If you don't have clear skin, you probably don't have a clear sense what to do about it, either. There are a million different acne products on the market, and just as many random pieces of advice on how to cure it. (Chocolate? Doesn't cause pimples, after all.) All those false starts and false hopes can make a girl think her best solution is to simply invest in full-coverage foundation.
If you suffer from acne, psoriasis or another skin condition, chances are you've tried everything to get rid of it. From crazy diets to expensive procedures, there's no rock that goes unturned in the fight for clear, healthy-looking skin. But have you tried wishing it away? Psychodermatology, an emerging field that makes the connection between skin health and mental health, suggests that using your mind to get rid of a problematic skin condition isn't such a crazy concept.
If you're into beauty -- even if you only dabble -- you probably know that most of the hottest trends come courtesy of Korea. From BB creams and cushion compacts to oil cleansers, many Korean favorites have made their way stateside.
You change your wardrobe when winter rolls around, so what makes you think you shouldn't change your skin care? After all, your moisturizers and serums are sort of like clothes for the face -- they protect it from outside elements. And when those outside elements are destroying your skin, you need to have an arsenal of winter skin-care products on your side. Here, the best skin-care products for combating dry skin.
You could do everything else right: eat the best foods for your skin, be up to date on the latest in anti-aging skin care and tirelessly slather on sunscreen -- but if you're neglecting your hands, all your efforts to harness the fountain of youth are for naught.
Winter comes with its many perks (hot chocolate, cozy pajamas, endless pie) but dry, itchy skin is not one of them. While that taut, tight feeling and unsightly flakes are a nuisance for everyone, the more visible scales and ashy dryness that show up more prominently on dark skin make them even more annoying and troublesome for women of color.
The best beauty products save you time and money, and these 16 devices do just that. (Some even knock a few years off your appearance.) The new crop of electronic gadgets, at-home lasers and microcurrent therapy devices utilize the latest technology to deliver better-than-ever results. We tried dozens of beauty devices -- zapping, prodding and poking our skin to find the best gadgets that smooth skin, erase wrinkles, refine pores and even annihilate cellulite. Here, the top 16 beauty gadgets that made the cut.
About three years ago, photographer and style blogger Garance Doré declared that she was giving up water. Instead, she vowed to only wash her face with micellar water -- or French cleansing water. She even tried to keep her face dry when she showered.
For every woman with a bathroom cabinet full of once-used products, it's clear finding a skin care regimen that fulfills individual needs is not an easy process. We all want to find that one magic product that does wonders for both our complexion and our self-esteem. And for many women who suffer from hyperpigmentation -- a darkening of the skin caused by overproduction of melanin resulting in patchy dark areas or small spots -- this requires a do-it-all brightening serum and dark spot corrector.
Fermented foods like kimchi and sauerkraut are probably the last things that come to mind when you think of beautiful skin. But these smelly snacks are packed with probiotics -- anti-inflammatories that help balance your gut and keep pesky skin conditions like acne and dryness at bay.
Getting acne to do a disappearing act is never an easy task, but in Hispanic women, it can be David Blaine-tricky. According to Joshua Zeichner, M.D., director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York, acne in Latina skin has to be treated quickly to reduce the risk of dark spots.
You can't sit for 20 minutes in front of the tube without some celebrity flash dancing across the screen advertising the new "breakthrough" in anti-aging skin care. The lights are flashy, her skin looks flawless and there is always some gimmick that sets this one apart from the hundreds of other skin care products out there. The next thing you know, you're buying said celebrity-endorsed product only to have it sit under your sink along with the other eye creams you got suckered into buying.
While there are a ton of state-of-the-art, anti-aging skin care products and treatments on the market, looking younger begins from the inside out. You really are what you eat. Your food should not only satiate your every taste bud and be your fuel, but you should also think of your food as part of your skin care routine. anti-aging vitamins into your breakfast, lunch and dinner will help yield more radiant, youthful skin.
There isn't much that isn't improved upon by adding bubbles. Case in point: Beverages, baths, gum and hot tubs are infinitely more fun with fizz. Now beauty products are getting in on the game -- and it's not just for show. According to dermatologist Dr. Jeanette Graf, MD, fizzing skin care products have an exfoliating effect that allows their active ingredients to penetrate the skin more effectively. The result: impossibly gorgeous, glowing skin.
A $4 washcloth is my ultimate beauty tool. Yes, I'm serious. If you want to look instantly better without makeup, try this: Soak a washcloth, pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds and lay it on your face for a minute or two. It creates a quick flush, it wakes you up as well as a cup of coffee, and makes your face look as good as wearing foundation.
