Do you find the smell and sight of cherry blossoms optimistic and alluring? Does it make you feel impatient as you remember biting into those first, succulent fruits of the season (especially since they're Whole30-friendly)? That burst of taste and smell of cherries that is so mesmerizing to some is only the surface. The glorious cherry tree has a lot more to give than that. In the beauty industry, both wild and sweet cherries are used for an array of benefits they have on our skin and hair. Here's which parts of the cherry trees are used and what it is that makes them a hero among natural skincare ingredients.
Congratulations, mama-to-be! And good for you, looking out for the health of your baby before it's even born. While the experience of pregnancy is different and personal for everyone, the one thing in common for all expecting ladies is that with pregnancy come a whole lot of changes — and among physical ones, you can expect changes in regard to your skin. If skincare is something you are mindful of, and are currently loving your carefully curated collection of beauty products, you might want to look over their ingredient lists to make sure they don't contain anything that could potentially harm your developing baby. Specific ingredients are advised to be avoided, but there are plenty of pregnancy-safe skincare products out there that can help you maintain (or get) the glow, battle dark spots or acne (infamously worsening in some women during pregnancy), nourish, heal and guard your skin — in a way that's safe for your baby.
Vitamin C is a well-established, powerhouse nutrient in skincare products, offering numerous anti aging benefits, including fighting oxidative stress, promoting collagen synthesis, boosting glow, and fading discolorations. Because vitamin C is a key player in collagen production, it can help improve skin elasticity and firmness, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and even work to prevent stretch marks. And that's not all — vitamin C can also help protect our skin against sun damage and environmental stressors, leading to a brighter, more even complexion. Vitamin C can work wonders for a variety of skin concerns, including hyperpigmentation, dullness, and uneven texture. By promoting collagen synthesis and inhibiting melanin production, it reduces the appearance of dark spots and brightens the complexion. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe irritated skin and reduce redness.
Festival season is upon us, and with it comes the challenge of keeping our beauty game strong amidst the dancing, the elements, and the crowds. Whether a Coachella veteran or a first-timer, it's important to have some tricks up our sleeve to keep the long days and late nights all about laughter, movement and beauty, and less about hair, skincare, or makeup malfunctions.
Oily and acne-prone skin? Some new acne skincare launches out there are making waves, and may just be the solution you've been looking for. Anyone who's battled acne will tell you all about acne stubbornness, and the diligence and attention required to get "good enough" results; product systems tend to provide quicker and more consistent results, but they also tend to cost not little of money. Perhaps you like one product from the set, but are not that into the others? The idea rules, though — never give acne any peace by fighting them gently (and consistently) with every single product in your morning skincare routine.
It may be official Self-Care Day today, but by now, we all know the importance of having those regularly, regardless of how wide or narrow the intervals are between them. Once again, we are facing the importance of consistency and the big power within
This is a lightweight, transfer-proof and a crease-free illuminating concealer. Thanks to brightening pigments, pearls and energizing ingredients, the under eye area will look lifted and refreshed, and will feel comfortable at the same time. Available in 15 shades.
Earth Day is every day! However, it is also a global event acknowledged and celebrated on April 22nd every year since the 1970's. As our world reshapes continually and as climate change awareness grows more deeply in societies worldwide, we keep witnessing the changes both the fashion and beauty industries are implementing with sustainability in mind; one of them is the rise of waterless products, offering us quality face and body care, only plastic-free and zero-waste.
Seasons are changing and so are our skin's needs. To prepare our skin for new environmental conditions and adjust our skincare routine, New York-based licensed esthetician, Eden Gilliam states that professional treatments should make up about 25% of our skin health, or should be done at least seasonally. She recommends resurfacing peels which will clear the way for moisture-locking treatments and care.
Made for all skin types, this makeup remover effortlessly cleanses away makeup and sunscreen. Skin is left supple thanks to a custom blend of 9 luxe oils and shea butter. It also features a light, refreshing spa water-inspired scent and rinses out quickly and easily, without leaving any residue behind.
We are so grateful for the existence of hybrid makeup products and hybrid skincare products. They cater to our minimalist skin care phase/need, they multitask, they offer us a two-in-one kind of product. As any beauty lover (myself included) would say — we very much like our options. Especially on those days when we wish or need to streamline everything in the day, including our morning skin care.
Transitional care, i.e. skin and hair care in between seasons, may get a little frustrating from time to time: we could feel like we have just gotten used to a new routine, finally found and provided what our skin needs, and then it starts to feel like it's time to re-adjust, all too quickly. Luckily, plum oil could be that "just right" transitional partner to us.
To honor and celebrate Black History Month, we've put together a list of emerging, newly launched, as well as some long-standing Black-owned beauty businesses you should know about — because you're going to be obsessed! We can safely assume you are very familiar with Rihanna's brand, as well as that of Pat McGrath (both featured often on our pages, among others), so we wanted to introduce you to some that may be new to you and just as deserving of your (money and) attention.
A warm welcome, at the same time, to a beauty brand launch so fresh, it's still sizzling. We are richer by a collection of nutritiously balanced and clinically responsive products created to make taking care of our skin as intuitive as eating a well-balanced diet. This cleanser has been formulated to remove daily grime, reduce shine, and prevent clogged pores (great if skin has gotten a bit oilier) and keep the microbiome happy.
It doesn't matter how old or young we are — dark circles don't discriminate, and can make anyone look worn down. We now know that they are, in the majority of cases, hereditary, but that certain lifestyle habits (like smoking, drinking, unprotected sun exposure and irregular sleep) can help them appear and stick around. So, what ingredients should one look for in an eye cream in order to banish dark circles?
Hey, no one said we're low maintenance. All joking aside, though, we did want to compile a list of products we would need should we find ourselves: 1) in an unexpected, getting-ready-to-go-out disaster, or in a less dramatic, but panic-provoking nonetheless, issue of being late; and 2) having a long, late night. The list includes all of these saviors, and then some — and all are gloriously pink!
We have all experienced the pain of cold weather wreaking havoc on our hands, making our skin endlessly thirsty and hungry, our cuticles in need of grooming more often, and our nails...oh, the brittleness... All that can change, luckily, and sometimes within minutes, seconds even!
Cleansing milks don't actually have much to do with actual milk, but the name rather refers to the texture of the product. And here's why you're going to love using a cleansing milk, and just when it has the chance to shine the most — with compromised, dryer-than-usual, perpetually thirsty, winter skin.
No matter how chapped your lips are, they are not beyond saving; actually, they can look and feel as good as they used to, maybe even better. For most of us, hyaluronic acid is the hero ingredient in at least one product in our cabinets of skincare goodies. We love it, dermatologists love it and it has found its way into every kind of beauty product. And no wonder it is so — it's highly moisturizing and has little to no side effects.
"I wish everyone the Happiest New Year! I wanted to share some of my FAVORITE things I think every woman should have in 2023. Hope these goodies bring you as much joy as they've brought me...let's get into it!!" — Halle Berry.
