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
When it comes to celebrities and cosmetic procedures, many of us fancy ourselves detectives, confidently guessing what certain stars have undergone just by looking at their pictures. And yes, it’s more common than ever for people — especially those with abundant financial means — to get plastic surgery and other aesthetic treatments if they so … Read more
Christie Brinkley is opening up about her recent skin cancer diagnosis. The supermodel took to Instagram to share all the details behind the basal cell carcinoma that was removed from her face, including the surprising reason she was diagnosed at all. According to Brinkley, she was tagging along with one of her daughters for a … Read more
However, Christopher Bunick, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and associate professor of dermatology for the Yale School of Medicine — who studies benzene contamination in personal care products — says, “Here, benzoyl peroxide itself is unstable when placed in currently available formulations and/or vehicles and breaks down into the carcinogen benzene.” According to Dr. Bunick, the … Read more
Also known as tretinoin, retinoic acid is the most bioavailable retinoid. In other words, “Retinoic acid doesn’t need to go through any conversions, so it is readily available and faster-acting” than other retinoids, according to Sheila Farhang, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Avant Dermatology & Aesthetics. And because of that, Dr. Chang says, it’s … Read more
Editor Tip: It doesn’t contain any moisturizers, so it could be irritating for dry and sensitive skin types. Key Ingredients: Benzoyl peroxide | Who It’s For: People with naturally oily skin Best Value: The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution The Ordinary The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution Why It’s Worth It: Pimple-havers love The Ordinary’s Salicylic … Read more
Editor Tip: The tube is small enough to pass TSA requirements, so take it on all of your travels. It’ll also help combat dry airplane air. Key Ingredients: Beta-glucan, Centella asiatica, sodium palmitoyl proline | Fragrance-free: Yes Best Post-Procedure: Alastin Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar Alastin Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar Why It’s Worth It: “This is … Read more
Editor Tip: Since flake-minimizing shampoos tend to have intensive active ingredients in their formulas, we don’t recommend using them daily. Selsun Blue suggests washing your hair with this shampoos twice per week for optimal results. Key Ingredients: Selenium sulfide, menthol | Who It’s For: Anyone who wants an affordable flake-reducing shampoo. Best In-Shower Treatment: Nizoral … Read more
