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Worcester skincare shop L'Occitane en Provence has closed

A SKINCARE brand on a prime high street site has closed its store in the city.

A spokesman from L’Occitane en Provence, that has closed its shop in Worcester High Street, said the closure is due to the lease ending.

The France based brand that sells luxury skincare, fragrances, hair care and gifts first opened in the city in 2015.

In September the store closed after flash flooding which affected the premises.

The area was for a short time sectioned off by metal fencing and a barricade.

L’Occitane en Provence is one of many High Street businesses to close in Worcester recently.

HMV is due to close on January 25. The record store retailer was bought by Sunrise Records owner Doug Putman in February this year.

Neil Taylor, who looks after Mr Putman’s business interests in the UK, said “We are continuing to review our entire property portfolio and are working hard with landlords to ensure the long-term success for HMV.

“Unfortunately, on this occasion the store was no longer a viable business option for us under the lease terms, so we had no choice but to close it.”

In July Patisserie Valerie, part of a bakery chain closed its business on Broad Street, Worcester despite the franchise being bought out of administration by a private equity firm. Patisserie Valerie confirmed it was to shut down 14 of its smaller patisseries.

Mothercare announced last November that its Worcester store is to close. The franchise said it will close all 79 of its UK stores. The store that sells baby items and clothing in Crown Gate shopping centre could close this week.

Bonmarché fell into administration in October. The firm has 316 stores nationally, including one in Crowngate Shopping Centre. 2,900 jobs are at risk.

Worcester’s rapidly changing city centre has also lost two of its oldest independent shops. The owners of Knowles Sports and and Knowles Travel Goods on Broad Street which traded for 135 years announced the closure in November, calling themselves ‘victims of the high street.”

Rick Knowles said: “The internet has taken its toll.

“Due to lack of footfall we have been finding that the last two or three years have been very difficult and so we had to make this difficult decision.”

The shop was set up by Mr Knowles’ great-grandfather Albert in 1884.

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The incredible journey of Berwyn’s JP Weber; Why we lost Wayne Sporting Goods; Real estate rumblings in Radnor; Shipley grad’s ‘Wild Life’; Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery; Anti-aging medicine; Personalized test prep & more

JP and Lindsey Weber in 2013 and JP today.

JP Weber clearly remembers the day he died.

“I can’t go back there,” he thought on June 3, 2016. “I’m never going in there again.”

An elite loan originator for PNC Bank, Weber quit his job that late spring morning and walked, blindly, off a cliff. The old JP –  people-pleasing, Percocet-popping, life-of-the-party JP – long crumbling, collapsed completely. And ever-so-slowly, canvas by canvas, rose up and pieced himself back together.

Pinstripe-suited Joseph Paul Weber was buried that Friday morning. Ponytailed, self-actualized artist @JohnHamster was born.

What some call a complete mental breakdown, JP calls The Undoing.

“I have a feeling that I’m at the beginning of a wave of people who are going to be going through this,” he says, calling out a world where there’s “too much distance from the soul.”

There will come a reckoning, he warns.

JP Weber’s undoing had been building for years.

The social binge drinking. “I would drink a case of beer. It was how I survived,” Weber recalls. “Everyone … thought I was awesome and fun. But people I had to live with thought I was an asshole.”

The impinged vertebrae in his neck, triggered by work stress and an exacting boss.

The addiction to opiates, prescribed for neck pain in increasing dosages for five years. “I numbed my way through the pain.”

The growing distance from his wife, Lindsey Meyer, his Conestoga High School Class of ’94 sweetheart, and daughters, Emma, now 14, Lucy, 11, and Jane, 8. “I was repeating the same hurts to my children that I had,” Weber says. His own father, a partner at a Big Eight accounting firm, was “never home.” Lindsey recalls “trying to stay afloat with three kids and a husband who wasn’t home …It felt stressful around here but I wasn’t fully aware.”

The dawning realization that his job was a colossal mismatch. “JP’s in banking? Really?” friends would ask. But the couple didn’t blink. He was GREAT at loan origination, after all, in the President’s Club, tops in his group. “I never made a cold call,” JP recalls. “I just would help others and it would come back.” And his parents approved. “It was the first time I was getting nods from my dad that I was doing something right.”

The common thread? “I found myself through others. I didn’t find myself through me.”

In the years before he cratered, JP had begun to make changes.

He quit drinking.

He took up hot yoga, turning “225 pounds of muscle into 170 pounds of lean,” a 48 Regular into a 42 Long. (Although now he finds himself in “a mushy place in the middle.”) What started as a way to avoid neck surgery became a way of life. Until it closed, Lindsey and JP would take shifts at Bikram Yoga in Berwyn. “Yoga changed our home. It bonded us.���

But Percocet remained a problem. In May of 2015 he turned down a job offer with a $200,000 signing bonus because he knew he’d have to get off painkillers to function in a more demanding role. “I would have just fallen down the same spiral. At PNC, things were easy because of who I was and what I did.”

Six months later, after repeated attempts to quit the pills (“I couldn’t take that first damn step”), an addiction specialist at Bryn Mawr Rehab wrote “scrips for the most Valium I could shove in my face” to get him through withdrawal. In five days, he was off Percocet forever. “I went cold turkey and haven’t had one since.”

But his job at PNC remained unrelenting. A boss forced him to go on business trips when he was unwell and to sign a confession for something he says he didn’t do, i.e. failing to protect his customers’ data. To escape mounting unease, the Starbucks in Gateway became his other home.

On June 3, engulfed by angst, he cratered.

In the dark days that followed, JP would sit in front of a mirror for hours, obsessively picking at his face. Who am I? And what the f#&@ is going on?

He went on disability for mental illness. “Not that I was suicidal, but I could see how this invalidation leads to suicide. I could see how easy it is to stay on Oxy.”

On his fourth try, JP clicked with therapist Ushi Tandon, who helped him deconstruct, then reassemble his unexamined life.

Glimmers of daylight dawned.

Dormant creativity, squelched by his family in childhood, rose again, insistent.

He began flushing out his feelings on canvas. Toys, rulers, tools, whatever was handy, became his brushes. Shaky at first, his hands turned sure.

His creations were florescent, riotous, intricate explosions. What was stuck became unplugged. A life put on hold gushed forth.

Paintings piled up in his garage and basement.

“At first, I was embarrassed,” his wife admits. “I wasn’t sure what this was all about. Why wasn’t JP in a suit? What’s going on around here?”

But then, she started sharing his artwork with friends. The response was overwhelming. Even JP’s father, although he professed not to understand it, acknowledged “there was something there.”

JP’s disability ran out and he was officially fired from PNC Bank on his 44th birthday in August of 2019. His art would have to pay the bills.

Word of his talent started percolating through the Main Line and beyond.

His paintings hung at La Cabra Brewing, then at StudioFlora in Berwyn and are now on display at Christopher’s in Wayne and Malvern and at Aneu in Rosemont.

JP Weber’s paintings on the walls at Christopher’s in Wayne.

A collector of “outsider art,” StudioFlora owner Chrissy Piombino, in particular, was blown away by the paintings she saw in JP’s garage. At Piombino’s urging and with help from Ardmore fiber artist Holly Guertin (Ernie and Irene), his patterned pieces now appear on textiles, zip pouches, linens, some of which are carried at StudioFlora.

The Chicago nonprofit, , named JP its January artist of the month. People around the country have until Jan. 23 to buy his uplifting YAB stickers.

Razimus jewelry in upstate New York is using JP’s fabric designs in their , one of which will promote Christy Turlington’s Every Mother Counts initiative.

His burgeoning @JohnHamster Instagram shows a parade of commercial and residential spaces enlivened by his stunning canvases.

Next on his vision board? Taking his talents on the road to outsider art shows around the country. He also hopes to speak publicly about overcoming mental-health challenges.

“The old me died in an instant,” he says.

In a blaze of glorious color, JP has returned, triumphant.

***Take a quick trip inside the head of JP Weber in this short clip from our fab video partner, OnUp Media.***

Game over for Wayne Sporting Goods

Wayne Sporting Goods, a family-owned landmark for more than 60 years, sold off its team sports business to a national player and is closing its retail store.

“BSN Sports came to us and made us a fair offer,” owner Roger Galczenski tells SAVVY. “They’re really nice people.”

Although Wayne Sporting Goods has been upgrading operations since the late 90s, sales have been sliding. “No one wants to buy anything unless it’s on sale,” Galczenski laments. “We had three consecutive years of profits going down. We had no reason to think 2020 would be any better.”

Unlike most Wayne businesses, Galczenski owns the three-story, 12,000 sq. ft. building that has housed WSG for 60 years. He tells us he doesn’t want to be a landlord and hopes to sell the building.

His father, Alvin, started WSG in the former Floyd’s Bowling Alley in Rosemont in 1955, then moved to the Farnan’s Jewelry building on N. Wayne Ave. for a few years.

Now 73, Roger Galczenski says he’s ready to retire.

“I’ve been coming in every day for 50-some years. The other morning when I woke up it was raining and dark and I thought I’d like to lay in bed. I think I’ll get used to retirement. We’ll see.”

Galczenski’s son, Steve, and his support team will join BSN, servicing current WSG teams from Malvern Prep, Shipley and Eastern University and beyond.

Meanwhile, a 30-percent-off clearance sale began last week. Glaczenski says discounts will deepen until he shuts off the lights for good, likely by the end of February.

Dodo Hamilton’s Wayne estate slated for development

Rough outlines of the former land holdings (in red) of the late Dodo Hamilton that Haverford Properties proposes to develop in Strafford. A civic leader and Campbell’s Soup heiress, she developed the upscale lifestyle center next to her estate, Eagle Village Shops.

Plans are afoot to build multiple homes on the former estate of the late heiress/philanthropist Dodo Hamilton behind Eagle Village Shops in Strafford.

There was some early talk – wishful thinking, perhaps – that the land, which includes a manor home, greenhouses and multiple specimen plantings, would become an offshoot of the PA Horticultural Society. An avid gardener, Hamilton’s entries were perennial winners at the Philadelphia Flower Show, staged by the society.

But sources tell us valuable specimen plantings have been removed and the land, roughly eight acres of primo real estate, is now in the hands of Haverford Properties, where Dodo’s grandson, Sam Hamilton, is a principal.

Seeking neighbors input, the developer shared preliminary ideas with Radnor Commissioner Jack Larkin.

According to Larkin, one plan would put 40 single-family homes on two lots. An alternative plan calls for 41 townhomes on the main property and nine singles on a narrow stretch of land to the east. (Townhomes are not a permitted use under current zoning and would require special approval from the township.)

Hamilton’s home, yard and greenhouses, rimmed in red, would become either townhomes or single-family homes. Single homes would be built along the narrow parcel to the east outlined in orange and on the other side of Strafford Ave.

