Fashion

Why Chemical Peels Are the Secret to Perfect Skin

Did you know that the best time to get an in-office treatment at your dermatologist’s office is… right now? Thanks to the cooler weather, vanishing sunlight, and potential vacation days you’ve still got racked up, spending a little extra time at home healing from a procedure just makes seasonal sense. Aside from laser treatments and certain injectables, one of the …

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How to Get Rid of Bug Bites

It’s so hot out! And so grossly humid! So much so that I never want to leave my apartment. Recently, though, I did leave (please clap) and rented a car to go for a very long hike up a mountain (please clap again). I did it for the endorphins, which I got post five-mile trek (woo!), but I also left …

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12 Best Tightening Body Lotions, According to Dermatologists

Editor’s tip: Q10 is a coenzyme naturally present in your skin, working to energize your cells and help maintain a firm, smooth, and refreshed appearance. Key ingredients: Q10, l-carnitine, lotus extract | Fragrance-free: no Best Scent: Korres Elasti-Smooth Body Butter Guava Korres Elasti-Smooth Body Butter Guava Why we love it: Korres has long been our go-to for transforming dry, rough …

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12 Best Shampoos for Fine Hair, According to Hairstylists

Editor’s tip: “When styling, using less tension allows the hair’s natural elasticity to shine, helping to maintain that coveted ‘bounce,’” says Thomas. Key ingredients: peptides, phytantriol, amino acids | Fragrance-free: no Frequently Asked Questions What type of shampoo is best for fine hair? The best shampoo for fine hair is lightweight and cleanses thoroughly without weighing your strands down. “For …

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I Tried Forever Clear BBL Laser Treatment for My Chronic Acne | Review

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 …

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9 Best Redken Products, According to Hairstylists

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 …

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Spring Cleaning Your Skin-Care Collection

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 …

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3 Ways to Prevent and Treat Fine Lines and Wrinkles

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 …

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Meghan Trainor Is So Excited for Her Postpartum Boob Job

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 …

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7 Winter Makeup Tips for Glowing Skin, According to Experts

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, …

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