Topic: skincare

Fake Made Fantastic: 6 Natural Sunless Tan Products To Keep Melanoma Survivors (& The Rest Of Us!) Safe

Having grown up as an extremely pale person — really, it’s nearly impossible to find foundation for my skin tone — I understand the desire to be tan. People used to call me Casper, Morticia, Wednesday…basically, any supernatural or superweird being with skim milk skin.

However, going gold does not have to mean harming your body. there are dozens of reasons to go sunless for your tan — these are just a few of the means by which to do it. More »

Please Do Not Light Your Face On Fire, No Matter What The Anti-Aging Benefits May Be

What, you ask, is a fire facial? If only it could be something simple (and safer) like using a melting massage candle to smooth warm oil onto the skin, or an esthetician using ash from a fire to do — well, whatever it is that ash might do for skin.

But no. More »

Acne Can Affect Anyone (Also: Relatable Star Emma Stone Is Increasingly Relatable)

It’s a little reassuring to know even those who are widely-recognized as “effortlessly beautiful,” such as the ever-sweet–not to mention super hot–Emma Stone, have to go a the extra mile for their beauty routines just like the rest of us have on occasian. More »

Giveaway: Win A Dermalogica Skincare Prize Pack!

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 »

Save The Date: Join Us For A Fall Skin Care Q&A With Dermalogica!

Sometimes half of what we love about getting a facial is the chance to ask an expert what to do about our skin when things aren’t looking pretty–which is a pretty common experience for most women we know this time of year. But if you don’t have the time or budget, we’re here to help: We’re partnering with Dermalogica‘s Director of Global Education, Annet King, to answer all of your questions about fall skin care in a live Facebook Q&A next Monday! More »

Snail Slime: The Gross New Acne Treatment

Snail slime: it’s not just for the sidewalk. In fact, it’s becoming popular as an ingredient in beauty creams. Snail slime skin treatments have been used in Korea and Africa for a few years, but they’re just now coming stateside. Apparently, the slimy stuff that snails excrete is good for acne, scars, wrinkles, pigmentation and overall healing and regeneration. More »

Warning: Icy Hot, Other Pain-Reducing Creams Can Burn Your Flesh Off

When you’ve got sore muscles, nothing sounds better than a deep massage and, possibly, some pain relief or cooling cream, like Bengay or Icy Hot. Unless, of course, you overdo it with the menthol and the cream gives you a third-degree burn, which is what the FDA has released a warning about today. More »

Relive The Fun Of Your First Dating Days With The Schick® Quattro For Women® Dare to MASH App

Relive The Fun Of Your First Dating Days With The SchickÂ® Quattro For WomenÂ® Dare to MASH App

Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or married with kids, you have to admit: It’s fun to reminisce about your first days of dating. And it’s even better when it comes with a chance to improve your summer skin care routine. That’s why we’re excited about the Schick Quattro for Women Dare to MASH App: Just like the old-school “Mansion, House, Apartment or Shack” favorite, it gives you a chance to test out your personality to find out what kind of dating future you have. More »

Try Natural Hair And Skin Products This Spring…Without Spending A Fortune

Switching to all-natural beauty products is something a lot of us put low on the list of health goals; it’s expensive and time-consuming to try new products until you find the ones you like! But Birchbox leaves no excuses: They send monthly beauty product sample deliveries direct to your door, giving you a way to try all kinds of deluxe beauty products — makeup, hair care, beauty tools, etc. — without spending a lot of money. And their April box is full of skincare that has nourishing natural ingredients and healthy hair products. More »

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Win A $100 Gift Card From Juara Skincare

Beauty and balance are two things that don’t usually come together these days. With all the stress, chemicals and twisted body image standards that we’re exposed to, it’s not easy to go back to nature and celebrate well-being as part of beauty. In Indonesia, beauty is believed to not only come from the outside but also from a peaceful and balanced mind. Inspired by this philosophy, Juara Skincare has created beauty products that utilize active botanicals like tamarind, turmeric, candlenut oil, healing teas and red sandalwood. These products combine time-honored recipes for skin health and well-being with the best in modern technology and innovation to deliver efficacious and elegant treatments of the highest quality. Blisstree has the perfect treat for you: two lucky readers will each win a $100 gift certificate card from Juara. Read on to find out how to enter to win. More »

Josie Maran’s Favorite Natural Beauty Ammo: Argan Oil

Josie Maran’s Argan Oil (which is used in a majority of her products) is a huge hit with followers of her line – not to mention it’s Maran’s favorite product, too! The Argan Oil is 100% organic and can be used for your skin, hair and anything else you can think of, really. “It’s all I use as my moisturizer now,” she tells us, noting that she also uses it for split ends. “At night I’ll put it all over and then wash it out in the morning. It makes your hair thicker, healthier, shinier.” More »

Eat It Up: Cocoa’s Actually Good For Your Complexion

Remember when beauty magazines told you chocolate was the cause of pimples and acne? Times have changed! Researchers debunked this myth and now claim the cocoa bean encourages clear, ageless skin. Crazy, no? Well then, let’s unfold the mysteries of our misunderstood confectionary treat. More »

Breaking Out? Vitamin B Could Be Causing Your Acne

You thought your acne breakouts were as far behind you as leg warmers and curfews, but lately you’ve been getting some pimples. Don’t blame your new face wash or a stressful week at work — the culprit could be in your multivitamin. According to a post on Well and Good NYC, vitamins B6 and B12 could cause breakouts in some people. More »

Dry, Cracked, and Cold: How to Keep Your Skin Healthy This Winter

Is anyone else’s skin very different right now than it was in the summer? Our delicate epidermis just can’t get used to the dry indoor heat and the harsh winds outside. But rather than buy into the beauty myth that the winter months require an arsenal of new skincare products, GOOD has got seven ways to make sure your skin looks and feels good during the coming winter months.

1. Moisturize: While this one seems like a no-brainer, your skin can dry out quickly in the winter. More »

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