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Nowadays, beauty oils are everywhere. They’re spread across the pages of glossy magazines, and they pop up everywhere on our Instagram feeds. There’s a good reason why though, and that’s because beauty oils are worth all the hype. While using a beauty oil means adding another step to your skincare routine (how many do we need?), it’s worth the extra minute or so. We promise. Our body produces oil naturally, but as we grow older that produc...

When you’re shopping for skincare products, you’re thinking about the end result, not the science that’s accomplishing that result. Chances are that you see a product and say, “Ooo, natural glow,” and not, “Ooo, hydroxycaproic acid.” Ultimately, though, it’s the science that makes your products more than just shelf décor and paperweights. That’s why it helps to have a basic understanding of what you’re seeing when you shop for products. No...

When you’ve spent years trying to clear your skin of acne, the resulting scarring can feel like a mean trick. Not only do you have to suffer from a face full of blemishes, but the leftover picks and dents where there were once spots can permanently change the texture of your skin.Many dermatological treatments help smooth out acne scars, and dermal fillers are one of them. While you may think of using fillers for lip plumping or wrinkle reduction...

Where do we start with the dreaded blackheads? While the appearance of blackheads is usually subtle, it’s never pleasant to see a scattering of them across your nose. Plus, it seems that every time you try to squeeze a blackhead away, there are dozens more to remove. As satisfying as it may be to pop blackheads, it isn’t an effective way to keep them at bay in the long run. As most of us know, blackheads always seem to find a way to rear the...

When you want to look younger, chances are that your attention goes to one place: your face. I’m guilty of it too. I’ll spend all kinds of time and money refreshing my face and loving my look, and then I’ll catch sight of the backs of my hands and say, “How did I get my grandma’s hands?” Our hands actually age more quickly than most areas of the body, and for multiple reasons. First, the skin on the hands is far thinner than the skin on most...