Cheryl Danehart

More men discovering benefit of skin care through masks

Stress is all around you, and it's taking a serious toll on your face. You might find wrinkles, blemishes, dry skin and blotchiness to be worse than ever. It's time to rethink your skin care routine -- and a different kind of mask.

Snails hold secret to younger-looking skin

Snails might be the envy of our hectic world. They're never in a rush to go anywhere, and they produce a powerfully protective barrier to smooth out their path in life.

China trade tariffs worry ‘Made in USA’ clothing manufacturers

Tariffs haven't hit them yet, but that's cold comfort to clothing manufacturers who proudly display the "Made in America" label.

The art of wellness: How beauty can be part of holistic health

You might have a clean bill of health from the doctor, but it takes more than that for complete wellness. Those who follow the principles of wellness work daily to achieve a balance of mind, body and spirit.

How to avoid unsafe cosmetics, advice from Jon Bresler

Common ingredients can clog pores, increase your risk of cancer or strip your skin of natural oils. Some of these might surprise you.

REVIEW: Art of Shaving makes shaving a luxurious experience

Shaving: Many women dread it. There are even days when we skip the shave to make it out the door on time.

REVIEW: Clarins’ SOS Hydra Refreshing mask helps revive skin for spring

There are plenty of products on the market to renew your skin for spring, and masks can go a long way in a short amount of time.

The monochromatic face: It’s all about hue

REVIEW: EndyMed’s Newa revives skin to youthful glow

The good news is that skin can be revived without invasive methods. Using heat is the key. Heating collagen and elastin to a specific temperature tightens existing fibers and triggers cells to produce more collagen. Dermatologists have been using this method for years using infrared, LED and ultrasound technology, and the effects can last for months.

Essential oils needed for correct aromatherapy

That lavender-scented lotion, bubble bath or candle you find in your Christmas stocking this year might smell wonderful, but don't mistake it for aromatherapy. It's probably filled with synthetic ingredients that won't give you true physical and psychological benefits.

Skin brush from ‘Saje’ helps surface absorb moisture better

The news was shocking and disappointing to those of us who care for our bodies and skin: Microbeads, those tiny plastic scrubbing components used in exfoliators, were polluting our waterways. An even better alternative has emerged on the market in the form of the dry brush.

Hillary Clinton pantsuit design influences Ann Taylor, Calvin Klein lines

Throughout recent history, American fashions have reflected the styles of the first ladies, from Jacqueline Kennedy's elegant suits and pillbox hats to Nancy Reagan's signature red to Michelle Obama's sleeveless dresses that have inspired ladies to embrace their feminine side (and work on toning their muscles). With the Obamas leaving the White House, who is the latest American political fashion inspiration? Enter Hillary Clinton, pursuing the most powerful position on earth.

Kim Kardashian among those favoring nude shades Clarins specializes in

Blame Kim Kardashian. The woman who has become famous by loving the camera more than anyone else in the world has reshaped the world of cosmetics with makeup contouring, shamelessly false eyelashes and nude shades. Clarins' latest from its Joli Rouge Brilliant Lipstick line offer the sheer, neutral look with moisture for a healthy shine.

‘Phantom of the Opera’ at Kennedy Center stage craft required overcoming technical challenges

"I had a 'Phantom of the Opera' beach towel stapled to my ceiling when I was a little kid," the stage manager for the North American tour of "The Phantom of the Opera" said at the Kennedy Center, where the show is running through Aug. 20.

‘Phantom of the Opera’ touring production enlivens Kennedy Center in D.C.

Darker. Grittier. More realistic. Those are the intentions of the producers and designers for the latest staging of "The Phantom of the Opera," which runs through Aug. 20 at the Kennedy Center Opera House.