Summer is shorts season — do you ever feel self-conscious about your legs? There are two things you can do about that: have some of that "IDGAF" attitude and strut with confidence... or do a little prep work with some body makeup.
Just as you packed away your sweaters and boots to make room for your shorts and flip flops, it's time to make a few key changes to your skin care routine for the summer season. What you used in the winter and spring may be too heavy and harsh for your skin, now that the heat is here. And while sunscreen is a must year-round, it's particularly important to use it diligently during the summer when you're going to be spending lots of time in the sunshine. Here, top dermatologists explain the perfect summer skin care routine.
The best acne products are essential for adults suffering from bad skin. While some women are lucky enough to outgrow teen acne (or skip it entirely — jerks), the rest of us need help dealing with the recurring blemishes in our 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond. That's when this list of the best acne products — along with the ones you should avoid — becomes especially handy. With it, we can navigate the endless acne treatment options out there and hone in on the best acne products that will help us treat everything from cystic acne and the occasional monster zit to chin acne or recurring breakouts.
Have you ever taken the time to read the names of the products you love so much? Like, sure, you know it's eye makeup, lipstick, or highlighter, but have you actually spent a few seconds to peep the specific shade name? If not, newsflash: They can be seriously dirty. And while there are plenty of naughty nail polishes, lipsticks, and blushes, nowadays, mascara seriously takes the cake when it comes to sensual names.
Honey isn't just a delicious sweetener: It turns out it's got some pretty neat skin care benefits too, thanks to its antioxidant and antimicrobial nature. A study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology notes that honey is great at softening and soothing skin and even slowing down the formation of wrinkles. Other research points to honey's ability to speed up the healing of wounds, while yet other research points out that honey is good at preventing the growth of Propionibacterium acnes, a bacteria that causes acne.