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.
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.
There is almost nothing more calming and peaceful than sitting on a beach or by the pool soaking up the sun, listening to the slight sound of the birds chirping and the wind blowing... until you're hit with the realization that all the sun that you've just soaked up will likely leave your skin burnt, dry, and in need of serious revitalization and soothing.
Oily skin is a struggle: You probably never leave the house without blotting papers in your bag. Makeup products with matte formula are also your top choices to help minimize the greasy look. It takes a lot of effort to get rid of that unwanted sheen across your face (TBH, it's tiring), and the worse part: you're more prone to acne, blackheads, and large pores.
We know by now that we should moisturize constantly, drink enough water and try to eat well. This means your complexion should reflect that, right? Well, not always: Sometimes we eat or drink certain things that could actually be bad for our skin.
Listen, putting acid around your eyes might not sound like the best idea, but hear us out: Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally found in our skin. Think of it like a sponge — it soaks up water molecules to help the skin stay hydrated. And since the natural aging process decreases the body's hyaluronic acid production, well, it's nice to re-up via your skin care routine.
Looking for the best anti-aging serum? Finding the perfect balance of moisture and effectiveness in an anti-aging serum isn't easy, and with hundreds of anti-aging products out there, it can be tough to know where to start. That's where our readers come in.
You know that slathering yourself in SPF when you hit the beach is a must (as is wearing sunglasses and sitting under an umbrella), but what sunscreen should you use? In July 2018, Hawaii became the first state to ban the sale of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinate, since researchers have found these chemicals to be potentially harmful to reefs and other life under the sea. So whether you're vacationing in Hawaii or hitting up your local beach, you may be wondering how to keep your skin safe — without causing any further damage to the environment.
It's a well known fact that exercise is good for you. The US government recommends 30 minutes of exercise every day to stay healthy, and even Elle Woods agrees: "Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy...". Breaking a sweat does wonders for your body and your mind... but is it also ruining your complexion? Possibly.
The name may sound scary, but the ultra-gentle, ultra-hydrating hyaluronic acid is actually naturally found in our body. It holds onto water molecules to keep skin hydrated and plump, so it's great for cultivating a dewy glow. In short, it's a good ingredient to keep an eye out for, since it's so adept at keeping your skin happy. Keep reading for some of our favorite hyaluronic acid-packed skin care products, from gentle cleansers to hydration-boosting serums.
For someone with oily skin, using an oil cleanser might sound scary... because excess oil can clog pores and cause acne, right? While that's technically true, don't be too quick to make oil-based products the bad guy. They're actually very effective at removing stubborn makeup (yes, even that waterproof mascara), dirt, and other skin impurities — without stripping your skin's natural barrier (the way harsher cleansers sometimes can). Actually, they can be much more effective than water-based cleansers, since you don't have to tug and scrub your skin too much (a wrinkle-causing habit you should stop, ASAP) as you use them.
We all have to start somewhere. But with hundreds and thousands of products on the market, establishing a skin care routine can get overwhelming. In fact, picking out your products is almost like trying to build a new relationship: They can either help you achieve your skin goals... or turn out to be a nightmare!
By now you probably already know just how important wearing sunscreen is, and not just when you're outside or during the summer months. An SPF 30 sunscreen should be part of your daily regimen whether it's sunny or storming, a frigid 10 degrees or a balmy 100; whether you're lounging poolside or stuck at the office. You also probably know that reapplication is a must — about once every two hours is a good rule to follow.
Your skin changes as you get older: In your 20s, you battled acne and oily skin — and in your 50s, you'll be dealing with fine lines and wrinkles. Your skin's natural oil production will stars to slow, which can lead to a duller complexion... and suffice it to say, with these changes, your same old foundation (and other makeup products) may not work the best for you anymore.
It's official: Cannabidiol (CBD) is the It Ingredient of 2019. You'd be hard-pressed to go anywhere these days without hearing someone rave about CBD or shopping at a store that sells it. (For a while, there was even a CBD cocktail bar near my apartment.)
You guys — yes, literally "you guys" — have you had The Talk? Perhaps your mom talked you through it as a pizza-faced kid? Your girlfriend or boyfriend may have brought it up once or twice Or, maybe, you're the one who needs to have the talk with the guy in your life? We're talking about the very important talk about skin care, of course.
Bliss was founded in 1996 by Marcia Kilgore, (the brains behind other beauty brands like: Soap & Glory, FitFlop, Soaper Duper & BEAUTY PIE). What started as a small chain of NYC spas helped start the self-care movement that is booming today. Basically, Bliss made it so that getting a spa treatment was no longer accessible to just the rich and famous.
The state of your under eyes can make or break your entire look. Sometimes, no matter how much high-coverage concealer you put on, there's no escaping it: You look like you haven't slept for days. Definitely not the look you want to go for — unless you plan to audition for an upcoming zombie apocalypse movie.
One of the most refreshing summer foods would have to be ripe, juicy tomatoes. They upgrade boring salads with a burst of flavor and have health benefits to boot, as they're loaded with the antioxidant lycopene, which does everything from protect your skin from the sun to lower your risk of certain cancers to improve your heart health.
