As BeautyXpose reader Jennifer knows, it’s that time of year again when we can feel stuck between winter and spring (and between layers of dead skin cells). So what better way to spring into a bright mood than by adding some new products to your beauty toolbox? Find out our top three picks.

The T-Zone is an area where we are typically most prone to blackheads, clogged or enlarged pores, whiteheads, redness, sensitivity and irritation. Find out how you can deal with the nasty effects caused in this trouble zone.

Waxing or tweezing? Bushy or barely-there? Getting groomed eyebrows can be confusing, as our reader Raquel has discovered. To help sort out the best approach, we consulted with some of the industry’s best experts for their take on tried-and-true techniques and brow-taming tips.

Ever wonder what happens to your skin after a professional chemical peel? You know — what it really looks like during the in-between “peeling” stage and how long it takes to return to normal? In her ongoing attempt to reduce years of sun damage, blogger Kelly Gould underwent a Rejuvenize Peel from La Papillon Spa and shares all the gory-to-glowing details.

Did one gossipy email give sulfates a bad reputation? Learn what Sodium Lauryl Sulfates do for your shampoos, what the world’s leading cosmetics safety associations say about them and decide for yourself if they’re worth avoiding.

Admit it — even if you haven’t gone to a pro to get a Brazilian wax, you’ve probably thought about it…or at least wondered what it entails. Karen Golden, the go-to aesthetician for Brazilian waxing in the Boston area, gives us the step-by-step on what to expect when getting a wax down under.

Ah, the classic case of over-packing — who hasn’t had this problem? Reader Hilary W. is going on her first spring break vacation and needs to lighten up her luggage without sacrificing style. We help her pare back her baggage as she gets ready to soak up the sun.

While about one in 20 people suffer from rosacea, 78 percent of Americans don’t know that the skin condition exists, since symptoms are commonly mistaken for acne. The good news? Once diagnosed, there are several treatment options to help ease rosacea’s irritating symptoms.

BX reader Courtney L. is suffering from “stinging smackers syndrome” with her lip plumper, but she she’s not giving up on getting full lips sans injections. If you’re dealing with a similar affliction, read on for some pointers on plumping your pucker painlessly.

An apple a day should keep the wrinkles at bay — or at least the naturally-occurring flavonoids found in apples may help in your anti-aging quest. In this week’s Glam Glossary, we explore quercetin, the antioxidant found in many anti-aging treatments.

Voluminous locks are a sexy staple according to Zahir Ziani, National Creative Director at Red Door Spas. With a little follicle foreplay, he helps Holly revive her ho-hum locks and gives us tips to get sexy hair ourselves!