If you haven’t already gotten in the habit, here are a few reasons to start. You know how to wear themand cant wait to do so. So, should you wash new (and vintage) clothing items before wearing them? Getty Images Most companies use urea-formaldehyde to enhance the texture of various fabrics and reduce wrinkles in clothing. Its a messyalbeit tidysituation, and its best to avoid contact with these finishes. Would you want strangers to touch your skin?...

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Do youreallyneed to wash your face in the morning? How dirty could our faces possibly get throughout the night? Getty Images. So what’s the final word on the matter? Turns out, the answer may surprise you. Meet the Experts How Often Should You Wash Your Face? The key word here iswash. With this in mind, Dr. Markowitz says that most people only need towashtheir face once a day....

What many of us may not know is which direction we should be turning our faucet towardswarm or cold. Plus, they offeredexpert face-washing tipsthat are sure to level up your cleansing game. Keep reading to explore whether cold or hot water is better for your skin. Stocksy Meet the Experts Which Water Temperature Is Best for Face-Washing? “Choose a temperature that is right in the middlea lukewarm temperature.” A lukewarm temperature is warm enough to kill bacteria, remove excess oil, and clear skin debris....

With that said, being concerned about the impact of using UV gel lamps regularly isn’t unwarranted. It is never unreasonable to take added steps to protect your skin, like wearing fingerless UV gloves. Ahead, we asked dermatologists and nail experts to explain the ins and outs of UV protection gloves. Coolibar / Unsplash / Byrdie Meet the Experts What Are UV Protection Gloves? UV fingerless gloves aren’t necessarily a new productthey’re just new to the beauty world....

The experts come clean. They’re for cozy evenings when you’re in the mood for some soothing self-care. But which is actually better for you? Jovo Jovanovic / Stocksy Read on to learn whether showers or baths are your best bet for getting squeaky clean. “There is a risk of… infections from sitting in dirty water,” says Wechsler. Baths have the pro of absorption throughout your entire body, all at once....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. To streamline my routine, I recently turned toSienna Naturals. The brand has developed an incredible suite of clean haircare products we can rely on time and time again. Sienna Naturals They are the first dermatologist-tested and responsibly sourced brand specifically formulated for natural hair. By combining science and nature, this Black-owned brand is reimagining what textured hair care looks like....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Hair experts weigh in. Meet the Experts Are Silicones Really Bad for Your Hair? Liz deSousa for BYRDIE And this, friends, is why silicones are so very difficult to wrap our heads around. What are Silicones? Silicones are a group of ingredients that act like a raincoat for your hair and skin. Products with silicones in them will lock out humidity and leave your hair and skin feeling slick and smooth....

Stocksy In This Article In the world of skincare, there are thousands of different ingredients and formulations. From misunderstoodglycerinto plumpingpeptides, you’ll come across hundreds of terms in your research. Perhaps one of the most prevalentand controversialskincare ingredients out there is silicone. Keep scrolling for our complete guide to silicone in skincare. How often can you use it:Two to three times a day. What is Silicone? It is thought of as low toxicity and resistant to heat....

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. It doesn’t always work like that. But, the right cleansing tool can be a serious upgrade for your skin. Stocksy Silicone scrubbers have become popular by brands like Foreo and Boie as alternatives to cleansing with your hands. Are they really effective in cleansing and exfoliating? Are they gentle enough on the skin? To find out, we consulted dermatologists Dr. Jessica Wu and Dr....

The bob trend strikes again. Getty Images This fall has been ripe with hair transformations. The Olympian’s take on the cut is so pretty and romantic. Getty Images An elegant red carpet bob that we can’t wait to see her wear throughout the cooler months. Everything was tied together with a nude, glossy lip and some pink blush dusted across her cheeks. The bob brigade has an official new member....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Her makeup artist shared all the details. Getty Images Simone Bilesis an icon, period. Getty Images The U.S. Olympian is the most decorated gymnast in history with 36 medals total. So, we put our investigative journalism hats on and found the answer: Setting spray. Three of them, actually. @simonebiles/Instagram Over the weekend, Biles competed at the 2024 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas....

A manicure fit for a champion. Getting ready to walk down the aisle with her soon-to-be-husband and NFL athlete, Jonathan Owens. The star of the photo, though, is Biless opalescentglazed donut mani. @simonebiles/Instagram Then, finish with one more layer of base coat, then top coat. @simonebiles

On and off the mat. Greatest gymnast of all time? Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of her best hair moments worthy of the gold. Getty Images Double Braided Bun At the 2023 U.S. A silver bow added even more flair to her competition hairstyle. Double Braided Pony At the 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials, Biles switched up her usual competition look. @simonebiles/Instagram A white bow added a sweet touch to the sporty look....