Diane Ackerman 
If you have sensitive skin, it’s almost always a good idea to maintain a simple skincare routine. Typically, all you really need is a good cleanser, serum, and moisturizer, but if you want to add a self-care-worthy treat to your routine, it doesn’t hurt to incorporate one of the best face masks for sensitive skin. … Read more
I’ve been using and preserving lemons since reading the Jerusalem cookbook. But how do I prevent them from floating?Agata, Stockholm, SwedenIt’s great you’re preserving your own, but sorry to hear you’ve got floaters! The key is to really pack your lemons into the jar; so long as they have a bit of “give” (you know … Read more
Aside from these ingredients, there are a few other factors we recommend looking into to inform your choice of multivitamin. First is age or life stage. For example, older women might turn to options labeled 50+, while someone who is looking to conceive may want a prenatal vitamin. The supplement’s supplement type and size, certifications … Read more
Accessories is a silly word. Sounds like the kind of fripperies you might find in a dressing up box. Surplus-to-requirements bells and whistles, like fascinators and hair ribbons and floral corsages. But the best accessories are, actually, necessaries. This is more true than ever in summer. It is not an exaggeration to say that the … Read more
If I had to choose one ingredient I couldn’t live without, salt would be at the top of my list—it has the remarkable ability to transform even the blandest of foods. Composed of chlorine and sodium, salt has been an integral part of human history, dating back as far as the Neolithic period, when it … Read more
Heeding the advice of your dermatologist, you stop by the drugstore to restock on sunscreen before heading out for a day of summer fun in the sun. But in the sun care aisle, you notice something. There are the usual bottles of sunscreen you know and love. But there are also bottles of sunscreen specifically … Read more
The questions 1 The monk Edward Grim was an eyewitness to whose murder?2 Who wrote the 1856 essay Silly Novels by Lady Novelists?3 Which band is named after the Danish word for moonlight?4 Elbrus is the highest peak in what mountain range?5 Where is the 1,100-room Palace of the Parliament?6 Which football teams contest the … Read more
Outlets can be a great place to snap up must-have products from popular brands for a fraction of the price. Many shoppers aren’t aware that there’s an online outlet that stocks many items from well-known companies with big discounts. Amazon Outlet has a variety of products, from electronics to beauty, fashion to toys. As well … Read more
Staying hydrated has become something of a status symbol—just take a look at the Stanley water bottle going viral on TikTok to the “smart” waters lining the shelves in your local grocery stores. And while the old “drink eight glasses of water a day” line has reigned supreme for many years now, Dr Emily Leeming, … Read more
Canned fish oil, which we pay for alongside the fish itself, is an absolute flavour bomb that’s not to be wasted. Use the leftover oil for frying a seafood dish such as a kedgeree or when sauteing the base of a fish stew, or turn it into a powerful and flavourful dressing, as in today’s … Read more