Concerned about potential traffic and flooding, neighbors crafted a wish list for the property this week, shared with SAVVY. Among its requests:

A detailed stormwater management plan and a commitment from the developer and/or township to put aside money to address any resulting stormwater issues.

A commitment to maintain the same number of mature trees on the property.

Seven single homes instead of nine on the east lot.

Sidewalks from the development to the train station and traffic-calming measures.

“I get the sense that the developer is invested and wants to work with people and not put a blight on the neighborhood,” Larkin tells SAVVY.

Larkin will host a town hall about the proposed development Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Radnor Township Municipal Building.

Philly Bloke bolts to Wayne

Eric DeBella in Philly Bloke’s new studio in Wayne.

After nine years in Paoli, Philly Bloke just moved to a new home in Wayne.

And may we say, his new digs are smashing. With a clubby lounge, TVs and a central bar with complimentary cold brew on draft and cold IPAs in the fridge, you might just hang out awhile after your haircut.

And that would be A-OK with owner Eric DeBella, who chose Wayne for its walkable, community feel and more central location.

“We’re all about building relationships,” DeBella says. “We hope clients will stop by whether they’re getting a haircut or not.”

Philly Bloke offers men’s and boy’s cuts (discounts for father-son tandems), beard grooming, and color blending and just launched its own haircare line.

What’s hot in men’s hair? Longer hair and, yes, beards. About 90 percent of his clients have them, DeBella says.

Double the size of Paoli, the new Bloke is a stylish redo of the former Renewal Studio on West Ave. next to Cornerstone Bistro and across from the Great American Pub. (Because he likes to “feed the people who feed me,” DeBella asked longtime customer Brad Giresi to design the buildout and the wife of another Paoli client, Gina Whalen, to help with interiors.)

So what’s a Philly Bloke anyway? A gent who strives to better himself and make a difference in the lives of others, DeBella says. Someone who “feels good about his identity.” In other words, a bloke who’s woke.

, 15 West Avenue, Wayne, 610-644-3984, is open Tues. – Sat. Appointments strongly recommended. Men’s cuts from $33. 

A ‘Wild Life’ – on the Main Line and far beyond

Author Keena Roberts, Shipley ’02, with her proud father, Robert Seyfarth of Devon, at last Sunday’s book signing at Main Point Books in Wayne. Her mother, Dorothy Cheney, a Penn biology professor and primatologist, passed in 2018. Keena and her wife took their fathers’ shared first name when they got married. (, Grand Central Publishing, $28).

When renowned Penn psychologist Robert Seyfarth enrolled his daughters at Shipley, he warned the school that his girls would be part-timers. They’d spend some of the year in Bryn Mawr, but most of it with their parents in a remote camp in Botswana studying the social life of baboons – nature’s classroom, as it were.

No problem, Shipley said. Just make sure they “keep up with math and make them write every day,” Seyfarth recalls.

Terrific advice, it turns out.

Because Seyfarth’s older daughter, Keena, Shipley Class of 2002, just published her first book, Wild Life: Dispatches from a Childhood of Baboons and Button-Downs, a memoir that the author says came from “piles of journals in a closet.”

No daily journal writing from age 8 to 18, no Wild Life.

And what a shame that would be.

We’d never hear about Keena’s extraordinary youth, wherein struggling to survive as “the weird kid” in a Main Line prep school could be tougher than fending off hungry hippos in the bush.

We’d never meet fearless, swashbuckling Keena, who felt at home among circling lions but like an alien on the Shipley field-hockey team.

A first-time author whose day job is health-policy research, it took Keena seven years and four rewrites to get the story right, she says.

She’s already working on book two: a fantasy novel. “It’s Watership Down but with baboons,” the Harvard/Hopkins grad tells SAVVY.

Count on another wild ride.

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Planning to have work done? Best pick the perfect plastic surgeon

Dr. Brannon Claytor with some of his team in his offices near Bryn Mawr Hospital, visible from the window: (from left) registered nurse Melissa Lees, licensed aesthetician Jessica Sager, and certified medical assistant Stephanie Mattis. Claytor performs 75 percent of his operations in his in-office OR, which meets hospital standards for a clean, safe surgical environment.

You only get one face, after all.

You want skilled hands, a cutting-edge mind and a caring heart.

Tall order, right?

Not for Dr. Brannon Claytor, Chief of Plastic Surgery for Main Line Health.

Precise and patient, he explains every step on the “Aesthetic Ladder” and helps you choose which is best for you: from the first rung of non-invasive treatments, to higher rungs involving more aggressive procedures with minimal-to-some downtime, through the top rung, surgery.

“The first thing I tell patients is that this needs to be customized,” Claytor tells SAVVY. “This isn’t Ford Motor Co. pumping out the same product for each person.”

To look simply refreshed and rejuvenated, Claytor says microneedling, injections, lasers and/or peels – all offered in his office – might be all you need.

If you want to take it up a notch without scars, you might be a candidate for a Silhouette InstaLift or an Ellevate neck lift.

A 29-year-old patient before and after Claytor performed the new, no-scar, minimally invasive neck lift, Ellevate, along with SmartLipo and liposuction. Done under local anesthesia with ”absolutely zero pain,” the patient calls the result “amazing …I completely trust him as a physician and artist.” She says Claytor never rushed her during the consult and follow-up appointment, explaining options. “You won’t get a one-size-fits-all experience with him.”

But if your aim is to look ten years younger, you’re probably headed for a full facelift, Claytor says.

Most surgical patients come in complaining about their lower eyelids, jowls or neck, he says. “No one comes in and says their cheek has fallen.”

But that’s just what’s happening. Osteoporosis shrinks facial bones, he explains, and “skin is falling off its scaffolding … If the neck is bad, the cheeks usually need to be addressed. Everything fell as a unit.” A facelift rebalances everything.

Claytor performs short-scar facelifts with minimal downtime for the middle and lower face, traditional SMAS facelifts, and more advanced deep-plane facelifts. Some surgeons shy away from deep-plane lifts for fear they’ll inadvertently injure tiny facial nerves. But Claytor completed a nerve fellowship during his plastic surgery training and has “a deep comfort level with nerves.”

(Above)A 67-year-old woman before and three months after Claytor performed a deep-plane, full facelift. (Below) A 62-year-old Claytor patient before and two months after a deep-plane facelift.

Indeed, Claytor has long pioneered the latest and greatest.

He recently appeared on “The Innovators,” a web-based docuseries about plastic surgery, discussing advances in breast reconstruction.

He was the first local surgeon to perform the Ellevate non-surgical neck lift.

He’s completed (or soon will complete) clinical trials of microneedling for facial rejuvenation; the topical collagen Excellagen to shorten downtime after deep chemical peels or laser treatments; and Alastin to improve skin after liposuction.

“When I can, I like to be part of the evidence side of medicine,” Claytor says.

For good or ill, the internet and social media, he says, are “massive equalizers” in which everyone gets a platform. “People in our own community who are not plastic surgeons are performing these procedures in their offices.” They took weekend courses and don’t have nine years of specialized training and board certification, he says. “Today, if you’re not telling people what you do, they’ll find someone who will.”

Also setting Claytor apart: his in-office surgical suite, fully inspected and nationally accredited and where about 75 percent of patients choose to have facelifts and other procedures under local anesthesia. Not only do they save on operating room and anesthesia fees but, God forbid, if something were to happen, Bryn Mawr Hospital’s ER is right across the street. “I think I’m the only plastic surgeon I know who has a full-blown operating room in his office.”

And then there’s Claytor’s refreshing personal touch. He gives patients his cell phone number and calls everyone the night before surgery. “Inevitably, they have a question, which they were too shy to call and ask me about.”

The night of surgery, he calls the patient to check on recovery. “If there is a concern, I will have them come right to the office. I’ve seen patients at 11 o’clock at night!”

Claytor’s easygoing personality puts people at ease, crucial in a field as personal as plastics. He’s confident and self-assured, yes. But arrogant? Never.

“I go out of my way to create a peer relationship with the patient,” he says. “I want people to be as comfortable as they can be. It makes the whole experience so much more productive and positive.”

Twenty years in practice and his endgame hasn’t changed: a natural look. You, but better.

“I want people to say to my patients: ‘You look fabulous. Did you get a new haircut?’”

Everyone will notice, but no one will know.

Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery, 135 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 300, Bryn Mawr, 610-527-4833,  Photos and news @ClaytorNoonPlasticSurgery on and and at .

Gingy’s moving out of Malvern

Boutique owner Jean Tremblay with her mother and daughter, Betsy, at Gingy’s 10th anniversary celebration in Malvern. Gingy’s also has locations in Stone Harbor and Newport, RI.

After 12 years in Malvern, the last five on a sunny King Street corner, Gingy’s Boutique is moving to Wayne. 2 East King was sold last summer and the building’s new owner raised her rent “significantly,” Gingy’s proprietor Jean Tremblay tells SAVVY.

After searching up and down the Pike, she settled on another sunlit corner, 168 E. Lancaster Ave., the former home of Argus Printing in downtown Wayne.

The spot reminds her of 2 East King, Tremblay says. Plus, it had room for a design studio for clothing line.

Doors should open by mid-March. In the meantime, there’s a huge moving sale in progress at Gingy’s Malvern store, which closes for good Jan. 25. (***Mention this article in SAVVY for an extra 10-percent off!***)

“At first, the circumstances that caused me to move devastated me.” Tremblay says. “But I am thinking things happen for a reason and I’m looking to the future.”

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Rosemont physician’s switch to anti-aging holistic medicine started with her own diagnosis

By Dawn Warden

Flipping from doctor to patient can be a pivotal experience as Dr. Seema Bonney discovered after she was diagnosed with pulmonary thrombosis in her early 30s.

Looking back, it’s quite possible that her switch from Emergency Medicine physician to founder of the and a long list of certifications and achievements might not have occurred if she’d received better care.

Being on the other side of diagnosis and treatment not only altered the way Bonney engaged with patients, it enabled her to test out knowledge gained through emergency room interactions. In many cases, Bonney was able to attribute panicked patients’ medical flare-ups to underlying chronic conditions, nutrition deficits, sleeping patterns, lifestyle and more.

“So many people come into the ER presenting with symptoms that reveal an undiagnosed chronic condition,” Bonney says. “These trips could have been avoided if the patient had insights into his or her personal health profile.”

In Bonney’s case, doctors showed little interest in identifying possible causes.

“I was repeatedly told, ‘You’re lucky to be alive’ and ‘There’s no clear cause,’” Bonney explains. “It was important to ‘fix’ me, but they also needed to help me understand the sudden onset and how to predict future occurrences or escalations. My philosophy has always been: Life is meant to be enjoyed to its fullest … hard to accomplish when burdened by physical or medical issues. Prevention is crucial, and its absence during my treatment completely altered my perspective and my career path.”

