He continues, “The ingredients in chemical sunscreen, such as oxybenzone, avobenzone, and homosalate are more prone to oxidation [in sunlight], making them less effective over time.” On the other hand, “mineral agents, such as zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, and iron oxide, are inert and much slower to break down [under heat or direct sunlight]”—either on … Read more
And while it may be the hardest benefit to measure, Garcia adds that many people find the sensation of dry brushing to be very relaxing. “Taking a few minutes each day to pamper yourself with this self-care ritual may help reduce stress and promote a sense of well-being,” she says. What do you need to … Read more
What makes a skin-care product a classic? Does it need to be a household name? Has it had years—even decades—of uninterrupted availability? Or should the key factor be, regardless of how long it’s been around or how easily recognizable a product may be, how beloved it is by beauty shoppers? If so, the complexion-perfecting picks … Read more
Clean products may earn praise for what they leave out of their ingredient lists, but these winning skin, hair, and makeup products also deserve to be celebrated for everything they include: conscientious ingredients that don’t compromise on effectiveness and environmental awareness. Sure, there’s been some backlash against clean beauty, and we totally get that—some of … Read more
Even though it hosts the vast majority of our skin, our bodies, for far too long, weren’t treated with the same level of skin-care priority. But there’s been a noticeable shift in how—and how much—we treat and pamper our bodies, and nowhere is that more evident than in the results of this year’s Readers’ Choice … Read more
All of this skin-care focus doesn’t mean cosmetic compromise, though. “The formula also contains flexible film formers that help hold pigments in place,” Dobos says. Interestingly, it also contains high-shine silicones like diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone that are more common in hair care, “but when carefully combined with other ingredients in this foundation give a luminous … Read more
It’s not even Memorial Day yet and I am exhausted by the sunscreen discourse. We’ve already had our annual bout of a celebrity declaring they’ve sworn off SPF, this time under the guidance of a self-proclaimed wellness guru who cites our ancestors’ lack of Banana Boat as evidence that we don’t need the stuff. (As … Read more
In all the years I’ve been getting tattoos, I’ve yet to convince my mom to get matching ink with me. And it’s not like I’m asking her to get some big, colorful sleeve or anything like that. Maybe just a dainty little design — something like that small, matching tattoos that Brooke Shields just got … Read more
Editor Tip: As cosmetic chemist Ni’Kita Wilson previously explained, these ingredients also allow the moisturizer to “mimic normal, young skin as accurately as possible,” making this a great pick for those targeting fine lines and wrinkles. ^with the addition of Dr. Gohara’s quote, this is a bit repetitive. can we tweak? Key Ingredients: Ceramides, cholesterol, fatty … Read more
Complexion products are “often applied too thin,” so they “only provide a fraction of the labeled SPF,” says Heidi B. Prather, a board-certified dermatologist in Austin, Texas. In other words, in pursuit of a more seamless finish, you might be buffing away the protection. Dr. Gohara echoes this, saying, “You need to wear an extra … Read more
