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First-time users should start by using retinol once or twice a week, gradually increasing to every other day—if your skin can handle it, you can bump up to nightly use. Whatever the frequency, there may be an adjustment period of slight irritation, so just be prepared. It’s normal! Over-the-counter vitamin-A formulations, like those with retinol and retinaldehyde (often shortened to …

Making the decision to get a hair transplant of my own wasn’t easy, and without the help and support from friends who have undergone hair transplants themselves, I would have been lost in the process. There was a point when I thought of transplants as only being for people with accessibility to notable doctors, fancy treatments… and, of course, the …

Despite what celebrities and magazines of yore would have us believe, drinking an exorbitant amount of water won’t give you glowy skin. Instead, the small group of people who make up Hollywood’s elite maintain regular, intense skin regimens. Even fewer of them get time with makeup artist Patrick Ta. Glow-maker to Salma Hayek, Joan Smalls, and more stars, Ta has …

We’re still riding the Fiji high that is Love Island USA season 6, and while we miss checking in nightly to see what our villa faves are up to (and what looks they’re serving), the islanders are still giving us more than enough content to work with. Take fan faves Kaylor Martin and Liv Walker for example: less than a …

Rihanna is here with the ultimate reminder to wear your sunscreen every. Single. Day. If you didn’t gasp at her glowing skin in her latest pics, can I check your pulse real quick? The Fenty Beauty founder shared a handful of cute snapshots on her personal Instagram to promote the Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Face Moisturizer SPF 30 and …

Hailey Bieber’s latest manicure was a family affair. On August 23, Justin Bieber announced the birth of their first child with a photo of the newborn’s tiny foot nestled in a soft blanket and Hailey’s freshly manicured hand. “WELCOME HOME,” he captioned the first photo of Jack Blues Bieber on Instagram, which has since received over 19 million likes. Hailey …

Vitamin C Antioxidant vitamin C is the gold standard for addressing dark spots and hyperpigmentation. New York City-based board-certified dermatologist Patricia Wexler, MD, previously told Allure that this particular vitamin contains a property that inhibits your skin’s melanin production, which is what causes discoloration. In addition to brightening and evening tone, vitamin C can prevent dark spots from forming in …

Material: lyocell | Sizes: twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and Cali king | Colors: 34 Best Bamboo Cooling Sheets: Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set Why it’s worth it: Though viscose is typically considered a semi-synthetic fiber, these breathable sheets, made from 100% bamboo fabric, feel super plush and don’t trap heat. Cozy Earth’s bamboo …

That said, they can still be beneficial for some people. “While they are generally less powerful than professional devices, they still provide effective exfoliation and can help improve skin texture, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and enhance the absorption of skin-care products,” says Dr. Garshick. Are at-home microdermabrasion tools worth it? That depends. Will you actually use it? If …

Dr. Hilal-Campo echoes this point. “It never ceases to alarm me how people will discount their health and safety in the pursuit of a cosmetic benefit,” she says. “Not all risks incurred when trying a beauty trend are the same. Trying a new hair color DIY technique and damaging your hair might be embarrassing, but it’s not dangerous. If you …