Today, Bonney is one of the region’s leading advocates for holistic and functional medical therapies with a thriving practice in Rosemont. Working in partnership with patients, she creates opportunities for self-advocacy and helps patients strategize ways to live as health-fully as possible for as long as possible.

“I went into Emergency Medicine because I wanted to save lives. Now, I am doing it in a different way. And, the good news is: It’s never too late, or too early, to develop healthy habits.”

, 484-222-0369, specializes in functional, integrative and aesthetic medicine and services, including medical weight loss, hormone and IV therapies, treatments for adrenal fatigue/thyroid/autoimmune issues and skin rejuvenation. Named #1 for Integrative Medicine in Main Line Today in 2019.  

Takeaways from a T/E para-educator’s wild time in Thailand

Zatuchni spent a month at observing and feeding rescued and retired elephants in central Thailand and returns with a message for tourists.

A teacher’s aide at Valley Forge Middle School just spent a month in Thailand – not lollygagging on a beach but sweating through 98-degree heat and 100-percent humidity.

“I loved every moment of it,” says Julie Zatuchni of her stay at Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary. Even when she hoisted dung, walked through spider webs, and slept with chirping geckos in her room.

Zatuchni cared for and befriended the elephants but hardly touched them.

“If touching is allowed at an elephant sanctuary, you don’t want to go there,” Zatuchni says. Sanctuary tourism is huge in Thailand and Myanmar, where posters of women in bikinis on every tuktuk and taxi lure folks to swim and bathe with elephants.

But sitting on elephants pushes on their organs and hurts their spines, she says. Plus, elephants used in tourism are kept on short chains. “They can’t move. They can’t scratch themselves or cool themselves off with mud or water.” Trainers hit them with bull hooks. Females are often force-bred and their babies are sold off.

“A lot of places say they’re ethically treating animals, but they’re not,” Zatuchni says. “It’s a horrible, sad existence.”

BLES was founded by a British woman, Katherine Connor, who fell in love with a baby elephant, “Boon Lott,” while backpacking through Thailand at age 21 and discovered her life’s calling. Connor rescues and nurses back to health elephants abused in the logging and tourist trades.

Now in its 13th year, BLES is a safe, forever home for 11 elephants who wander freely on 750 acres where they happily chomp on, literally, tons of fruits, grasses, leaves and seeds.

Valley Forge Middle School para-educator Julie Zatuchni shoveling elephant dung and gathering food in Sukhothai, Thailand in October.

Ask Zatuchni, who’s volunteered with Main Line Animal Rescue, Global March for Elephants and Rhinos, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and co-created a Facebook page, why she loves elephants, then take a seat. She’ll be a while.

They have amazing memories, she’ll tell you. They’re devoted caretakers of their young, zealously protect the herd, and even mourn their dead. “They have personalities just like we do … You look into their eyes and see their souls,” Zatuchni says.

In central Thailand, Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary welcomes donations, guests and volunteers.

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Better scores, better schools with Crimson Review Test Prep

By Ryan Richards

On the lobby wall of Crimson Review’s spacious and sunlit tutoring center in Wayne is a large crimson owl, symbol of wisdom.

Smart choice.

Because Crimson Review’s instructors are the sages of Main Line test prep – for SATs and ACTs, National Merit Scholarship qualifying exams (PSATs) and private-school admissions tests (SSATs, ISEEs and HSPTs).

Founded in 1986 by Harvard grad and Wayne resident William H. Wood, Crimson Review offers year-round one-on-one instruction, small-group classes, as well as an intensive SAT , which guarantees to raise qualified students’ scores 250 points or to the 98th+ percentile.

Rates for all options are affordable and tutors are top-notch.

Each has deep understanding of each test and prepares students through comprehensive instruction and practice testing, according to Crimson Review Director Craig Miller.

Crimson Review Director Craig Miller at the test-prep company’s Wayne location.

Crimson instructors graduated from top-tier colleges and are required to have scored in the top of the range on their own standardized tests. They work patiently with students of all academic abilities. “We really want to be a positive environment,” says Miller. Instructors also share proven strategies to ease test anxiety.

With two convenient locations – in Wayne and Malvern – Crimson Review’s small class sizes allow tutors to “get to know every student who comes through our doors,” says Miller. Being independently owned (vs. a corporate franchise), “We have the advantage of customizing and being much more personal.”

Crimson Review also continuously refines its curriculum based on current best practices. As a result, scores improve enough to open up an entirely different set of options, turning dream schools into realistic options.

“My son, Luke, was well prepared and had no fears about his ability to tackle the test, based on his experience with his [Crimson Review] tutor,” reports Exton mom Alicia Snyder.

It’s all about practice, adds veteran instructor Jason Cohen. “We have our students systemically go through each question type, learning both content knowledge and test-taking strategies … The more students can practice with actual practice tests from real exams, the better.”

, 347 E. Conestoga Rd. Wayne and 967 E. Swedesford Rd., Malvern, 610-688-6441, [email protected], offers tutoring and classes in test prep and essay writing. Group & referral discounts available. Register for by 2/8 for $300 off. Visit . Follow on , Instagram and Twitter.

Magnolia Cottage in Malvern: charming goods, painted furniture and craft classes

The western Main Line has a new experiential retailer, Magnolia Cottage, now open in the former Sprouts consignment shop on W. Lancaster Ave.

Owner is Malvern’s Kathy Snow, a nurse who couldn’t find part-time work after raising her kids. “I took my hobby – painting furniture – and thought, ‘Let’s give it a shot.’”

Owner Kathy Snow plays around with a scarf at her new home goods/social crafting shop. Photos by Carla Zambelli.

Magnolia Cottage sells cute but not kitschy gifts, many from local women artisans, and vintage furniture painted by Snow. (Or pick a wooden piece off the floor and have her paint it to your liking). A craft room will house classes in stenciling, furniture painting and more.

Magnolia Cottage, 288 Lancaster Ave., Malvern, 484-320-8022, is open Tuesday – Saturday, noon to 5, Sundays, noon to 3. Pottery demo with Caitlyn Davis, Saturday, Jan. 18. Young Rembrandt art class for preschoolers to age 12, Sunday, Jan. 19.

New homes heading to Radnor as two colleges sell land

Star shows rough area that Eastern College has tentatively agreed to sell to Concordia Group.

Eastern University and Valley Forge Military are shrinking their footprints in Radnor.

The Concordia Group is under agreement to buy 19. 5 acres at Eastern University, SAVVY has learned. The DC-based developer hopes to put “no more than 20-21  homes” on the parcel but won’t submit plans until it gets feedback from neighbors, according to Concordia’s Devin Tuohey.

Concordia would bulldoze a parking lot and 14 circa-1970 homes that Valley Forge Military Academy currently leases for faculty, Tuohey tells us. The tract is along Radnor St. Rd. between Eagle Rd. and Walnut Ave.

Eager to be a good neighbor, Tuohey says he’ll share architectural drawings with the North Wayne Protective Association before he asks Radnor Township for zoning relief and begins the long approval process.

And Tom Bentley is back building on the Main Line. He paid Valley Forge Military Academy and College $1.65 million for a five-acre parcel along Radnor Rd. and Upper Gulph Rd., according to the . He plans to build scaled-down (by Bentley standards), single-family homes on the lot. Infrastructure improvements are already underway.

Two boutiques bow out of Bryn Mawr

Louella Boutique has left Bryn Mawr. Owner Maria Delany tells SAVVY that she’s decided to focus on her stores in Wayne, Malvern and especially Avalon, which has been “such a hit” since it opened last May.

A retail recruiter helped bring Louella to Bryn Mawr in the spring of 2017, Delany says.  In retrospect, “Bryn Mawr was too close to our Wayne store, which is bigger and has a broader selection.” A smoke shop has taken over the lease.

Meanwhile, Knit Wit, down to one seasonal store in Margate, plans to pop up again on the Main Line. The Bryn Mawr Knit Wit closed in December. Owner Ann Gitter, 72, told the Inquirer that “rents are bad everywhere … that’s why independents are closing.” Retail is “a brutal business,” she said, and she’s ready for a breather but plans popups on the Main Line and in Philly.

Southern Charmer dazzles at ELLIE Main Line

Kristen Kearns with Southern Charm TV star Craig Conover at ELLIE Main Line in December.

Reality TV hottie Craig Conover wasn’t due to show until 1 p.m. or so, but some Main Line ladies weren’t taking any chances. They started lining up – some on lawn chairs –outside ELLIE in Eagle Village Shops at 10:30 that sunny Sunday morning, three days before Christmas. Gift wrapping and baking could wait.

The draw, of course, was a close encounter with Conover. A quick chat, a hug and a pic. The lure? His “Sewing Down South” pillows – along with lite bites, bubbly, discounts on ELLIE fashions and assorted swag.

So yeah, there was pillow talk.

This and That

Here’s a timely tale: After its sign was stolen, its Iranian tiles vandalized and multiple ugly phone threats – “Go back to where you came from” and similar, Tehrani Bros. decided enough was enough. The oriental rug merchant, in business for 43 years, has changed its name to Bryn Mawr Oriental Rugs, reports . In its heyday, the three brothers had four stores, including one in Wayne, and sold to celebs like Julius Irving, M. Night Shyamalan and Patti LaBelle.

Should Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health be in the business of sheltering unaccompanied minor children in Devon? That’s the Backed by some Latino groups, a group of highly-organized neighbors says no way. Others, including some local church leaders, say yes. The Easttown Zoning Hearing Board picks up this hot potato on Jan. 23 at Beaumont Elementary at 7 p.m. Will the board approve the shelter as a “non-conforming use” on Devereux land that’s zoned residential? Some neighbors had hoped Devereux would sell to a home builder instead.

That was quick. Less than a year and half after it opened, Café Lift has closed in Narberth. Sales were strong but the “bruncherie” concept wasn’t doing enough business to support the pricey liquor license, owner Michael Pasquarello .

­­­­After a much longer run (19 years), Tango pulled out of the Bryn Mawr train station for good on Dec. 26.

Seeing red – and wearing it in a show of solidarity, Monday night. At issue: a proposal to juggle school start times. Parents are signing petitions and on Monday carried signs reading “All kids need sleep.” Lower Merion is talking about moving elementary school start times from 9 a.m. to 7:45.

Picketers plan to march on Lancaster Ave. Monday, Martin Luther King Day, to protest plans to put billboards in Bryn Mawr, the day before . Basically, it’s Catalyst Outdoor Advertising vs. every town on the Main Line. Catalyst has proven relentless – scaling back the size of its proposed billboards after zoning boards and courts have ruled against them.

One of the eight most expensive streets in golf is on the Main Line. Shocking, we know. listed Cambridge Road in Ardmore Number 7. Average home price on Cambridge is $2.25 million. But being able to simply walk onto one of Merion Golf’s stellar courses? Priceless.

