Slugging sounds like some ultra trendy wellness fad or another viral TikTok food hack. But it actually has to do with your skin. It began as a Korean beauty secret and became popular via social media. In case you are wondering, it doesn't involve actual slugs. Or K-beauty's beloved snail mucin.
The pandemic has changed every aspect of our lives. Face masks have forced us to reevaluate our beauty routines. We've focused our makeup routine on our eyes and even developed strategies to deal with maskne.
Fresh fruit is an enjoyable treat in both spring and summer. It's juicy and refreshing, making it the perfect snack on a hot day. Or any day for that matter. It turns out that applying fruit on your skin can have serious benefits. Yep, everything from watermelon to cherry to papaya has the ability to boost your glow, protect your skin from harsh environmental elements, calm redness and more.
It's no surprise that "how to get rid of acne" was one of the most searched beauty questions of 2020. It's always been a common skin care concern, but since we've all been wearing masks lately maskne has become a real issue.
Plenty of skin care ingredients have a historical background or roots in holistic well-being. But not all of them have the scientific research and data to back up their claims. If you're someone who appreciates a good study or you simply want to put your money where the data is, stick to the following anti-aging ingredients that have been proven effective.
You know all about the benefits of vitamin C and hyaluronic acid for your complexion. But there's another ingredient that can seriously do wonders for your skin. We're talking about niacinamide.
The first time I had an oxygen facial I remember thinking it was one of the most luxurious experiences in the world. It was bubbly and invigorating and I knew it was doing glorious things for my skin. What's more, it was one of the first times my husband actually noticed I had pampered myself. So when I learned there was an at-home device that could basically deliver the same results, I was in.
The right branding and packaging can normalize any product. No longer are vaginal bacteria-killing products and eczema creams banished to the back of your medicine cabinet. Even acne is being embraced thanks to brands like Starface , which turned brightly colored blemish patches into must-have accessories. Brands like Starface aren't all about style over substance, however. The industry-shifting products featured in the following slideshow work just as great as they look and effectively treat everything from boob sweat to thigh chafing.
As a teenage debutante in Richmond, Tinsley Mortimer says she has been experimenting with makeup and skincare from a very young age. While her signature southern charm can be traced back to her Virgina upbringing, most of us didn't get to know her until the early aughts when she became a veritable it girl on the New York social scene, culminating with her own CW reality show High Society. Fast forward a few years and she joined the cast of Real Housewives of New York only to leave three years later, in 2020, after her engagement to Chicago-based CouponCabin CEO Scott Klut.
Daphne Oz, daughter of TV's famed Doctor Oz, has been in the spotlight for almost two decades. She launched her first book, the bestselling The Dorm Room Diet, when she was still a college student. Since then, she has written two more books as well as gone on to host MasterChef Junior and The Dish on Oz. She's also the co-host of the Mom Brain podcast where, along with now controversial co-host Hilaria Baldwin, she discusses life as a mother of four while interviewing parenting experts. An advocate for enjoying food while living healthfully, she's a nutrition ambassador for Persona, which she says helps her fill in occasional nutrition gaps. Plus she recently launched a skincare brand, Loum Beauty. Not bad for a mom of four kids under six!
Retinol: It's the ingredient that has people stressing almost as much as when you use the last drop of a discontinued beauty product. Retinol products have a reputation for being effective but harsh. And here we are in the middle of winter when skin is put through the ringer with blustery winds, freezing temperatures, drying central heating and more. It sounds like risky business to pair a notoriously potent ingredient with harsh weather, so we asked experts about the best ways to use retinol in the winter without skin suffering a major reaction.
When we use a mirror, we're typically using it to apply our various serums and facial oils and to master our gua sha technique. We aren't looking in the mirror wondering how we can achieve the same look of said mirror on our skin. Well, we are now. Mirror skin is the coveted look du jour and it very much is about getting the same effect as a mirror. It might sound a bit abstract, but the regimen is crystal clear. (Sorry!) We asked experts about the latest skin care trend and how to achieve mirror skin.
There is no shortage of stellar new beauty brands competing for our attention. While testing through them can be part of the journey, sometimes we don't have the energy, time or funds to waste on lackluster lines. So, we've asked beauty experts for their picks of the under-the-radar hair, wellness and skin care brands that are totally worth a spot on your shelf.
We all know the classics like Mustela and Johnson & Johnson, but a growing crop of ingredient-conscious moms are looking to newer brands to pamper their little ones' skin. In fact, the tot beauty category is seeing such fast-powered interest that even luxury brands like Dr. Barbara Sturm and Chantecaille are getting into the kids beauty business. Ditto for highbrow children's brands like Bonpoint, which expanded into baby skincare just a few short years ago. But don't worry — not all Johnson & Johnson alternatives come with caviar prices. There are plenty of affordable options that offer better ingredients (lest anyone forget this lawsuit), cleaner practices and swankier packaging than your run-of-the-mill drugstore buys.
At this point you'd be hard pressed to find someone who hasn't heard of Botox's ability to fight fine lines and wrinkles. "It's one of the number one treatments I do at my practice," says Dr. Dennis Gross, MD, a dermatologist and dermatological surgeon. "There's no golden age to start Botox — every person ages differently due to genetics and lifestyle choices and there's no age where you're too old for Botox. That being said, Botox is only FDA-approved and available for patients 18 and older." It's also worth underlining that Botox is not safe for people who are pregnant, breastfeeding and, those with a neurological disease, need clearance from their neurologist.
Do you have a morning routine? Most of us do. Whether it means a fresh pot of coffee and the New York Times crossword puzzle, a sunrise jog around the neighborhood, or a simple boiled egg and toast (or all of the above), it's a great way of establishing the template for a good day.
There are so many new product launches in the beauty industry that you can start to feel fatigued by it all. But every once in a while, a product drops that captures your attention and gives you those 'bout to get glam warm and fuzzies. That's exactly how I felt when I learned about Opte, a literal "digital skin printer." I'll get into all the details in a second, but spoiler alert: it works.
When we find a skin care ingredient that works, it's only natural for it to become a cannot-live-without-favorite. The problem is some skin care ingredients actually work best in moderate quantities. Overdoing them — like with a lot of good things in life — can actually result in negative consequences. Read: An irritated, angry complexion. To paraphrase a famous quote, with good ingredients comes the responsibility of using them correctly.
We all want to encourage our loved ones to indulge in a bit of self-care whether that means facilitating a workout, pampering their skin with clean beauty, loading their plate with healthy foods or ensuring they get good, quality sleep. If 2020 has taught us anything it's that health is wealth, so no matter your budget we've rounded up a variety of unique, health-minded holiday finds to delight anyone on your list .
