What does retinol actually do, and how does it work? The real question: What doesn’t retinol do? It helps firm skin by triggering collagen and elastin production and by speeding up cell turnover, working like a messenger to hurry up … Continue reading Retinol: How to Use It, Benefits and Side Effects
Now that fall is upon us, many are left wondering how to effectively manage hyperpigmentation as the weather turns dry. Hyperpigmentation may seem like a summer thing and a nonissue during the fall and winter months, but this isn’t the … Continue reading Hyperpigmentation Can Get Worse in Dry Weather
When it comes to scoring a totally flawless mani, the actual polish used is just as important as the polishing technique. In other words, no matter whether you’re a nail painting novice, expert DIYer, or like to BYO polish to … Continue reading The 5 Best Nail Polishes of 2021
With its bitter taste and garlic-like smell, neem oil has the ability to act like an all-natural pesticide that deters both insects and diseases. Loaded with nutrients, neem oil is also used in natural skin care products because it contains high … Continue reading Neem Oil for Skin and Plants: How to Use, Benefits and More
The natural skin care industry is one of the fastest-growing markets in beauty. There are plenty of reasons to use natural skin care instead of traditional products, like avoiding potentially harmful synthetic chemicals. Plus, it’s an eco-friendly option. Whether it’s … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know to Start a Natural Skin Care Routine
Gentle cleanser in the morning. “In the morning, I never want to put anything too harsh on my skin as I don’t want to strip the skin of its natural oils. Since I cleanse my skin in the evenings, the … Continue reading A Dermatologist Anti-Aging Skincare Routine For Acne-Prone Skin
Sweat and body odor can be caused by several different factors, but using a natural deodorant can help lower the smell that bacteria and sweat give off, despite how they got there in the first place. What Causes Bad Body … Continue reading 5 Natural Deodorant Remedies, Plus Make Your Own
Toxins are poisonous substances that negatively affect our health. We expose ourselves to toxins on a daily basis, from sources like pollution, processed foods, and pesticides. And when we don’t release these toxins, it’s reflected in our health and the … Continue reading Top 5 Detox Bath Recipes
It’s happened to most women at one point or another. After plunking down hard-earned cash for a manicure, you walk out of the nail salon and promptly smudge a nail or have it chip in just a day or two. … Continue reading Are Gel Manicures Safe?
Comedones are flesh-colored acne bumps that are small and typically develop on the chin, forehead or wherever acne occurs. Both blackheads and whiteheads are types of comedones. Some of very tiny and some are considered “giant.” When you run your … Continue reading Comedones: Comedonal Acne Symptoms and Treatments
How to choose the best anti-aging eye cream for wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles What makes an eye cream anti-aging? Tara Rao, M.D., a dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group and Joshua Zeichner, M.D., a dermatologist at Mount Sinai Hospital named … Continue reading 5 Best Eye Creams for Wrinkles, Dark Circles and Bags 2021
These days, there are more to choose from than ever before. Per our previous point, do you want something simple and straightforward that’s going to do its hydrating duties and that’s it? Or do you want a balm with more … Continue reading Top 5 Best Lip Balms For You
There are many different types of skin disorders. Here is a list of 25 with pictures. Warning: graphic images ahead. Acne Commonly located on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and upper back Breakouts on the skin composed of blackheads, whiteheads, … Continue reading Skin Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention
Although nail clipping seems pretty straightforward, there are some important steps you should follow to ensure a healthy cut. To properly trim your nails, dermatologists recommend the following tips: Soften the nails. The best time to trim your nails is … Continue reading How to Trim Your Nails Properly
Have you heard of sugaring? While sugar seems to get all the heat these days, sugaring has been used by Egyptian and Greek women for centuries. Sugaring, or sugar wax, is applied to the skin and removed, taking the hair along … Continue reading Sugar Wax: DIY Recipe for Smooth Skin
If you regularly soak and cook rice at home, you probably throw away the leftover “rice water” once you’re done. But believe it or not, rice water, the milky liquid leftover when you soak rice for several hours, offers a … Continue reading Rice Water for Hair and Skin: Benefits and How to Make It
Dermatologists prescribe products to their patients all day long, but have you ever wondered which ones they personally use? Welcome to Derm Diaries, a series where dermatologists share their skin woes—and solutions—so you can steal secrets from their skincare routines. … Continue reading How To Treat Acne-Prone Skin, According To A Dermatologist
According to findings from one study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), women living in the U.S use an average of 12 beauty products every day, containing nearly 200 chemicals, and it’s not always easy to know exactly what … Continue reading California Bans Chemicals in Beauty Products
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It is the major component of connective tissues that make up several body parts, including tendons, ligaments, skin, and muscles. Collagen has many important functions, including providing your skin with structure … Continue reading Top 6 Benefits of Taking Collagen Supplements
To fill this void, new brands specifically targeting men of color are on the rise, many of them with Black founders themselves, with the goal of not only addressing the specific problems these men face, but also educating and making … Continue reading Do Men of Color Need Special Skincare Products for Dark Skin?