Helmets off to Wayne native and St. Joe’s Prep/Penn standout Kevin Stefanski, 37, who just became the NFL’s third youngest head coach. Stefanski signed a five-year deal to lead the Cleveland Browns. Proud papa Ed Stefanski played for the 76ers and served as GM from 2007 to 2011.

Rosemont College announced its new president Tuesday. And, guess what, it’s a guy – a first for the nearly 100-year-old Catholic college. Cleary University President Jayson Boyers, 48, a Catholic, will take the reins in July, when current President Sharon Latchaw Hirsh retires.

When the good Lord closes a taco door, he opens a taco window. Owner illness sadly ended Pipeline Taco’s run in Wayne. But right up the street, no-frills taqueria El Limon is set to open in the old Avenue Eatz space at 128 W. Lancaster.

Malvern businesswoman Marian Moskowitz was elected chair and Josh Maxwell will be co-chair of the Chester County Board of Commissioners. The two newbies were sworn in along with veteran commissioner Michelle Kichline of Berwyn on Jan. 2. And may we say, we appreciate the bi-partisanship that Chesco Commissioners have been showing the last few years. Refreshing.

So what if New Year’s Eve has come and gone. Break out the bubbly anyway. Then, break in that new bike. Because the Chester Valley Trail will soon connect to the Schuylkill River Trail. Yup, 34 miles of glorious asphalt stretching from Exton to Philly. Montco Commissioners voted to allocate $10 million of its 2020 budget to trail work in and around Philly. Federal, state and local grants are kicking in another $8 million. Yipppeeeeee.

Glad New Year’s tidings from the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, which says it’s celebrating its “four top accomplishments of 2019”:

It paid off its $2 million mortgage and enters 2020 debt-free.

It added a few successful events: a Kentucky Oaks Party for Young Friends, Devon After Hours for select patrons on its busiest night, and the return of the Fall Classic, which sported a record number of entries.

It renewed its $2 million pledge to Bryn Mawr Hospital and presented the hospital with a $375,000 check to support expansion of its behavioral health unit.

It spent $385K on infrastructure improvements and increased prize money by $40K.

Unlike other Main Line townships where leadership is nearly 100% blue, Easttown is edging toward … purple. The Easttown Democratic Committee just put out a detailed statement, reporting that 53% of Easttown voters are either Democrats or Indies but membership on the township’s boards and commissions skews Republican (79%). The report also notes that the township’s civic servants are a tad in the tooth (average age 61) and mostly male (67%) and therefore don’t “reflect the township’s diversity.” Notable exceptions: The Planning Commission is split 50/50. And two Dems were just sworn in as supervisors so the split there is 60 red/40 blue.

Got stressed-out teens? (Who doesn’t?) Learn how to help them survive and thrive at a free, non-denominational talk by Penn psychiatrist Anthony Rostain and therapist B. Janet Hibbs, local authors of The Stressed Years of Their Lives on Sunday, Jan. 26 at Wayne Presbyterian Church at 6 p.m. RSVP here.

Another January thaw this weekend? In temperature, no. In spirit, yes. Three Berwyn Village spots are staging a Tiki Crawl Saturday, Jan. 18 to benefit Berwyn Fire Co. (And if you’ve been reading SAVVY, you know our first responders really need the help.) The fun starts at 5 p.m. at the Berwyn Tavern, moves to La Cabra Brewing at 7 and 30 Main at 9. Park once, indulge thrice. La Cabra tells us it’s smoking a suckling pig and giving away half-pints of liquid courage to karaoke participants. Aloha.

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Skincare 101: The only products you need to get good skin

Dermatologists recommend starting with a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen every morning.

The skincare industry is steadily climbing toward $6 billion, and it doesn't look like it's slowing down anytime soon. Let's face it, some new device or treatment seems to launch onto the market daily, making it hard to figure out where you should actually focus your time, energy and money. And there's now a spectrum of how people approach their skincare routine these days: On one end you have the 10-step skin care regimen that is followed religiously and on the other you have someone who swipes a makeup wipe across their face at night before falling into bed. 

No matter where you fall on that spectrum (neither example is necessarily ideal) there's always room to learn and get back to the basics. To cut through the noise, I asked two dermatologists about how you should actually take care of your skin in this age of beauty influencers, products galore and general skincare confusion.

"Skincare is simpler than the beauty industry is trying to make it. The reality is the industry needs to keep creating a need to get consumers to buy more products," Caren Campbell, a dermatologist tells CNET. "Skincare for most people is basic -- a sunscreen, antioxidant and retinoid are my holy trinity," Campbell said. 

Below are the basics of what you should know and what is worth your time when it comes to coming up with a skincare regimen that is effective (and that you'll actually do!). And no, you don't have to have a 10-step regimen to get better skin in 2020.

Caren Campbell

For me, there's nothing more refreshing than washing my face with cold water as soon as I wake up. But I'll admit, sometimes I'm a little lost about what kind of cleanser is best in the a.m. -- I mean, I don't have makeup on and I didn't just work out, so what should you use when your skin doesn't feel dirty? 

Face wash, serum and moisturizer with sunscreen.

According to dermatologist Amie Sessa, you should use a gentle cleanser and avoid using too-hot water (which can be harsh on your face). Campbell's favorite cleansers are Cetaphil Gentle, CeraVe Hydrating or Skinceuticals Gentle Cleanser. 

Once you cleanse, you can immediately follow with a moisturizer, or add an antioxidant serum before you moisturize if you'd like. "Antioxidants should be used during the day, as this is when you are most exposed to sun and pollution. They cause reactive oxygen species (i.e., free radicals) that break down collagen and elastin (the building blocks of the skin) and mutate DNA leading to sagging, dull and pigmented skin," Campbell says. 

For dry or combination skin types she recommends a moisturizing serum with Vitamin C and ferulic acid, and for oily skin, an antioxidant serum that is lightweight or oil-free if you're prone to breakouts. If you want to add an extra boost of hydration, hyaluronic acid is a great option for layering under a moisturizer and works for most skin types. It also layers well with other products and is gentle.

Sunscreen should be part of your daily routine.

The moisturizer that you choose often depends on your skin type, concerns and personal preference. For most patients, Campbell recommends one with SPF 30. If you are acne-prone or have redness or brown spots, a moisturizer with a high concentration of niacinamide is good since it helps calm inflammation and lightens brown spots over time. 

Finally, you should always complete your morning skincare routine with sunscreen before applying your makeup or leaving your house.

Evening routine 

Your evening routine can look pretty similar to your morning routine, with a few simple tweaks. 

First, you should always remove your makeup and cleanse your skin (especially at night). "Not washing your face before bed is one of the biggest skincare mistakes I see. Also, using makeup remover wipes as face wash every single day doesn't cut it. They have too many chemicals, so only use these in a pinch but not as your regular washing method," dermatologist Dr. Amie Sessa tells CNET.

If nothing else, make sure to remove your makeup at the end of the day.

Once you cleanse your skin, you can moisturize (again, always moisturize!) or apply an exfoliating product or retinol, depending on your needs. 

When and how to exfoliate

Sessa and Campbell advise against using harsh scrubs to exfoliate and instead opt for a chemical exfoliating product. Chemical exfoliation (like AHA or BHA) sounds scary, but it's actually less abrasive on your skin than a scrub. 

"As patients get older, AHA/BHA products should be incorporated to help speed skin cell turnover as this slows into our 40s," Campbell said. But it's easy to go overboard with chemical exfoliators, so it's important to use them sparingly. "Over using AHA/BHA in younger skin types can lead to dryness and flaking and inability to tolerate more effective ingredients for anti-aging like retinoids."

Over-the-counter and prescription retinol products can help reduce acne and smooth wrinkles.

When to use a retinol/retinoid

Both Campbell and Sessa recommend using a retinol at night (start with very sparingly once a week, and you can work your way up to more often). Although not an absolute essential, retinol (or Vitamin A) is very effective at treating signs of aging, acne and is widely used and recommended by derms and skincare professionals. That being said, it is very irritating (it can cause redness and peeling), which is why it's best to ask your dermatologist about what kind of retinol is best for you and your skin needs. 

"Many patients come in saying they can't tolerate retinoid, so it is important to use only 1-2 times per week and work up slowly," Campbell advises. You can also add a moisturizer on top to prevent dryness. 

It's also a good idea to wear extra sunscreen when you use retinol in your regimen since your skin is more sensitive to the sun. Be careful using retinol with or close to other products like chemical exfoliation as well, especially if you are sensitive. Again, it's best to consult your dermatologist before using these more advanced products if you are unsure. 

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

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US teen who blasted China with eyelash tutorial, criticises CAA in new viral skincare video

Remember Feroza Aziz? The US teen who had criticised the treatment of Uighur Muslims in China in multiple TikTok videos, camouflaged as a make-up tutorial. TikTok even pulled down the clips and later issued an apology to the teen.

Now, nearly a month after her video criticising the Chinese government went viral, Aziz took to Twitter and Instagram to post a new 'skin care routine video’ in which she targeted India’s Citizenship Amendment Act.

The 17-year-old human rights activist took to social media to share the 44-second clip in which she begins by saying that she wants her followers to learn a new skincare routine to combat skin breakouts. However, she soon starts talking about the CAA and goes on to call it wrong and immoral.

She shared the video on Twitter on December 24 with the caption, "Love this new skin care routine I found! It’s amazing #CAB #spreadawareness"

Love this new skin care routine I found!!! It’s amazing #CAB #spreadawareness pic.twitter.com/SY9PexcECA

feroza.x (@x_feroza)

In the video, Feroza speaks against CAB by pointing , "I also want to speak about the CAB bill that was passed in India which basically excludes Muslims to be granted citizenship in India and also requires Muslims to show document proofs that they are, in fact, Indian citizens."

"It is wrong and it is immoral. This is a violation of human rights because this bill supposedly acts as a bill that grants refuge and sanction to those who need it, but to exclude such a vast number of people solely on religion is wrong and immoral," she adds.

She goes on to say, "It doesn’t matter if you are Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian or Jain it does not matter what religion you follow, that does not make you any less or any more of an Indian. And that’s that."

And then she is back to her moisturising routine.

At the time of writing this copy, her video on Twitter had garnered over 193k views. On Instagram, it had more than 47k views.

Netizens had a lot to say about this video. While some people praised her for the powerful video, others called her misinformed.

Check out some of the reactions on the video here:

Please never stop doing these! This message is so important! Thank you so very much for your hard work!

Becca Eller a.k.a Professor F (@the_beccaeller)

I really do support her and reject CAA but here she is slightly misinformed

Jatin Kumar (@jatinkumar2011)

I love the way you appeal to all audiences and inform us in an interesting way. Keep doing what you doing girl

Nour Atyieh (@NAtyieh)

Dear feroza , great work by you.but still you may dosen' t know the history of indian subcontinent...it is not as simple as you explain that citizenship will rejected on religious grounds..

