Amazon is home to more than just cheap home goods and electronics: It's got a ton of hidden beauty treasures. And you know what? It's a total myth that great skin care products need to come with designer sticker prices. In fact, you can get clearer, brighter, and smoother skin — and better hair — with these beauty dupes (some of which go for as little as 10 percent the price of their high-end counterparts).
"Why so sensitive?" is a question those with reactive skin often ask themselves, when faced with an angry, red complexion. And no one wants irritated skin.
"Your lymphatic system brings nutrients and carries away waste from every cell in the body," explains Joanna Vargas, celebrity facialist and founder of Joanna Vargas Salons and Skin Care. "It doesn't have its own pump, so the lymphatic system relies on our own body movement to perform vital function."
Mona Kattan, the president and co-founder of Huda Beauty — a company now valued at over $1 billion! — shares her love of all things beauty with her over 2 million Instagram followers.
You've heard it a million times — and you'll hear it a million more — sunscreen is a year-round essential. There are two categories of sunscreen filters: physical — also known as mineral — and chemical. More and more dermatologists are urging patients to use physical blocks, namely zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. "This is due to a recent FDA study showing that chemical sunscreens are being absorbed into the bloodstream at alarming rates — way over the level deemed safe by the FDA," says dermatologist and founder of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, Dr. Dennis Gross. "One ingredient — oxybenzone — showed an absorption rate 188 times the safe level after one application."
Eight hours of undisturbed sleep has a surprising amount of benefits: It enhances athletic performance, improves your productivity, and even boosts your mood. Good sleep also helps with tissue repair and growth, as well as cell turnover... hence the term "beauty sleep." That's part of the reason you wake up looking radiant and fresh after a sufficient snooze.
When your WFH set-up involves rotates between the kitchen table and the couch... well, you've got a lot more time to test sheet masks. I haven't always been the the biggest sheet mask fan, so I'd let a bunch of samples pile up — and what better time to give them a try now?
April 4, 2020 is National Vitamin C Day. And what better way to celebrate than with a round-up of all our favorite vitamin C skin care products? Keep reading to see our top picks; from brightening eye creams to sumptuous beauty oils.
We're all washing our hands a lot — and we're happy to do it, especially given what a big difference it can make for everyone. The only caveat? Well... our hands are getting drier and drier (and they're bearing a closer and closer resemblance to that of a crypt keeper's, too).
Let's be honest, there are plenty of other things we'd rather spend our money on than a $150+ microdermabrasion treatment. While of course, we value beautiful, healthy, glowing skin, not everyone wants to splurge on monthly medispa treatments. At any rate, it may make more sense to stay at home and give yourself the "microdermabrasion" of your life — right in the comfort of your own bathroom.
Who doesn't wash their face in the shower, right? You already wash your hair, shave your legs and brush your teeth in there, so why not get the face washing over with too?
Anyone who has tried to get rid of a blemish that has appeared overnight knows that great skin requires diligence and patience. Sure, some women won the genetic lottery and can get away with nothing more than washing their face to maintain a glowing complexion... but alas, we can't all be so lucky.
When I first saw skin care stickers come onto the market, obviously my first reaction was that they were adorable, but then I thought to myself "but do they really WORK?".
If you're new to skin care, all the ingredient talk can get overwhelming. Let's review: Retinol is good for discoloration and elasticity, AHAs will leave your complexion glowing, and BHAs will keep your pores clear. Then there's also superstar ingredients like niacinamide, vitamin C, SPF and more to consider...
Not to get all science-y on you, but it's really important to understand how the pH of your skin can affect the way it looks and feels. In short, pH refers to acidity levels. It ranges from 1 to 14, with seven being considered neutral; everything below seven is acidic, while everything above seven is basic. You'd think that seven would be perfect for your skin — but in all reality, the Journal of Cosmetic Science reports than a pH level of just below five is ideal for the skin.
You've probably heard of vitamin C and its many skin care benefits at this point — but in case you're in need of a refresher, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Nava Greenfield, MD, explains that it helps reduce skin damage by protecting against free radicals. "The skin needs antioxidants to stop and reverse this damage, and vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can work to repair harmed skin cells," she says.
The golden rule of skin care: NEVER sleep with your makeup on.
Yes, we've all had those nights when we're so exhausted from or a night of partying that we forget and wake up with foundation and mascara smeared on our pillowcases... but we're not here to talk about our mistakes of the past.
No one likes dry, flaky skin... which is why we're here with a round up of body scrubs, all set to save the day. These hardworking (yet gentle) exfoliants help keep your skin extra smooth and happy. We've chosen some of our favorite options at various price points, from the drugstore aisle, to the luxury department store counter! Keep reading to see our top picks.
Let's be real: when you're sneezing up a storm, the last thing you have on your mind is a strict ten-step skin care regimen (replete with weekly at-home AHA peels and bubbly sheet masks, of course).