Skin Care

‘Oil Pulling’ Your Skin Can Effectively Dislodge Blackheads\u2014But There’s One Major Caveat

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January 12, 2024
Though the practice has been given a buzzy new name (which, by the way, is a bit of a misnomer—”oil pulling” is an Ayurvedic oral health practice that involves swishing oil around inside your mouth), it’s really just a new take on oil cleansing, which also has roots in Auruveyda. It can be helpful for blackheads, but that depends on your skin type. “It has some…
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For Vanessa Hudgens, ‘Skin Is In’

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January 3, 2024
“I’m really excited to launch with one product. I feel it’s really important, especially with a rebrand, to get the consumer aware of the product and give them a chance to use it and start to see a difference in their skin,” says Hudgens. “The…
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I Replaced My Entire Multi-Step Skin-Care Routine With This 5-in-1 Moisturizer, and Caring for My Complexion Has Never Been Quicker

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December 31, 2023
You know the saying, “Work smarter, not harder”? That’s the kind of attitude I have toward skin care. I, like the rest of us overworked millennials trying to maintain a semblance of work-life balance, don’t have time to spare on 15-step beauty routines and hour-long treatments. My beauty routine better be fast or else I’m simply not doing it. Seriously—if it…
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How Long Does It Take for a Piercing To Heal? A Professional Piercer and a Doctor Weigh In

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November 11, 2023
Each part of your ear (and the rest of your body, ahem), have different timelines for healing from piercings. During that period, your holes can close up without proper care. You can also get nasty infections. To help you avoid those unwanted scenarios, we reached out to board-certified internal medicine physician Denise Pate, MD, and professional piercer Anke Labaere for aftercare tips and…
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Dermatologists Reveal Everything You Need To Know To Make Acne Scars and Dark Spots Disappear for Good

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November 6, 2023
It starts with a fresh smattering of pimples, swiftly followed by treatment. Then comes the waiting game as the acne slowly heals. Maybe you foolishly try to squeeze a white zit or two to speed up the recovery process, maybe you find the strength to leave your face alone. The breakout finally begins to subside, but leaves stubborn dark blotches (and maybe even some textural issues) in its place.
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