Nitin More (@nitz7861)

Through the medium of her video, Feroza asked people to spread awareness and to not keep silent on the issue.

She shared the video on her Instagram account with a long caption saying, "Love this skin care routine I found!!! Please spread awareness on this issue. This bill is disgusting, and a violation of human rights. It’s immoral and wrong. Religion does not make you any less or any more of an Indian."

A post shared by Feroza Aziz (@officialferozaaziz) on Dec 23, 2019 at 6:53pm PST

Ever since Citizenship Amendment Act was passed earlier in December, nationwide protests have been taking place in the country.

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Elizabeth Warren says ‘I never wash my face’ when asked about skincare routine

Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren has revealed that she never washes her face in an interview for her 2020 presidential campaign.

The surprising admission came during a piece for Cosmopolitan’s series of interviews with presidential candidates, in which Democratic challengers have been consistently asked to explain their skincare routines.

Ms Warren told the magazine’s editor Jessica Pels that she uses a moisturiser every morning and night but never washes her face.

When Ms Pels appeared to react with surprise at the claim, the Massachusetts senator explained that she was inspired by an older cousin of hers called Tootsie.

“Tootsie was beautiful. I looked over at her, and I said, ‘Toots, how do you have such gorgeous skin?’ She said, ‘Pond’s Moisturiser every morning, every night, and never wash your face,’” Ms Warren said.

Mr Sanders told the magazine editor that he was not entirely sure what he did for his skincare routine.

“I put something on. I got something, the doctor gave me something years ago, I put it on. I’m not quite sure,” the Vermont senator said in September.

The only male candidate with a detailed routine so far is senator Cory Booker, who attributed his knowledge to his apparent friendship with professional makeup artist Bobbi Brown.

Joe Biden, the Democratic frontrunner, has not been asked about his skincare routine by Cosmopolitan yet, but he told The Rachael Ray Show in 2014 that he had learned to moisturise from his wife Jill.

"You have the most glowing, perfect skin of any person I've even seen," Ms Ray told the then-vice president.

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Elizabeth Warren says ‘I never wash my face’ when asked about skincare routine

Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren has revealed that she never washes her face in an interview for her 2020 presidential campaign.

The surprising admission came during a piece for Cosmopolitan’s series of interviews with presidential candidates, in which Democratic challengers have been consistently asked to explain their skincare routines.

Ms Warren told the magazine’s editor Jessica Pels that she uses a moisturiser every morning and night but never washes her face.

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When Ms Pels appeared to react with surprise at the claim, the Massachusetts senator explained that she was inspired by an older cousin of hers called Tootsie.

“Tootsie was beautiful. I looked over at her, and I said, ‘Toots, how do you have such gorgeous skin?’ She said, ‘Pond’s Moisturiser every morning, every night, and never wash your face,’” Ms Warren said.

ShapeCreated with Sketch.The Democrat challengers to Trump in 2020

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ShapeCreated with Sketch.The Democrat challengers to Trump in 2020

1/24 Bernie Sanders

The Vermont senator has launched a second bid for president after losing out to Hilary Clinton in the 2016 Democratic primaries. He is running on a similar platform of democratic socialist reform

The former vice president recently faced scrutiny for inappropriate touching of women, but was thought to deal with the criticism well and has since maintained a front runner status in national polling

The Massachusetts senator is a progressive Democrat, and a major supporter of regulating Wall Street

4/24 DROPPED OUT: Bill De Blasio

The New York mayor announced his bid on 16 May 2019. He emerged in 2013 as a leading voice in the left wing of his party but struggled to build a national profile and has suffered a number of political setbacks in his time as mayor

AFP/Getty

5/24 Pete Buttigieg

The centrist Indiana mayor and war veteran would be the first openly LGBT+ president in American history

Michael Bloomberg, a late addition to the 2020 race, announced his candidacy after months of speculation in November. He has launched a massive ad-buying campaign and issued an apology for the controversial "stop and frisk" programme that adversely impacted minority communities in New York City when he was mayor

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7/24 DROPPED OUT: Beto O'Rourke

The former Texas congressman formally launched his bid for the presidency in March. He ran on a progressive platform, stating that the US is driven by "gross differences in opportunity and outcome"

The Montana governor announced his bid on 14 May. He stated "We need to defeat Donald Trump in 2020 and defeat the corrupt system that lets campaign money drown out the people's voice, so we can finally make good on the promise of a fair shot for everyone." He also highlighted the fact that he won the governor's seat in a red [Republican] state

9/24 Cory Booker

The New Jersey Senator has focused on restoring kindness and civility in American politics throughout his campaign, though he has failed to secure the same level of support and fundraising as several other senators running for the White House in 2020

10/24 Wayne Messam

Mayor of the city of Miramar in the Miami metropolitan area, Wayne Messam said he intended to run on a progressive platform against the "broken" federal government. He favours gun regulations and was a signatory to a letter from some 400 mayors condemning President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord

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11/24 DROPPED OUT: Kirsten Gillibrand

The New York Senator formally announced her presidential bid in January, saying that “healthcare should be a right, not a privilege”

The former California attorney general was introduced to the national stage during Jeff Sessions’ testimony. She has endorsed Medicare-for-all and proposed a major tax-credit for the middle class

AFP/Getty

13/24 John Delaney

The Maryland congressman was the first to launch his bid for presidency, making the announcement in 2017

The Hawaii congresswoman announced her candidacy in January, but has faced tough questions on her past comments on LGBT+ rights and her stance on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

The entrepreneur announced his presidential candidacy by pledging that he would introduce a universal basic income of $1,000 a month to every American over the age of 18

The former San Antonio mayor announced his candidacy in January and said that his running has a “special meaning” for the Latino community in the US

The author and spiritual adviser has announced her intention to run for president. She had previously run for congress as an independent in 2014 but was unsuccessful

18/24 DROPPED OUT: Eric Swalwell

One of the younger candidates, Swalwell has served on multiple committees in the House of Representatives. He intended to make gun control central to his campaign but dropped out after his team said it was clear there was no path to victory

19/24 DROPPED OUT: Seth Moulton

A Massachusetts congressman, Moulton is a former US soldier who is best known for trying to stop Nancy Pelosi from becoming speaker of the house. He dropped out of the race after not polling well in key states

Klobuchar is a Minnesota senator who earned praise for her contribution to the Brett Kavanaugh hearings

21/24 DROPPED OUT: Jay Inslee

Inslee has been governor of Washington since 2013. His bid was centred around climate change

AFP/Getty

22/24 DROPPED OUT: John Hickenlooper

The former governor of Colorado aimed to sell himself as an effective leader who was open to compromise, but failed to make a splash on the national stage

23/24 DROPPED OUT: Tim Ryan

Ohio representative Tim Ryan ran on a campaign that hinged on his working class roots, though his messaging did not appear to resonate with voters

The former Massachusetts governor launched a late 2020 candidacy and received very little reception. With just a few short months until the first voters flock to the polls, the former governor is running as a centrist and believes he can unite the party's various voting blocs

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1/24 Bernie Sanders

The Vermont senator has launched a second bid for president after losing out to Hilary Clinton in the 2016 Democratic primaries. He is running on a similar platform of democratic socialist reform

The former vice president recently faced scrutiny for inappropriate touching of women, but was thought to deal with the criticism well and has since maintained a front runner status in national polling

The Massachusetts senator is a progressive Democrat, and a major supporter of regulating Wall Street

4/24 DROPPED OUT: Bill De Blasio

The New York mayor announced his bid on 16 May 2019. He emerged in 2013 as a leading voice in the left wing of his party but struggled to build a national profile and has suffered a number of political setbacks in his time as mayor

AFP/Getty

5/24 Pete Buttigieg

The centrist Indiana mayor and war veteran would be the first openly LGBT+ president in American history

Michael Bloomberg, a late addition to the 2020 race, announced his candidacy after months of speculation in November. He has launched a massive ad-buying campaign and issued an apology for the controversial "stop and frisk" programme that adversely impacted minority communities in New York City when he was mayor

Getty Images

7/24 DROPPED OUT: Beto O'Rourke

The former Texas congressman formally launched his bid for the presidency in March. He ran on a progressive platform, stating that the US is driven by "gross differences in opportunity and outcome"

The Montana governor announced his bid on 14 May. He stated "We need to defeat Donald Trump in 2020 and defeat the corrupt system that lets campaign money drown out the people's voice, so we can finally make good on the promise of a fair shot for everyone." He also highlighted the fact that he won the governor's seat in a red [Republican] state

9/24 Cory Booker

The New Jersey Senator has focused on restoring kindness and civility in American politics throughout his campaign, though he has failed to secure the same level of support and fundraising as several other senators running for the White House in 2020

10/24 Wayne Messam

Mayor of the city of Miramar in the Miami metropolitan area, Wayne Messam said he intended to run on a progressive platform against the "broken" federal government. He favours gun regulations and was a signatory to a letter from some 400 mayors condemning President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord

Vice News

11/24 DROPPED OUT: Kirsten Gillibrand

The New York Senator formally announced her presidential bid in January, saying that “healthcare should be a right, not a privilege”

The former California attorney general was introduced to the national stage during Jeff Sessions’ testimony. She has endorsed Medicare-for-all and proposed a major tax-credit for the middle class

AFP/Getty

13/24 John Delaney

The Maryland congressman was the first to launch his bid for presidency, making the announcement in 2017

The Hawaii congresswoman announced her candidacy in January, but has faced tough questions on her past comments on LGBT+ rights and her stance on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

The entrepreneur announced his presidential candidacy by pledging that he would introduce a universal basic income of $1,000 a month to every American over the age of 18

The former San Antonio mayor announced his candidacy in January and said that his running has a “special meaning” for the Latino community in the US

The author and spiritual adviser has announced her intention to run for president. She had previously run for congress as an independent in 2014 but was unsuccessful

18/24 DROPPED OUT: Eric Swalwell

One of the younger candidates, Swalwell has served on multiple committees in the House of Representatives. He intended to make gun control central to his campaign but dropped out after his team said it was clear there was no path to victory

19/24 DROPPED OUT: Seth Moulton

A Massachusetts congressman, Moulton is a former US soldier who is best known for trying to stop Nancy Pelosi from becoming speaker of the house. He dropped out of the race after not polling well in key states

Klobuchar is a Minnesota senator who earned praise for her contribution to the Brett Kavanaugh hearings

21/24 DROPPED OUT: Jay Inslee

Inslee has been governor of Washington since 2013. His bid was centred around climate change

AFP/Getty

22/24 DROPPED OUT: John Hickenlooper

The former governor of Colorado aimed to sell himself as an effective leader who was open to compromise, but failed to make a splash on the national stage

23/24 DROPPED OUT: Tim Ryan

Ohio representative Tim Ryan ran on a campaign that hinged on his working class roots, though his messaging did not appear to resonate with voters

The former Massachusetts governor launched a late 2020 candidacy and received very little reception. With just a few short months until the first voters flock to the polls, the former governor is running as a centrist and believes he can unite the party's various voting blocs

STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images

The skincare question has generally divided the Democratic candidates into two categories: female candidates who know how to moisturise and male candidates who do nothing.