A must-have product in our skin-care arsenal (read: soft, hydrated and smooth skin). Whether we’re targeting ashy elbows, dehydrated legs or rough skin patches around the body, slathering on a moisturizing cream is key to getting and maintaining silky skin. … Continue reading The Best Time to Apply Body Lotion
When it comes to using essential oils for hair, there are plenty of beneficial choices. Whether you are looking to thicken your hair, treat dandruff and dry scalp, give your hair strength and shine, or lighten your hair naturally, essential oils … Continue reading The 7 Best Essential Oils for Hair
The skincare industry is always buzzing with new ingredients. Some commonly known and accepted, others, well, a bit weird and intriguing to say the least. One of the latest ingredients to take the skincare world by storm: Snail mucin. When … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Snail Mucin Benefits For Skin
When it comes to using essential oils for hair, there are plenty of beneficial choices. Whether you are looking to thicken your hair, treat dandruff and dry scalp, give your hair strength and shine, or lighten your hair naturally, essential oils … Continue reading The 7 Best Essential Oils for Hair
Overview Active breakouts are frustrating enough, but the scars acne can leave behind can feel downright diabolical. The good news is that acne scars can be treated. However, before treatment can start you first have to get rid of any … Continue reading Acne Scars: Treatment, Removal, Best and More
Many patients who require dental orthodontics do so because of an overbite. There are various types of treatment options for overbites that exist. These options range from braces, tooth extraction, and jaw surgery. The least invasive and the most time … Continue reading Braces vs. Surgery: What’s Better for Jaw Correction?
Tretinoin has been used as an anti-acne agent for almost 50 years. As a type of retinol, it’s able to combat several dermatological conditions. Skin is the largest organ in the body, and we continuously try new ingredients to make … Continue reading Tretinoin for Acne: Benefits, Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), almost 1.7 million cosmetic surgery procedures were carried out in the U.S. alone in 2015 — including over 222,000 liposuction procedures, many of which were performed to remove cellulite. (1) Cellulite … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Cellulite: 5 Natural Treatments
With the change of every season comes a slew of new beauty products and skincare fomulations that hit the market and push the boundaries of just … Continue reading The Best Skin Care Products 2020 – Top Skin Care Items for Your Routine
Tangled topknots. Neck sweat. Fried ends. Summer can wreak havoc on your hair, but it doesn’t have to. stress-free, healthy strands are possible with these pointers. Ruben Domingo If there’s anyone who knows about no-fuss, no-budge hairstyles, it’s professional athletes. … Continue reading 7 Sweat-Proof Summer Hair Hacks According to Athletes
Among the many “natural” skin care ingredients that are available, few can help address such a wide range of skin imperfections as well as azelaic acid (AA) can. If you’ve heard of salicylic acid (SA) before, and perhaps tried it … Continue reading Azelaic Acid Benefits and Uses for Skin (Plus Side Effects)
If you’re looking for a “natural retinol” that’s gentler on your skin but possesses the same skin-enhancing properties, look no further than bakuchiol. This plant-based antioxidant works to promote healthy aging without the risk of skin irritation or sensitivity. Although … Continue reading Bakuchiol: ‘Natural Retinol’ for Skin Health
The best conditioner overall Silk 18 Silk18 Argan Oil Hair Conditioner is an Amazon bestseller formulated with silk amino acids and argan oil to treat a variety of concerns from scalp dryness to frizz. Conditioner typically isn’t one size fits … Continue reading The Best Conditioner in 2020: Redken, DevaCurl, Pantene
Most of us know dandruff as that flaky white stuff found on the scalp, or more embarrassingly, on the shoulders of your nice black sweater. But how to get rid of dandruff? That’s something that most of us, frustratingly, do … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Dandruff: 10 Natural Remedies
