Ashwagandha: Is it the Placebo Effect?
If TikTok has proven anything, it’s the ability to spread a trend within a week. If talked about enough, social media has the talent of…
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2023 Beauty & Health Section Opener: Katie Jane Hammill
“You never know what’s going on in someone else’s life,” says Katie Jane Hammill, a first-year majoring in public relations with a minor in disability…
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Your favorite fruits and all their benefits
There are over 2,000 fruits throughout the world, from simple apples to spiky durians. But besides being delicious, what do they do for us? Here’s…
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Piercings 101: Aftercare
It is so easy to make a last-minute decision to get a piercing impulsively. Whether you are bored with your look or looking for something…
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The Night Owl’s Plight
Being a night owl in an early bird’s world is no easy task. With the traditional nine-to-five work schedule remaining dominant in the United States,…
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Cherub Cheeks Here We Come: The Best Blushes!
A good blush is vital in making you feel ready for the day. Whether you’re looking for the best powder blush or a good liquid…
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A College Student’s Guide to Surviving Acne
Acne is hard. Especially when you’re past your teenage years and, suddenly, you’re “too old” to still be suffering from it. But, as everyone who…
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Companies Recalling Dry Shampoo Due to Cancer Risk
If you’re an avid dry shampoo user, you’ll want to take a close look at your product before spraying it in your hair. Unilever recently…
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A Guide to Cyclical Living: Taking Care of Yourself According to Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle is a naturally occurring cycle that occurs every 28 days. It involves four main phases that create the body’s ovulation process. Each phase varies…
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Bringing Skinny Back: The Kardashians Usher in a New Era with Slimmer Physiques
From body-con dresses and sharply contoured cheeks to neutral athleisure (preferably SKIMS), the Kardashians say jump and everyone asks, how high? It’s no secret this…
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A Comprehensive Guide to the Shelf Life of your Makeup Products
All good things must come to an end. Your go-to neutral eyeshadow palette and that lip gloss you carry every weekend in your back pocket…
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Navigating the World of Plastic Surgery With Bella Hadid
It’s no secret that Hollywood’s finest have — as a collective — had their fair share of plastic surgery. Fashion icon, Bella Hadid, is no exception….
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Yoga: Demystifying the History
There are not a lot of practices people still do today that they did over 5,000 years ago. That’s what makes the practice of yoga…
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K-Beauty and J-Beauty Makeup Products You Need
Futuristic as it is, there’s something comfy about the essence of K-beauty and J-beauty. Maybe it’s the fact that you know your skin will look…
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’60s Beauty Trends Are Back — Here’s How to Get Them
Beauty trends are an ever-changing cycle, so it’s no wonder the ‘60s have made their way back into the mainstream. But are we complaining? No!…
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‘Guilt-Free’ Snacking — Having No Shame in What You Eat
You’re walking around the grocery store, riding on the cart — when no one is looking — and cruising down the aisles. As you stop…
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Beauty and Brains: The Rise of Mental Health x Beauty Products
The beauty industry has long capitalized off of the idea that we constantly need to look better, and that a product is the key to…
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Glam or Scam: Glitter Body Art
Glitter is something we used to decorative arts and crafts with when we were little kids, which inevitably got all over everything we touched afterward….
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The Ordinary: The Good and the Bad
The Ordinary has been identified as a favorite brand of skincare fanatics. However, according to the skincare gurus of YouTube, not every product is perfection….
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VALLEY Beauty Burn Book: As Told By Hyram
Regina George’s Burn Book is arguably the best prop in teen movie history, but it is definitely not a desirable place to find yourself. However,…
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