Senators Amy Klobuchar and Kamala Harris, who has since dropped out of the race, gave detailed descriptions of their routines when asked by the magazine in 2019.

However, senator Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg both seemed perplexed by the question.

When Ms Pels asked Mr Buttigieg about his routine, he replied: “I take a shower every day. I use soap.”

The editor then pushed him on what he did to keep his face from getting dry, prompting the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, to ask if aftershave counted as a type of moisturiser.

“This is probably not the answer that you were looking for,” he admitted.

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Mr Sanders told the magazine editor that he was not entirely sure what he did for his skincare routine.

“I put something on. I got something, the doctor gave me something years ago, I put it on. I’m not quite sure,” the Vermont senator said in September.

The only male candidate with a detailed routine so far is senator Cory Booker, who attributed his knowledge to his apparent friendship with professional makeup artist Bobbi Brown.

Joe Biden, the Democratic frontrunner, has not been asked about his skincare routine by Cosmopolitan yet, but he told The Rachael Ray Show in 2014 that he had learned to moisturise from his wife Jill.

"You have the most glowing, perfect skin of any person I've even seen," Ms Ray told the then-vice president.

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You Asked, We Answered: What Order Should You be Applying Your Skincare Products?

Between the serums, toners, mist and moisturizers figuring out which products to use first in your skincare routine can be just as daunting as discovering the actual holy grail product. 

But here’s the thing: As much as we’d love to just slap on products in the most random order and expect them to work its magic, it’s not going to happen for one reason and one reason only – order is key. 

Retinols don’t mix with AHA’s, SPF goes last, but only during the daytime, and if you have oily skin you need a toner – but a specific one if you’re prone to breakouts. It’s a lot, we know, which is why we’ve done the work for you in discovering the correct order to apply your skincare products. 

Cleanse- GlamGlow Gentlebubble Daily Conditioning Cleanser

The first step in your skincare routine should be to remove all makeup and debris from your skin. Squeaky clean skin is the perfect base for all of those skincare products to effectively work its magic. A good cleanser should remove all excess product while maintaining a moisture barrier without stripping skin of essential oils. 

TONER – LANEIGE Essential Power Skin Toner

This is typically the most missed step. Toning is imperative for skin-boosting benefits including balancing the skin’s ph levels and assisting in absorbing those expensive serums and oils you’ll be putting on later. 

Serum – Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum

Because serums are packed with some super powerful ingredients (think retinols, acids, and ceramides) it’s important to apply our trusted treatments as early as possible in our routine. In addition to applying them earlier, the way in which the serums are applied are equally important. Patting, as opposed to slathering, is key in helping the product absorb and penetrate the skin.  

Moisturizer- Glow Recipe Banana Souffle 

Whether you have sensitive, dry, or oily skin moisturizing is your friend – yes, we said “oily.” Skipping moisturizer when you have oily skin is probably the worst skincare mistake made. 

Aside from genetics, the reason oily skin works overtime producing as much oil as possible is because it is overcompensating for the lack of replenished moisture in the skin. So yes, a nice creamy moisturizer will help combat that oil and allow you to ease up on all of those blotting papers you seem to keep running through. 

Face Oil- Sunday Riley Super Antioxidant Oil 

Finally, the last, and our personal favorite, step – facial oils. Because oils are occlusive which means they are able to seal in all of the ingredients from the products you just applied they technically boost your skincare routine and take your skincare goals to the next level as far absorption. Oils are also able to penetrate serums, moisturizers, and toners, but not vice versa, which is why they should always be the final step in your skincare routine. 

The rule of thumb is to apply skincare from the thinnest to the thickest. Products light and more liquid based will have an easier time penetrating bare skin, and heavier creams and oils should be last to lock in the moisture. Make sure to subscribe to BoxyCharm to kickstart your new skincare routine.

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Evelyn Lozada’s Cannabis-Infused Skincare Line Will Give You a Natural Glow

Evelyn Lozada is a woman who wears many hats. She is a mother, business owner, author, and reality TV star. As an entrepreneur, Lozada has pursued a number of ventures and she recently launched a jewelry line and cannabis-infused beauty line, BX Glow. Lozada is known for her fashion style, and now, her line of lifestyle products to help women look and feel their best.

One of the ways that she is doing that is with her BX Glow From Within beauty line. After having a health scare of her own, Lozada decided that she needed to explore clean skincare products, which ultimately led her to formulate her own. Cannabis offers many health benefits and after exploring natural ways to improve her health, Lozada began to incorporate cannabis into her health routine.

BX Glow is a collection of four CBD-infused beauty products to help cleanse, hydrate, exfoliate, and make your skin glow. The products are all-natural and pay homage to Lozada’s beloved Bronx community.

We recently caught up with Lozada about her new line and entrepreneurial journey.

Black Enterprise: You’re transitioning into the beauty and cannabis industry. What made you say yes to this pivot as an entrepreneur?

The idea for the skincare line came from a health scare that I had. I was traveling and realized I was experiencing inflammation. I had to go through everything that I was eating and the products I was using. We don’t realize that certain products that we use affect your body from within.

So, I didn’t know where this was stemming from I had polyarthritis (Polymyalgia Rheumatica). I couldn’t bend down or workout. For one year I couldn’t really do anything. And, that is where the journey started for me.

Formulating a natural skincare line

What was it like going into the lab and choosing the ingredients to create organic products for the line?

I enjoyed every step of the way! Cannabis really helped me through that health scare. I wasn’t really informed about cannabis prior to the health scare. I didn’t want to take the medication that they [doctors] were trying to prescribe to me. Some doctors want to prescribe you temporary fixes and I’m just not that girl.

I didn’t want to be dependent on medication so I started using cannabis products. I started with CBD pills, creams, ointments, and I would even drink CBD water. That’s what gave me the idea to try to put CBD in the eye cream and in the moisturizer. Because of how it could help with inflammation and puffy eyes. I didn’t want it to really smell like anything that’s too floral or, you know, it’s not for me personally, I like things that are super clean but It was really a fun journey to be able to kind of just try different things to put into the skincare. So you know, it doesn’t have any artificial dyes. It doesn’t have any synthetic fragrances

Cannabis-infused products are the go-to right now in the beauty industry, but, there are a lot of people who are still doing their research and learning about why they should implement it in their daily routines. What are some of the benefits of using products like BX Glow?

Anything that you put on your skin or in your body, anything that’s natural from the earth is always the best way to go. So, you know, whether that’s like your diet and skincare, you know, I’m going the natural route without having a bunch of different ingredients and is the best way to go. So I mean, that’s always the advice that I get go all-natural.

What advice do you have for others looking to enter the beauty and cannabis industry?

I set up meetings with different companies and labs to find the best fit. So, it’s important to take your time. Read, do your research, and set up meetings.

I ended up taking different meetings with different people to be able to help me with this journey because this is something new for me. I’m not a cannabis expert, but you have to be able to surround yourself around people that have done the research and that can educate you on what you’re trying to do.

The BX Glow From Within set includes:

BX Glow Daily Cleanser Refining Radiance

Reveal a brighter complexion each day with this purifying, stimulating, refining cleanser featuring an exclusive HylaSmooth complex that helps the skin look firmer, plumper and hydrated. With brightening licorice root and antioxidant-rich coffee seed extract, the skin is deeply cleansed to reveal its natural luminosity and clarity

BX Glow Hydra-Cream With Cannabis

This lightweight, yet deeply hydrating facial cream plumps, nourishes and moisturizes skin with its exclusive HylaSmooth complex. Evening primrose oil with skin-soothing emollients and natural Cannabis sativa flower extract reduces the appearance of puffiness and lessens the signs of aging. Achieve that “lit-from-within” glow with skin-loving, natural botanicals, and clean ingredients.

BX Glow Exfoliator Instant Glow

This instantly brightening gentle exfoliator deeply cleanses and clears skin of dulling debris with organic lemon peel powder coupled with plum seed oil, natural squalane and marula oil —all rich in omega fatty acids to replenish, moisturize and protect. Mineral and vitamin-dense sea kelp along with powerful green tea antioxidants nourish and protect as exclusive HylaFresh technology provides an energizing rush of invigoration.

BX Glow Eye Cream With Cannabis

Look well-rested and vibrant with this botanically rich eye cream featuring EnergixFirm complex. An exclusive combination of naturally derived Cannabis sativa flower to help de-puff skin, caffeine and green tea to reduce the appearance of dark circles, and pomegranate oil to treat fine lines for youthful-looking, bright eyes.

To learn more about BX Glow and Lozada click here.

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5 Outdated Skincare Products You Should Already Forget About in 2020

With skincare being so in demand this past decade, it's become quite confusing to sort all the good products from the bad. But this 2020, make it your mission to know which ones can be harmful to your skin. To give you a headstart, here are five skincare products we suggest you toss out for good!

1. Abrasive face scrubs

Physical face scrubs are marketed to exfoliate skin and slough away dead skin cells. Though this is true to a certain extent, it can also be harmful for your skin. Microbeads and other physical exfoliators that contain fruit and nut shells can create microtears on the the skin. Such tears can lead to faster skin aging and, for some, worsen any kind of irritation and skin infection. Thus, it is advisable to switch to chemical exfoliators instead. Use of AHAs or BHAs can gently exfoliate your skin without causing issues. (Read more about acids here!)

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2. Pore strips

Pore strips became so popular during the start of the decade because it can pluck out whiteheads and blackheads instantly. Though that can be incredibly satisfying, they can still be harmful for the skin. Because while they may strip off unwanted deep-seated dirt, they can harm good skin cells, too. Most importantly, they're a bandaid solutionâyour whiteheads and blackheads will always come back later. Instead of investing on pore strips to take out all the gunk, exfoliate with a beta-hydroxy acid like salicylic acid or get an extraction from your trusted dermatologist.

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3. Peel-off masks

Just like pore strips, peel-off masks became trendy online because people wanted to recreate that "satisfying" feeling of peeling gunk off their skin. However, some had unsafe experiences with them, like the mask plucking off their facial hair or leaving their skin raw and irritated. Hence, we recommend that you invest in something like a mud mask instead, as it can pull off impurities from the skin without irritating it and being difficult to take off.

4. Cleansing wipes

Though cleansing wipes will remove your makeup, it doesn't necessarily mean that you can get a good cleanse from it. It can't remove the deep-seated dirt stuck in the pores, and, since most are made from polyester, using it causes friction that can create microtears on the skin. Other than that, some formulas are dampened with alcohol and parabens that can be harmful in the long run. So for everyday use, invest in cleansing balm, cleansing oil, or micellar water to remove makeup and other unwanted gunk.

