Oenophiles rejoice, August 28 is National Red Wine Day! Let's raise a glass — of Cab, Pinot, Zinfandel, Malbec — or whatever wine tickles your fancy. Like other fermented products, wine is chock-full of heart-healthy antioxidants (in moderation of course) as well as resveratrol, a polyphenol found in the grape skins that helps protect the fruit from illness or injury. Resveratrol (when ingested) can lower blood pressure as well as help to lower one's risk of developing heart disease or cancer — it has an anti-aging and anti-pollution effect when used topically in skincare. (Like we needed another excuse to enjoy a glass of wine!)
Given the fact that birth control methods have been around since the dawn of time (seriously, condoms made from animal-derived materials were first used around 3,000 B.C.) and many of the modern methods of pregnancy prevention, such as the birth control pill, have been used since the early 1960s, you'd think we'd have a solid understanding of how they work. But, like many other things involving the female body, birth control is still surrounded by an air of mystery, even by those who've been using it for decades.
This year saw the successes of makeup lines by many celebrities: There was Rihanna's game-changing Fenty Beauty launch, the meteoric rise of Kylie Jenner's Kylie Cosmetics and Jennifer Lopez's impressive collab with Inglot. So it makes sense that many more celebrities are eager to follow this trend. One thing's for sure: each of these releases will definitely bring something unique to the beauty industry. Here are some of the star-studded beauty releases you can look forward to next.
As a beauty writer, my friends and family members are always asking me for foundation recs. And even after testing dozens upon dozens, I've generally always steered them towards It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream, $38 (it's just so good!).
You’ve heard of pouring beer (or rosé!) on your hair for shinier locks and soaking in wine baths for ultra-nourished skin, but what about incorporating champagne into your beauty routine? It turns out that a little bubbly is not just fun to sip, but it's also good for your skin and hair. Bella Schneider, an esthetician and the founder of Bella Schneider Beauty and the LaBelle Day Spas & Salons, explains.