Complexion products are “often applied too thin,” so they “only provide a fraction of the labeled SPF,” says Heidi B. Prather, a board-certified dermatologist in Austin, Texas. In other words, in pursuit of a more seamless finish, you might be buffing away the protection. Dr. Gohara echoes this, saying, “You need to wear an extra … Read more
Vampire facials have earned a reputation for producing impressive results. According to Kim Nichols, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of NicholsMD, the best way to achieve optimal results is “a series of at least six PRP injection treatments, spaced about four weeks apart.” However, patients can still expect to see improvements after just one session, … Read more
This free-radical-fighting power isn’t just important for helping to keep signs of premature aging at bay. In neutralizing these free radicals, vitamin C may also help protect skin from precancerous changes caused by UV exposure, Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City, previously told Allure. How else does vitamin C benefit … Read more
If you live by your to-do lists the way I do, you might see wedding planning as your Super Bowl. You booked a venue (check), picked out flowers (check), and sent out invitations (touchdown!). Your calendar might be so full that your wedding beauty details—like your hair, makeup, skin care, and nail look—are the last … Read more
The brand and the dermatologists we spoke with recommend using the device for 15 minutes nightly; doing that, the brand claims that you’ll start to see results in 12 weeks. Every night, I would turn on the TV and glide the wand over one half of my face and then the other while catching up … Read more
Jennifer Love Hewitt is a big fan of tiny linework tattoos that make a big impact. Some a tributes to nature (like butterflies or leaves), others are spiritual symbols (like an evil eye for protection), and others are words or phrases (like the one that says “the universe always provides” that she got last fall). … Read more
Tattoos with typos are more common than you might think — even and especially among celebrities. Ariana Grande famously got “small charcoal grill” tattooed on her hand in Japanese — definitely not what she was going for — and several other celebrities have permanently marked themselves with foreign words that they believed to be different … Read more
It usually appears on the lower part of the face, such as your jawline or chin, adds Dr. Farhang. These lesions can be particularly painful and long-lasting because they stay beneath the skin’s surface. Due to excess sebum (oil), sweat, and clothing, breakouts can also develop on your chest, back, abdomen, and pelvis. How common … Read more
In January 2023, Spelman College launched an online certificate program in cosmetic science, and in just four terms, interest skyrocketed; 150 applications increased to 750. With such an energized response, the next step became abundantly clear, and now Spelman has announced that it will be expanding its STEM programming to offer a concentration in cosmetic … Read more
Maybe tanning is so popular again because it never really went away in the first place. The tanning industrial complex is a behemoth; even when we’re in an anti-suntanning era, she’s still chugging away selling bronzers and self-tanning products to create the illusion of a tan at home. Though they’re not as prevalent as they … Read more
