Beauty

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With the night-and-day change in my redness score and my positive physical results, I wondered if I was seeing Dr. Sung’s theory— that cellular inflammation impacts acne—play out in real time. And I wondered why the role of inflammation in acne was not discussed with patients like myself more often. There’s so much focus on inflammation in general medical research …

Key ingredients: ceramides, proteins, lactic acid| Who it’s for: damaged hair Best Shine Spray: Redken One United All-in-One Multi-Benefit Treatment Redken One United All-in-One Multi-Benefit Treatment Why it’s worth it: Made with hair-strengthening lactic acid, Redken One United All-in-One Multi-Benefit Treatment is unmatched in its ability to multitask, according to Davenport. “It does it all, from boosting shine and softness …

Spring brings warmer weather, rainy days, and gorgeous new blooms—and a giant reminder that I need to get my shit mess in order. I live in a two-bedroom apartment with my husband (and cat and dog), and when we moved in a few years ago, our second bedroom was designated as our office-slash-workout area. These days, it’s a big ‘ol …

When I was 27, I became obsessed with my 11s. The tiny parallel frown lines (or glabellar lines) etched deeply in between my brows were likely due to years of squinting from the back of the class, and long days spent in the Florida sun sans sunscreen. (I have so, so much regrets.) I hated my 11s—and I wanted them …

It is profoundly rare to hear a celebrity discuss their cosmetic procedures. First of all, it’s nobody’s business—no one has to “confess” what they’ve gotten done. Second, there seems to be a bit of an unspoken rule among famous people to let the commonfolk believe that they naturally look and age more agreeably. And in the unusual instance that someone …

For those of us whose idea of a winter glow doesn’t involve jetting off to a tropical resort, we have the happy task of adjusting our skin care and makeup instead to accommodate for the dry, cold, sharp air and punishing, even more drying indoor heating (fun). Flaky, dry, irritated skin seems to be the norm every winter and yet, …

As a former Florida girl, I live for New York City summers. I love the heat, the vibes, and the fact that I can easily score a table at my favorite restaurants without a reservation. What I don’t love? The brutally humid, sauna-like subway station platforms, the foul rotting sidewalk garbage stench that fills the air once temps hit 80 …

Works on: diamonds, gold, and platinum jewelry Best for Travel: Connoisseurs Diamond Dazzle Stik Connoisseurs Diamond Dazzle Stik Why it’s worth it: I swear by the Connoisseurs Diamond Dazzle Stik for keeping my engagement ring sparkling while on the road; it acts like a stain-removal pen for your gems. I’ve gotten every single one of my peers this stick when …

To anyone who loves skin care, being a dermatologist might seem a bit like being the proverbial kid in a candy store. You have access to all of the newest and best treatments on the market to erase every little wrinkle and dark spot, giving you the clear and radiant complexion of your dreams. Outside of celebrities, dermatologists tend to …