“Peptides are small molecules that serve as building blocks for proteins in our bodies,” explains Ellen Marmur, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City and the founder of MMSkincare. The purpose of adding them to your hair routine, she says, is to “enrich the scalp and build a robust environment for strong follicles.” Peptides … Read more
Dr. King also raises other concerns that prevent regulators from making tretinoin more widely accessible—namely, it’s an ingredient that could impact a fetus. When taken orally, retinoids (like isotretinoin, aka Accutane) have been found to potentially cause birth defects or miscarriage. It is not known if topical retinoids could pose danger to a fetus, but … Read more
Your doctor will then examine your jaw in greater detail. They may ask you to clench your teeth, for example, says Dr. Marchbein. During this exam, she says she observes how bulky the muscle is while drawing lines along the jaw and from the ear to the corner of the mouth. These will serve as … Read more
Henna can deposit long-lasting color to your hair and improve the overall look and feel of your strands. Says New York-based dermatologist Marisa Garshick, MD, “It’s known to have conditioning properties that can make the hair softer, shinier, and more manageable.” You may have heard that henna can also promote hair growth, but, as the … Read more
3. Smaller beauty brands could have a tough go of it. It used to be that launching a beauty brand required pretty major scale — you had to produce enough serums, for example, to satisfy Sephora. Then came the internet and the concept of DTC or direct-to-consumer selling. Being able to sell your products online lowered … Read more
Over on TikTok and Instagram, people are using beef tallow as a facial moisturizer. But if you head to Target and browse the skin-care aisle, you likely won’t see it listed on the ingredients label of a moisturizer (yet, anyway). While beef tallow has non-food uses, it’s not an ingredient widely utilized in today’s conventional … Read more
If you want the Rolls-Royce of exfoliation, try the Best of Beauty award-winning Shani Darden Skin Care Triple Acid Signature Peel, a two-step system that involves brushing on a gel (blended with mandelic, lactic, and glycolic acids) and following it with a soothing clay mask. It packs a punch, so you’ll only need to use … Read more
You absolutely, positively do not have to pay $450 for a fragrance. But sometimes—just sometimes—the smell of a perfume and the way it captivates your senses makes you want to splurge…or, at least, you’d be willing to. That’s the power of scent: It will transport you to a beautiful place, bring back memories, ignite emotions, … Read more
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Put through rigorous testing—including for durability—the new-and-improved dryer features three heat settings, three fan speed settings, four pro-styling modes that offer preset heat and air controls based on hair type, two styling attachments (a concentrator nozzle and a diffuser), and a handy app that lets you customize your settings from your phone. About the technology … Read more
For something rich but not-at-all greasy, try CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, a ceramide-packed drugstore favorite that’s a classic for a reason. For the face, we recommend Drunk Elephant La La Retro Whipped Cream. It’s a favorite of Mina Amin, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Los Angeles, who says its “ceramides help restore the skin’s protective barrier, … Read more
