After Years of Breakouts,I’m Embracing Acne Neutrality Acne has been historically treated as a flaw in the beauty and fashion industry. People with chronic skin conditions like acne were not widely represented in campaign imagery or on runways in decades past. In recent years, these industries have gone through a reckoning of sorts, resulting in …
7 Ways to Prevent and Heal Workout Related Breakouts We all know that exercise is good for us, including for our skin, as increased blood flow brings nourishing nutrients to your largest organ. However, workout-related breakouts are a real problem for many people. This is because increased sweat and dirt block the pores, which can …
Air Eau de Parfum is The World’s First Fragrance Made From Air A good fragrance can transfix both the wearer and those receiving a whiff of it in passing. Warm notes of amber, sweet-smelling florals, citrus, woods, and musk are just a few of the smells we gravitate to when on the hunt for our …
Ask a Dermatologist What Causes Dark Circles Under Eyes? Let’s be honest: Waking up with dark circles is, well, not ideal. And yet it’s something that many people experience each and every morning. “Dark circles are a common concern among my patients, both male and female,” says dermatologist Courtney Rubin, MD. While the internet might …
All My Makeup Is Pre Pandemic What Should Be Replaced Like many, I’ve saved some money during the pandemic because I wasn’t using the stuff I regularly purchased. And, like many, I’ve been dusting off all of my old stuff wondering what is still usable. Some things, like high heels, need some retraining. And others, …
Amino Acids for Hair Benefits and How to Use Amino acid is one of those ingredients you’ve probably heard name-dropped about a kajillion times, but still don’t know exactly what it is—and that’s okay. We’re here to fill you in. Amino acids are molecules that combine to form proteins. When proteins are broken down or …
Avocado Oil vs Olive Oil What You Need to Know By now, going fat-free is an archaic diet mantra. We all know the difference between healthy and unhealthy fats, and that adding fat to your diet has a trove of nutritional value. But there are nuances based on chemical composition of oils that can determine …