Skin Care

Palm Oil Remains a Beauty-Industry Staple Despite Its Role in Deforestation and Pollution\u2014This Company Is Changing That

When Shara Ticku landed in Singapore 10 years ago, she was shocked by the air quality. It was 2013, and the island was in the midst of a haze crisis brought on by intentional fires on palm oil plantations to prepare the land for use. “The air quality index was over 400—and anything over 300 is heavily toxic,” says Ticku. The experience led her down a palm-oil rabbit hole. She…
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Skin Care

11 Must-Have Products on Amazon for Erasing Dark Spots, According to Dermatologists

In This Article 01 Types of dark spot treatments 02 Jump to best dark spot treatments on Amazon First: Not all dark spots are the same “As a dermatologist, when patients come to us for the treatment of dark spots or hyperpigmentation, the first step is to understand that not all dark spots are the same,” explains Dr. Paul. “Dark spots can be caused due to several…
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The Hydrating Caffeinated Eye Cream Meg Stalter Slathers on Religiously To Help Her Look\u2014and Feel\u2014More Awake

When Meg Stalter is creating a character, makeup is a huge part of the process. “If I’m doing my own video and dressing my own character, I imagine how would they get ready and then I get ready like they would,” says the comedian and actor, who you may recognize from her (side-splittingly hilarious) role onHacks. “I choose wilder choices when I’m doing a…
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Skin Care

This Brightening Serum Got Rid of My Dark Spots Better Than Lasers in Just a Few Weeks\u2014And I’ve Never Gotten This Many Compliments

One of my top skin-care goals has been to improve myhyperpigmentation, (really, an attempt to undo the years of sun damage accumulated during the many years I went without daily SPF—I have better habits now!). There are many of us out there who only used sun protection products when going to the beach or on vacation, so that shared trauma is somewhat comforting. But I was still left…
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