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A new study from the University of Colorado has found that women's hands house WAY more bacteria on their palms than men's do, and a greater variety of germs. Researchers don't know exactly why, but they have some pretty lame suggestions, amongst them: Women...
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They say three makes a trend, but so far I've only found two hand washes that really give me pause. The first is Avalon Organics Glycerin Hand Soap in Peppermint, which is a totally cool surprise on a hot day. Then I just love, love Lather Lemongrass Wasabi Hand Wash; drawing on the "natural antiseptic properties of wasabi, this hand wash combines extracts of this potent plant with stimulating lemongrass essential oil for a luxurious liquid formula that cleanses, soothes and moisturizes." Read More »
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I've lived in a lot of New York City studio apartments; all have featured ugly, depressing bathrooms: dingy white, psych ward–y, and too small for standard-size bath mats, with lighting that makes everyone look like Charles Manson.
I counter such bleakness with chic, attractively packaged hand soap. The splurge is definitely cheaper than a better apartment, and it shows everyone your values are in the right place. Plus, when I finish a bottle, I move it to the kitchen sink and fill the dispenser with dish soap—it is probably the only crafty, domestic thing I do, but it's very satisfying. Read More »
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