Author: Mary Squillace

Mary Squillace is an LA-based journalist and five-time marathoner who now gets most of her cardio chasing after her toddler. Her byline has appeared in Real Simple, The Muse, What to Expect, Health, and Shape among other publications. She holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Pennsylvania and bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame. When she's not on deadline, you can find her devouring her latest library haul or watching too much TV.

what is argan oil

What Is Argan Oil, and Why Your Skin Needs It Now

If you heard of a golden elixir that promised better skin and hair and literally grew on trees, the too-good-to-be-true sirens would probably start going off in your head. However, if the cure-all in question is argan oil, you can quiet your inner alarm bells. Turns out, argan oil packs...

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid: The Anti-Aging Elixir That Keeps Skin Smooth & Supple

Hyaluronic acid probably isn’t what you think it is. After all, when you hear the word “acid” in the context of skin care, you think of products that chemically slough off skin, leaving you raw and red before you see any sign of their anti-aging benefits. Hyaluronic acid is different....

Coffee gift guide

These Are the Gifts Coffee-Lovers Really Want This Holiday Season

Between the revitalizing powers, antioxidant punch, and pure pleasure coffee delivers, it’s kind of the perfect gift. However while a bag of coffee beans makes an excellent stocking stuffer, when we’re talking about true coffee diehards, it’s time to think beyond the bean. After all, most coffee snobs’ pantries are...