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Whatever happened to those regular ol’ facials in which an esthetician exfoliates your skin, applies a nice, thick mask of something green and then massages your face? If you were feeling extra fun, you could get some kind of seasonal mask like pumpkin or strawberry. But…no. Gone are those days, my friends. In with the “terrifyingly painful” and out with the “pleasant and relaxing and completely rational.” More
Nicole Kidman told an Italian newspaper that she used to get Botox, but “got out of it” and can finally move her face again. The knee-jerk response is to laugh at the admission: Her tight, expressionless face didn’t keep the secret well, despite her years of denying any kind of cosmetic surgery. But snickering at her regrets about aging in Hollywood is exactly what makes women feel like they need to secretly alter their faces, and feel ashamed to discuss what they’re doing (and why). And unfortunately, Kidman brushed past conversations about any of that–and talked about sunscreen. More
“You have such naturally beautiful skin,” is a compliment I get a lot. I’m always thankful for it, but I’m also quick to correct it. See, I don’t have naturally beautiful skin. I first saw a dermatologist when I was eight years old, when I started getting severe eczema. I have a few scar patches from my early skin problems, mostly in unnoticeable areas. As is common, on top of the eczema I’ve also got super sensitive skin. If I sleep on sheets washed in the wrong detergent, my face will let me know the next morning. More
During a recent trip to the East Coast, I had to deal with one of the most inconvenient facets of modern air travel: Liquid restrictions in carry-on bags. As a wearer of contact lenses, I need to have some liquids, no matter what–but I really try to give the TSA minimal reason to tear through my cosmetic bag. Luckily, my skin care regimen, from makeup removal to acne control to toning and basic cleansing–is contained to a single, inexpensive, awesome product. Have you discovered the joy of witch hazel yet? More
As you all know, we partnered with Dermalogica, leading skincare brand, to answer all of your burning questions! Annet King, Dermalogica‘s Director of Global Education graciously lent an hour of her time to engage in a Facebook chat with us … More
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I love the summertime—seriously: Who doesn’t look better with a healthy glow of sun-kissed color? Yet in light of the recent viral photo of a truck driver whose sun-exposed, window-side face showed severe wrinkling, it’s hard not to wonder whether we should head outdoors in a full bodysuit this summer. Alas, could there be a middle ground and can we do it safely? More
An aspirin a day keeps skin cancer away? It might help. A large new study from Denmark says regular use of aspirin, ibuprofen or related painkillers—a class of medicines known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs—could cut your risk of developing certain skin cancers, including melanoma (the most deadly kind). More
Chances are that soft, supple skin that feels good and looks healthy (not to mention, youthful) is on your most wanted list for Spring. But to really turn dry, unhealthy skin around you have to start from the inside out. … More
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We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat,” but a new study says that you also look like what you eat—at least in terms of your skin. A new study analyzes subjects’ skin color and appearance while eating a diet low in fruits and vegetables vs. while eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables. They found that subjects developed more red and yellow skin tones, changes they said correlate with increased attractiveness. If this isn’t good motivation to eat your vegetables, we don’t know what is. More
If Lindsay Lohan isn’t making a strong enough case against plastic surgery, Cate Blanchett is offering her voice of reason. The 42-year-old actress recently told FASHION etc that she’s frightened of going under the knife, echoing our sentiment over the trend in young, beautiful actresses altering their appearance before aging is even a concern. More
There are no shortage of freaky, pseudo-scientific procedures and treatments women will line up for in the hopes of getting clear, healthy skin. From chemical peels to celebrity-endorsed acne treatments, we spend billions of dollars each year on stuff to fix our skin–and most of the time, they don’t work (remember Tyra Banks‘ $200 cream rage?). But healthy, pretty isn’t so much about what do to it, it’s more about what you don’t do. Curbing a few bad habits can dramatically improve your skin–and doesn’t cost anything. More
Did you know that your skin can be a window to your underlying health? Many internal health conditions first appear as skin problems. But how do you know if that rash, that itch or that paleness is something to be concerned about? To find out, we consulted with New York dermatologist, Dr. Neil Sadick, who says that certain skin conditions can signal everything from a malignancy, disease or even a vitamin deficiency. Learn how to tell what your skin could be telling you (of course, these are just possibilities, to find out more, you should consult your doctor): More
