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Retinol concentration: 0.25% | Key ingredients: oat extract, silver mushroom | Fragrance-free: yes Frequently Asked Questions Is retinol cream good for your hands? “Yes, retinol cream can be beneficial for the hands,” says Dr. Spearman. “Many people with mature skin focus on the face with treatments to look younger than their age there, but the hands can expose the truth.” …

Fragrance notes: orange blossom, neroli | Key ingredients: grape seed oil, sunflower oil, coconut oils Best Lather: Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Wash Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Wash Why We Love It: A classic for a reason, Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom is a floral dream that turns your shower into …

Of course, we know the rest of the story: “Mommy makeovers” quickly rose in popularity—this, at a time when plastic surgery was still pretty hush-hush—with 325,000 “mommy makeover” procedures performed the same year as the New York Times article. (For context, 347,500 breast augmentations were performed in total that year, the most popular surgery procedure at the time, according to …

So, despite whisperings that fluoride is something damaging to be avoided, it’s critical to dental health. “Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel, making it more resistant to decay, and it helps remineralize early cavities before they become serious issues. It’s a cost-effective, science-backed way to protect smiles,” explains Dr. Kandov. However, non-fluoride is a good call for children developing early brushing habits …

Brightness settings: 1% to 100% | Sounds: none | Sunrise starts: 5 to 60 minutes before alarm time Best Sunset Options: Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300 Why it’s worth it: If you’re trying to keep your phone out of the bedroom, the Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300 has a straightforward interface that doesn’t require the use of an app. In addition to …

Iván Pol, facialist and founder of The Beauty Sandwich, recounts the story of how he lost almost everything.

Weight: 12 lbs, 15 lbs | Size: 48” x 72”, 60” x 80” | Colors: 2 Best Hues: Casper Weighted Blanket Why it’s worth it: You already have a place in your heart (and on your bed frame) for Casper’s iconic mattresses, so it’s no surprise their Weighted Blanket is just as impressive. With a 100% cotton twill construction and …

Key notes: aldehyde, rose, peony, violet, musk, sandalwood | Available sizes: 50 mL, 100 mL For the Byredo Newbies: Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum Why it’s worth it: Of all the Byredo scents, Gypsy Water is probably the safest pick for those who don’t usually dip into niche fragrance territory. That’s not a dig …

Welcome to It’s Textured, a column where we untangle the joy, trauma, confusion, and frustration that can come with Black hair. This month, writer Shani Hillian shares how taking care of her daughter’s hair has opened up a path of healing for herself. I sat as still as possible, anticipating the Marcel iron’s scorch as it inched closer and closer …

In the US, sunscreen is classified as a drug, and because of that, its formulations (and the chemicals in them) must go through long, meticulous drug approval processes with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These processes typically result in ingredient limitations, which is why “there hasn’t been a new [chemical or mineral] approved for use in sunscreens in …