I want to start by saying that I am one of the biggest cheese and ice cream aficionados you will ever meet. I start my day every day with coffee that has half and half in it and I eat various other dairy-based foods throughout the day. Being someone who struggles with oily and acne-prone skin, I've always heard about the correlation between consuming dairy and acne. I recently attended an acne conference with the brand, La Roche Posay, hosted by Dr. Annie Chu, a cosmetic dermatologist that often works with patients who have acne. Chu talked about many factors that cause acne — food being one of them. She advises her patients to give up a food for at least two weeks to help determine if it is causing the breakouts.
It may seem like a somewhat mundane (and, let's be honest, slightly smelly) ingredient usually relegated to the back of the pantry, but did you know that apple cider vinegar (or ACV, as its friends call it) actually has a ton of health and beauty benefits? It can be used for everything from toning skin to cleansing hair — and there have even been preliminary studies linking the stuff to reducing obesity and helping manage sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. Keep reading to see some of the ways this simple ingredient can be used to nourish your body, inside and out.
Have you heard about the latest from Becca? In addition to its recent collaboration with Chrissy Teigen, the brand has just launched the new Skin Love collection, a beauty line made with natural ingredients that are designed to help hydrate and brighten your skin over time — in other words, they're good for you inside and out. The new release includes Becca's first serum, as well as a new a highlighter and foundation formula. Keep reading to get the skinny on everything the collection has to offer.
We all know sunscreen is essential when it comes to sun protection, but it’s far from the only method dermatologists recommend. The sun’s rays are strong and affect more than just your skin, but also your eyes and hair. For this reason, dermatologists don’t mess around when it comes to packing up for a day spent at the beach or poolside. They turn to an array of products for protection, including UPF clothing, umbrellas and tents, protective eyewear and SPF-containing beauty products such as lip glosses, balms, hairsprays and spritzes. To get a true peek at the specific items and brands they rely on for ultimate sun protection, we asked 13 dermatologists to share the beach bag necessities they can’t live without.