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5. Alcohol-based toners

Back in the day, toners had strong scents and were prickly when applied on the face given its high alcohol content. While alcohol does fight bacteria, it is very drying and can strip your skin's natural moisture, causing more breakouts and making oily skin worse. Thankfully, there are more alcohol-free options on the market, and you might want to check out toners that have exfoliating acids or soothing ingredients instead.

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Pathways that extend lifespan by 500% identified: Discovery of cellular mechanisms could open door to more effective anti-aging therapies

The increase in lifespan would be the equivalent of a human living for 400 or 500 years, according to one of the scientists.

The research draws on the discovery of two major pathways governing aging in C. elegans, which is a popular model in aging research because it shares many of its genes with humans and because its short lifespan of only three to four weeks allows scientists to quickly assess the effects of genetic and environmental interventions to extend healthy lifespan.

Because these pathways are "conserved," meaning that they have been passed down to humans through evolution, they have been the subject of intensive research. A number of drugs that extend healthy lifespan by altering these pathways are now under development. The discovery of the synergistic effect opens the door to even more effective anti-aging therapies.

The new research uses a double mutant in which the insulin signaling (IIS) and TOR pathways have been genetically altered. Because alteration of the IIS pathways yields a 100 percent increase in lifespan and alteration of the TOR pathway yields a 30 percent increase, the double mutant would be expected to live 130 percent longer. But instead, its lifespan was amplified by 500 percent.

"Despite the discovery in C. elegans of cellular pathways that govern aging, it hasn't been clear how these pathways interact," said Hermann Haller, M.D., president of the MDI Biological Laboratory. "By helping to characterize these interactions, our scientists are paving the way for much-needed therapies to increase healthy lifespan for a rapidly aging population."

The elucidation of the cellular mechanisms controlling the synergistic response is the subject of a recent paper in the online journal Cell Reports entitled "Translational Regulation of Non-autonomous Mitochondrial Stress Response Promotes Longevity." The authors include Jarod A. Rollins, Ph.D., and Aric N. Rogers, Ph.D., of the MDI Biological Laboratory.

"The synergistic extension is really wild," said Rollins, who is the lead author with Jianfeng Lan, Ph.D., of Nanjing University. "The effect isn't one plus one equals two, it's one plus one equals five. Our findings demonstrate that nothing in nature exists in a vacuum; in order to develop the most effective anti-aging treatments we have to look at longevity networks rather than individual pathways."

The discovery of the synergistic interaction could lead to the use of combination therapies, each affecting a different pathway, to extend healthy human lifespan in the same way that combination therapies are used to treat cancer and HIV, Pankaj Kapahi, Ph.D., of the Buck Institute, has said. Kapahi is a corresponding author of the paper with Rogers and Di Chen, Ph.D., of Nanjing University.

The synergistic interaction may also may explain why scientists have been unable to identify a single gene responsible for the ability of some people to live to extraordinary old ages free of major age-related diseases until shortly before their deaths.

The paper focuses on how longevity is regulated in the mitochondria, which are the organelles in the cell responsible for energy homeostasis. Over the last decade, accumulating evidence has suggested a causative link between mitochondrial dysregulation and aging. Rollins' future research will focus on the further elucidation of the role of mitochondria in aging, he said.

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PSA: Stop Using Coconut Oil As a Moisturizer! Plus 4 Other Skincare Myths, Busted

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Once upon a time, toothpaste was widely considered a great acne treatment and lemon juice was used for fading scars and discolouration. (Spoiler alert: Neither of these household staples should ever find their way onto your face.) Because the beauty industry relies so heavily on word of mouth and recommendations (that is, a product largely succeeds if people review it positively, either IRL or online), skincare myths and false information can spread more easily than they might be able to in other industries.

But thanks to the plethora of online beauty forums, consumers are becoming more knowledgeable about what they put on their skin, and the industry is adapting accordingly. For example, , previously used in exfoliators for years, have been . Not only can they aggravate skin, causing small tears that make you prone to infections and breakouts, but they’re awful for the environment. Because they’re so small, they aren’t caught by water filtration systems, and since they’re plastic, they don’t dissolve and instead just pile up in oceans, streams and lakes. Not good.

However, there are still plenty of misconceptions about what should and shouldn’t be used on skin. Below are five common skincare myths that somehow still persist—and we’re clearing them up, once and for all.

Myth: Coconut oil is a good facial moisturizer

“Coconut oil actually one of the most comedogenic oils,” says Dr. Linda Nguyen, Medical Director of Toronto’s , specializing in dermatology. That means it can clog pores and lead to pimples. “It’s thick and acts more like a wax when applied, sitting on top of the dermis and creating a plastic wrap-like film over pores—nothing gets in and nothing gets out,” she explains. If that mental image isn’t disturbing enough, what this does is prevent skin from properly doing its job of secreting oil and sweat. “Bacteria and dead cells fester under the skin, clogging pores, producing excess sebum and yes, causing breakouts,” says Dr. Nguyen.

Myth: Pore strips can help keep blackheads at bay

OK, while the process of peeling off a pore strip is understandably super satisfying, they often do more harm than good. “What they’re actually removing is hair, dead skin cells and sebaceous filaments—certainly not blackheads” [which live much deeper inside pores], explains Dr. Nguyen. With regular use of pore strips, skin’s protective barrier gets disrupted and you’re left vulnerable to skin irritations like redness, hives and dry patches. Womp womp.

Myth: Getting a base tan will ensure you don’t burn in the sun

The base tan myth, which claims that hitting up a tanning bed before heading somewhere tropical, can help ward off a sunburn, has been around for decades. And while it’s true that it does provide some protection, that protection is very minimal. , Harvard Medical School’s blog, explains that “going out in the sun with a base tan is equivalent to wearing a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 3 to 4.” So while it’s certainly better than nothing, these days we know that SPF 4 is nowhere near adequate sun protection, with most experts recommending a daily sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. And what makes the base tan myth even more dangerous is that tanning beds are super bad for you. According to the the World Health Organization “upgraded the classification of UV-emitting devices, including tanning beds, from a probable carcinogen to a known carcinogen, meaning there is no doubt that indoor tanning causes cancer.” If that’s not enough reason to ditch the base tan myth for good, we don’t know what is.

Myth: You should apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before going outside so it can “activate”

Stephen Alain Ko, more commonly known by his and Instagram handle , is cosmetic chemist who found internet fame by doing a Reddit eight years ago. These days, he’s one of the most reputable online skincare experts around. The skincare myth he’d most like to clear up? The fact that you need to apply a chemical sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before going outside to give it time to form a reaction with your skin and start working. “That’s completely untrue. If it were, we wouldn’t be able to measure UV absorption on plastic films, [which is] what is done in laboratory tests.”

Ko says he sees that advice repeated all the time, by both consumers and so-called “experts.” The truth about chemical sunscreens? They “should be applied 15 minutes before UV absorption so that they have time to dry and form an even film on skin,” explains Ko. “It’s a small, subtle difference, but it can [alleviate] negative consequences, like a fear of chemicals.” (Any good beauty editor will say this often, but once more for the people in the back: Everything is a chemical even so-called natural ingredients!)

Myth: Your pores can open, close and change in size

Be honest: How many skincare products that promise to “shrink” pores are in your bathroom right now? The long-standing myth about being able to change pore size is a hard one to shake, but the truth is that pore size and visibility is largely genetic. Want Bella Hadid-level flawless skin? Unfortunately, you’ll need Bella Hadid’s genes. What about the common belief that heat (like steam, for instance) opens up pores and cold closes them? Michelle Wong, Chemistry PhD, high school science teacher, and the author behind the popular skincare blog, , explains that “pores don’t open and close with heat and cold, since they aren’t controlled by muscle.” So while slight warmth can help ease oils out of congested pores, switching between extreme heat and extreme cold won’t do much more than irritate your .

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Elizabeth Warren never washes her face. Here's her skincare secret and the routines of other 2020 Democratic presidential candidates

Elizabeth Warren shocked the internet Thursday when it was revealed that she does not wash her face — well, at least not in the conventional way. In an interview with Cosmopolitan Magazine, the Massachusetts senator known for her flawless complexion shared a skin care secret that many who have followed her have been wondering about: Pond's Moisturizer.

"Every morning, every night," Warren said. "And I never wash my face."

Warren's routine was inspired by an older cousin named Tootsie decades ago, and the senator has stuck to it.

Skin care, fitness regimens, and healthy eating tips are often subjects of interest during campaign season as candidates, and the reporters who follow them, endure grueling hours and lots of travel and little sleep. Routines are hard to keep, and are often sacrificed for whatever is convenient. The 24x7 news cycle means candidates always have to be camera ready. And for women candidates, the scrutiny is often more intense and uneven. To help level the playing field, at least for a moment, Cosmopolitan has been posing the question about skincare to all of the candidates who come in for an interview, and the question comes only at the end, after a lengthy discussion of the campaign and policy issues. 

The question also reveals a dividing line between Democratic candidates: those who used moisturizer and those who don't.

Here's how the candidates are taking care of their skin, according to their interviews with Cosmopolitan. 

Elizabeth Warren

The 70-year old senator swears by Pond's Moisturizer. "I have — had, she's passed now — but a much older cousin named Tootsie," Warren explained. "Years ago, I was, I guess probably somewhere in my 20s, and we're at a big family reunion. And Tootsie was beautiful. I looked over at her, and I said, 'Toots, how do you have such gorgeous skin?' She said, 'Pond's Moisturizer every morning, every night, and never wash your face.' So from Tootsie to me to you.

Cory Booker

When it comes to his face, the New Jersey senator keeps it simple: "A bar of soap," he said. 

But when it comes to shaving, it becomes more complicated. "There's something called Magic Shaving Powder, which a lot of black men use," he said. "It's to help you not have razor bumps, which is an African American male, very serious problem. So I shave with this stuff, which you mix the powder up, which always gets me stopped in security lines and TSA. They're like, "Hi, Senator Booker...Senator Booker, what is this?!" And they're like, 'It's a powder. It's a colored powder!" Then police dogs get called in, I'm up against the wall. It's just terrible. For me, it's very important.'"

Pete Buttigieg

The 37-year old former mayor of South Bend is known for having a simple uniform on the campaign trail: a white shirt and a blue tie. And when it comes to skin care, his routine is just as basic.

"I take a shower every day. I use soap," he told Cosmopolitan. "Sometimes I use aftershave."

But the controversy came when he was asked whether he uses moisturizer. "Occasionally. Aftershave counts, right?" he said. When told that it was not, he said he would try to moisturize more.

Amy Klobuchar

While they may be competing for similar voters in Iowa, Klobuchar found a way to distinguish herself from Buttigieg when it comes to skin care.

