Back in Ancient Egyptian times, Cleopatra would soak in milk for softer, smoother skin while unknowingly reaping the benefits of the exfoliating acid present in sour milk – lactic acid. While applying spoiled milk to your skin to soften fine lines and tackle blemishes sounds a bit unbelievable, that’s pretty much what lactic acid does. We’re not suggesting you splash rotten milk onto your face nightly, though, so don’t worry. But you...

What is it that separates a good skin care product from a bad one? Why do some products seem to magically glow up your skin like Cinderella’s fairy godmother while others just fall flat (or worse, spark breakouts or other issues)? It comes down to the ingredients, of course, but how do you know which ingredients will make a product work for your skin?While the best ingredients will vary from person to person based on skin type and skin needs...

From beer baths in Germany to sugar scrubs in Egypt, it can be fascinating to learn about how communities around the world practice their beauty routines. Over time, some beauty practices have become popular here in the US and elsewhere. Let’s get to know the beauty ingredients, skincare secrets, and other cosmetic rituals that are practiced around the world - maybe they’ll give you some inspiration too. Shea Butter in Uganda...

The season of haunts and horrors is upon us, and you probably have your entire costume dreamed up in your head, down to the last terrifying detail. Or maybe you’re more of the “wing it” type. Either way, no one wants to wake up the day after a great Halloween party with a bone-chilling breakout or some frightful inflammation. And that, fellow Halloween revelers, is why we’re here. Enjoying Halloween while keeping your beautiful skin...

If you’ve ever used a pore strip, you’ll know there’s almost nothing more satisfying (and gross) than peeling it back from your nose to reveal the yucky, pulled-out blackheads you’ve just extracted from your skin. When pore strips were at their most popular, happy teens danced on television ads, peeling the paper-like strips from their noses and proudly marveling at the gunk that came out. But while pore strips might be effective at...