Varley For the casual exerciser, squeezing in a three-mile runВ a few times a week is considered a victory. But for an ultramarathon runner, not even a marathon will do. Ultra runners make up a community of athletes devoted to long-distance running. That means anything past the 26.2 distance of a standard marathon.

В Getty Images 01 of 10 Why Spend Money on a Store-Bought Scrub? Chris Gramly/E+/Getty Images Some of the most popular facial scrubs cost a lot of money. This seems ridiculous when you consider they're made of aВ few simple ingredients, including things like brown sugar, oil, and essential oils. It's all stuff you can get for pennies and most of it may already be in your kitchen.

Stocksy/Kayla Snell When it comes to our skin, we all go through times in our lives when our complexions can go a little off-kilter. It's at moments like these that we need to remind ourselves of the basic rules of skincare so we can swiftly get our skin back to its clear and glowing best. As a beauty editor, I get asked a lot of questions, but there are a few skincare questions I'm asked time and again, which is why we've collaborated with Kiehl's and online retailer Feelunique.

We don't know about you, but some aspects of the holiday season make us feel a bit Scrooge-y in nature. Disturbingly long shopping lines would be one such example, and chapped, red, impossibly sensitive skin would be another. Sure, we can avoid a mile-long line at the grocery thanks to our handy laptop and beckoning duvet cover (thank you, online shopping), but tackling stubborn and sensitive skin is another beast entirely.

Korean nail art has been blowing up our Instagram and Pinterest feeds-and it's impossible to look away. From the shattered-glass nail phenomenon that exploded in 2016 to the latest iterations (which we'll get to in a bit), South Korea has been serving up the most mesmerizing manicures we've ever seen.

It's here-31 days, 31 cities, and 31 perspectives. Each day in the month of March, we're profiling an inspiring woman and asking her to share her beauty routine, favorite products, and wellness secrets. Consider this your firsthand look into the beauty traditions and cultures of your beauty-obsessed counterparts from Thailand, Nigeria, and more (and don't forget to check our Instagram for a beauty-themed global takeover each day).