"Well, I moisturize, moisturize, moisturize," she said. "I maybe heard that one of the candidates was not into — maybe I heard that — into moisturizing, so I thought I'd lead with that. I mean, not like I'm competitive or anything like that."

Klobuchar added that her lip color has moisturizer in it, too. The Minnesota senator also said she likes the brand Clinique, mostly because the brand often gives away free products. Can't argue with that.

Bernie Sanders

The 78-year old senator doesn't have much to say about his skin care. His routine, he said, is "not much." Asked whether he moisturizes, Sanders replied, "I put something on. I got something, the doctor gave me something years ago. I put it on. I'm not quite sure."

Kamala Harris

Harris has now dropped out of the 2020 race, but not before posing a key and relatable question about skin care:

"You know what I'm trying to figure out? Serums...All of a sudden, they've become a thing, and then there are all kinds of them. And then some of them say they're a lotion but it clearly looks like a serum." Harris told Cosmopolitan in an interview before leaving the race that she uses Cetaphil skin cleanser. She especially likes the wipes. And yes, she moisturizes.

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Chemist Warehouse launches massive half price sale on makeup, skincare, vitamins and fragrance

Shoppers are rushing to Chemist Warehouse for a massive sale on cosmetics, skincare and supplements, with prices starting from as little as $2.49.

The Australian discount pharmacy has slashed the prices of selected products across beauty, health, fragrance and personal hygiene, offering bargains like luxury fake tan for $11.99 and branded sunscreen for just $2.99.

Designer fragrances from the likes of Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein and Burberry start from $24.99, while prices of natural cosmetics from organic makeup line Nude by Nature have been slashed to $19.99.

The deals are available in stores nationwide until Thursday January 16, or while stocks last.

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The Australian discount pharmacy is offering bargains like Bondi Sands luxury fan tan for $11.99 (left) and branded sunscreen like Banana Boat SPF 50+ for just $2.99 (right)

Full coverage foundation lovers can grab Maybelline Fit Me! for $10.97 (left) while those who prefer a more natural finish can grab Nivea Tinted Moisturiser for a reasonable $7.67 (right)

Sun-worshippers can stock up on discounted sun protection, with Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF for face and body down to $9.99 and Banana Boat SPF 50+ reduced to just $2.99.

Pale-skinned beauty lovers can bulk-buy bottled tan from award-winning labels like Bondi Sands, whose Ultra-Dark Tanning Foam is now on sale for $11.99.

Makeup lovers can get their hands on Maybelline Big Shot mascara for $9.97 and Fit Me! foundation for $10.97.

Those who prefer a more natural finish can grab Nivea Tinted Moisturiser for a reasonable $7.67.

Blackmores Vitamin C capsules are down to $19.99 each while tubs of Swisse Calcium and Vitamin D blends are even cheaper at $14.99

Premium dental care is made cheap with an array of Oral B's award-winning toothpaste starting from $2.49 

Makeup lovers can get their hands on Maybelline Big Shot mascara for $9.97 (right) and Expression Kohl liner for just $4.24 (left)

It's the perfect time to stock up on supplements for New Year fitness kicks, with a selection of health-boosting tablets reduced to less than half their normal retail price.

Blackmores Vitamin C, Magnesium, Fish Oil and Evening Primrose Oil capsules are down to $19.99 each.

Tubs of Swisse Calcium and Vitamin D blends are even cheaper at $14.99, while Ostelin Kids Vitamin D Liquid is now just $5.99.

Premium dental care is made cheap with an array of Oral B's award-winning toothpaste starting from $2.49.

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Health - the Coronavirus is now confirmed in U.S.

The mysterious pneumonia-like illness has killed at least six people and sickened hundreds of others in Asia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

In addition, the CDC said it will begin screening passengers for the virus at two more airports: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta and O'Hare in Chicago. The CDC started screening airplane passengers from the central Chinese city of Wuhan on Friday for signs of the respiratory illness in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. Now, all passengers whose flights originate in Wuhan will be rerouted to one of those five airports, it said.

The outbreak has spread from Wuhan to Beijing, Shanghai and other cities, the CDC said Tuesday. Cases have also been reported in South Korea, Thailand, Japan and elsewhere outside China.

"This is certainly not a moment for panic or high anxiety. It's a moment for vigilance."

The patient in Washington, a resident of Snohomish County, is a man in his 30s. The CDC said he arrived in the United States around Jan. 15 after having visited Wuhan. He hadn't, however, visited the seafood market where the virus is said to have originated.

Health officials said that the man have no symptoms when he arrived but that he had read about the outbreak online. When he started to develop symptoms, he reached out to his health care provider.

How the U.S. is preparing for coronavirus spreading through China

He's in good condition but remains hospitalized "out of an abundance of caution," health officials said.

"We are grateful the patient is doing well," Dr. Nancy Messonnier, director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said Tuesday during a call with reporters.

In an interview later, Messonnier said "the risk to American public is low," but she added that more information is emerging day by day.

Still, "we should expect to see additional cases in the U.S. and certainly around the world," she said.

The CDC has sent a team to Washington to trace the patient's close contacts to determine whether anyone else has become ill. The man lives alone.

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  Nearly all of the 300 or so cases have been reported in China, including those of at least 14 health care workers who have fallen ill with the coronavirus known as 2019-nCoV.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee reiterated at a news conference Tuesday afternoon that the risk to state residents is low.

"This is certainly not a moment for panic or high anxiety," he said. "It's a moment for vigilance."

What is a coronavirus?

Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that can cause a range of symptoms, including runny nose, cough, sore throat and fever. Some are mild, while others are more likely to lead to pneumonia. They're usually spread through direct contact with an infected person.

There is no specific treatment for the new virus and no vaccine to prevent it. The National Institutes of Health confirmed Tuesday that it is in the "very preliminary stages" of research to develop a vaccine, but it declined to provide details.

The outbreak coincided with extensive travel in and out of China before the Lunar New Year on Jan. 25. On Wednesday, the World Health Organization will meet to discuss whether to declare the outbreak a global health emergency, which would help guide countries on how to respond, usually by offering financial or political support or both. It could also recommend against practices that could be detrimental to affected regions, such as restrictions on travel and trade.

"One thing that we've seen in outbreaks in the past is countries try to put up travel bans or propose restrictive travel in an attempt to stop the spread of an outbreak," said Alexandra Phelan, an adjunct professor at the Georgetown University law school who works on policy issues related to infectious diseases.

North Korea, for example, has reportedly closed its border to foreign tourists until the coronavirus outbreak is under control.

But, Phelan said, such policies are ineffective because people still cross borders.

"When you put travel bans in place, people don't go through the normal processes. You lose the opportunity to give people medical information, conduct appropriate screening or provide medical treatment," Phelan said.

Health officials don't know how easily the infection spreads between people. One infectious disease expert expressed concern that it could be transmitted through so-called super-spreaders — highly infectious patients able to sicken dozens of people at once.

  It's unclear whether the sickened health workers in China were all infected in the same place, but if they were, "it just smacks of a super-spreader event," said Michael Osterholm, an international infectious disease expert at the University of Minnesota.

Osterholm said super-spreader cases occurred during two well-known coronavirus outbreaks: the SARS and MERS epidemics. The 2003 SARS outbreak reached more than two dozen countries, sickening 8,098 people. Nearly 800 died.

"For those of us who dealt with SARS and MERS, it's like déjà vu all over again," Osterholm said. "When you see super-spreaders, you know you've got a problem."

There is no indication that the patient in Washington is a super-spreader.

The majority of patients have been reported in or near the city of Wuhan and have been linked to a food market with live animals. Since Chinese authorities first reported the strain late last month, the number of cases and their geographic spread have increased rapidly.

Severe cases have generally been limited to older adults with other health problems. But increasingly, Osterholm said, younger, otherwise healthy adults are falling ill. Indeed, Washington said the resident who became ill had no evidence of underlying health conditions.

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Ancient fossil 'may prove scorpion was first land-dwelling animal' | Science | The Guardian

Fossil experts in the US have revealed the remains of what they say is the first animal that may have set foot on land – an ancient scorpion.

The earliest animals were aquatic, but eventually transitioned on to land. While scorpions are known to be one of the first animals to have become fully land-dwelling, experts say the two new fossils add to a growing debate about when animals made the shift.

The scorpion, which is about 2.5cm in length, is thought to have lived about 437m years ago, with the fossils discovered in a quarry north of state highway 164 in Wisconsin in the 1980s.

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The earliest arachnid yet discovered, the creature has been named Parioscorpio venator, meaning ancestral scorpion and hunter. The creature, like modern scorpions, had two large claws and a tail with a sting at its end.

But the team behind the discovery say it is the scorpion’s internal structure that is most exciting.

“This scorpion had the respiratory structures that indicate it was able to live on land. It is the earliest evidence we have that an animal could do this,” said Dr Andrew J Wendruff, a palaeontologist at Otterbein University, Ohio, and co-author of the research.

These structures include evidence of pulmo-pericardial sinuses that, in modern scorpions, connect the animal’s respiratory organs with its circulatory system.

Wendruff added that such structures, as well as other features of the animal’s cardiovascular system, suggested the ancient animal was, like modern scorpions, able to breathe air. The team say the features are also similar to those seen in horseshoe crabs, which live in shallow coastal waters but can venture on to land for brief spells.

“The fossil was found in a shallow water setting and so it is likely this animal lived in both environments,” said Wendruff, although he said the team cannot be sure it scuttled ashore.

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A move to terra firma would have offered advantages, said Wendruff.

“Throughout all of Earth’s history there is a race to utilise resources that are not being used. Land – something we take majorly for granted – was barren by todays standards,” he said.

The discovery, published in the the journal Scientific Reports, pushes back the date of the earliest known scorpion by up to three million years, with the previous record-holder a species discovered by a Victorian palaeontologist in the Pentland hills in Scotland.

Dr Jason Dunlop, curator of arachnids and myriapods at the Museum of Natural History in Berlin, who was not involved in the latest research, said the preservation of some of the scorpion’s internal structures, such as the cardiovascular system, is unusual.

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“This is very rare in fossils of this age and suggests that in some aspects of their anatomy scorpions have hardly changed in almost 440m years,” he said.

However he urged caution, noting the fossil did not show whether the scorpion had lungs or gills.

“That would have been the key character, and so long as its missing I think we have to be cautious about saying whether or not it lived on land,” he said.

Dr Jesus Lozano-Fernandez, a palaeobiologist at the Institute of Evolutionary Biology of Barcelona, said it was a matter of much debate whether the earliest scorpions were indeed aquatic – a theory the new discovery piled further doubt on, he said.

“If the described fossil scorpion was indeed terrestrial, that would suggest that [other arachnids with similar breathing apparatus such as spiders], at least, or even the whole [of] arachnids would already have colonised the land by that time.”

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