Salicylic acid is at the top of many dermatologists’ lists of acne-fighting ingredients. Why? It helps dry up zits naturally and can also keep them from … Continue reading Salicylic Acid for Skin: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, Interactions
Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy, but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we have People’s Choice in … Continue reading 5 Best Lip Balms for Chapped and Dry Lips 2020
The last few years have seen a bigger-than-ever push for natural and organic beauty products. Many consumers are under the impression that components found in “organic” or “natural” hair products make them inherently safer. Unfortunately it’s not that simple, according … Continue reading Natural and Organic Hair Dye Products
Have you ever wondered, “what is a hair mask and do I need a hair mask?” First, let’s be clear that it isn’t something you wear on your head. But it is something you put on your hair, and it … Continue reading DIY Hair Mask with Lavender and Rosemary Oil
It’s no secret that the sun (in moderate doses) provides all sorts of health benefits, including helping our bodies manufacture vital vitamin D. With warmer weather right around the corner, though, many people are looking for the best sunscreens to … Continue reading Best Sunscreens (And Toxic Ones to Avoid)
If you’re looking for a new ingredient to boost your natural skin care routine, you may want to consider glycerin. Research demonstrates that topical use of this compound can improve dry skin conditions and even boost epidermal barrier function (a … Continue reading What Is Glycerin? Benefits, Uses and Side Effects for Skin Health
Tretinoin has been used as an anti-acne agent for almost 50 years. As a type of retinol, it’s able to combat several dermatological conditions. Skin is the largest organ in the body, and we continuously try new ingredients to make … Continue reading Tretinoin for Acne: Benefits, Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
In ancient times, spikenard was regarded as one of the most precious oils. It’s been used as a perfume, a medicine and in religious contexts across a wide territory from India to Europe. Biblically, it’s referenced when Mary of Bethany spent … Continue reading Spikenard Essential Oil Uses & Benefits for Body & Mind
Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting people of all ages. What’s one of the most popular ingredients used to prevent breakouts, often recommended by dermatologists? It’s called benzoyl peroxide, which you’ll find in washes, … Continue reading Benzoyl Peroxide for Acne: Benefits, Uses, Side Effects and More
Summer colognes are like shorts: no one needs to wear them, but damn, do they feel good. After a long winter of cozy, warm smells, it’s refreshing to lighten up a bit and air things out. The secret of summer … Continue reading 15 Best Summer Colognes for Men 2020
In early March, an evening after the “Worm Moon,” I stood silently in my Pennsylvania yard and simply listened. At first, I thought I was imagining things. But no, it was real. I could actually hear the life rustling below last … Continue reading How to Attract Fireflies to Your Yard: 5 Essential ‘Ungardening’ Hacks
If you struggle with xerosis (the fancy name for dry skin), then the best face cream for you may likely be one that contains ceramides. What if you don’t consider dry skin an issue? You’ll still want to consider using … Continue reading What Are Ceramides? Benefits for Skin and Hair
Coconut oil can be thought of as the do-everything oil with next-to-zero downside. Use it in your food, on your hair, skin, nails — you name it! It’s no wonder that many beauty care products on the market today are … Continue reading Coconut Oil for Skin: 23 Uses and DIYs
Aside from getting dolled up for a Zoom team meeting here and there, it’s likely that you aren’t wearing makeup (or maybe just less) while social distancing these days. It would make sense in theory that giving skin a little … Continue reading What Happens To Your Skin When You Stop Wearing Makeup
