Getty Images Dewy skin is in, but a healthy glow is not the same as an oily complexion. While its totally normal to haveoily skin, excess sebum can contribute to more than just unwanted shine. Excess oil production, like many skincare woes, starts from within. Getty Images But salt is one of the biggest offenders when it comes to affecting our skin’s appearance. Consuming excess salt can cause dehydration, water retention, swelling, and eye bags, says Boland....

Note This is about one author’s personal, anecdotal experience and should not substitute medical advice. If you’re having health concerns of any kind, we urge you to speak to a healthcare professional. I know the intentions are pure. Hallie Gould I know it’s meant to be a compliment. They practically sparkled, glowing in my mind like lightning bugs trapped in a jar. I went through treatment and therapy and came out permanently altered on the other side....

It’s totally normal. I was 22 and finally starting to feelcomfortable with my bodyfor the first time. So the second I no longer felt dependent on that, I took my freedom and ran with it. @charlihoward During my years without a scale, I learned to take better care of my body. I learned todrink less alcohol, eat more vegetables, and get more steps in. Based on how I felt, I was pretty sure I was hovering right over that goal....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. But how often do you consider the pH of your haircare products? So to get some guidance, we tapped a few hair gurus. PeopleImages / Getty Images Meet the Experts Ahead, check out the benefits of using pH-balancedshampooson natural hair. What Is the Natural pH of Hair? Grace Cary / Getty Images Before we jump into this session, we need to cover a few basics....

Rihanna doesnt consider Fenty an urban brand, and neither do I. So why was she placed in this category? Could it be because shes Black? Fenty Beauty Unfortunately, Rihanna isnt the only Black designer who has experienced this. Jean-Raymond, the founder of Pyer Moss,expressed frustrationwhen his brand was called streetwear. “I just want to know whats being called ‘street,’ the clothes or me?” He continues, “The work of Black creatives seems to always get undermined in one way or another....

@amyle.nails/ instagram In This Article There’s something so alluring aboutlong nails. However, if you’ve worn lengthynail extensionsbefore, you know they come with a few challenges. If this has happened to you, you’ve likely wondered,What causes lifting in the first place? @amyle.nails/ instagram Well, according to experts, many factors can lead to this happening. Meet the Experts What Causes Nail Extensions to Lift? Improper Curing Gel extensions must be cured under anLED lampto adhere to your natural nails....

But more importantly, nails can also indicate the general state of your health. If you often think to yourself “Why are my nails peeling?” you’re not alone. @disseynails This can be because of several things, from lack of moisture to improper removal of nail enhancements. Fortunately, however, peeling nails are not only treatable but preventable, too. We tapped two dermatologists and a nail expert to learn more. What Causes Nails to Peel?...

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Would you pay $2500 for a bottle? Nur Hazwani Othman/EyeEm/Getty Byredo Casablanca Lily: Smelling like a warm breeze in Tunisia: priceless. Nur Hazwani Othman/EyeEm/Getty Here’s the lowdown on why exactly perfumes are so pricey. Rare Ingredients Ingredients are the main thing that drives up the cost of perfumes. Some contain rare flower petals or the essences of unusual roots; think tuberose and jasmine....

A look at the brand’s nostalgic impact. Forever 21/ JoosTricot / swarovski / Byrdie Does Pantone 219 C mean anything to you? Its everywhere right now, because Pantone 219 C is Barbie Pink. Forever 21/ JoosTricot / swarovski / Byrdie There’s no question: We are clearly in our Barbie era. To the films credit, it tackles that conversation and then some. Ahead, they explore the undeniable Barbie obsession and why we’re all happily glued to the screen....

Because accessible products benefit everyone. Humanrace What’s the first thing you notice when shopping for a new beauty product? Maybe it’s the graphics on the label or the color of the packaging. Humanrace “This will offer a more personalized approach to addressing varying mobility needs.” Often, it helps when the founder herself can relate to the needs of customers with disabilities. “Makeup techniques I could once execute with little effort felt foreign and strained....

One writer on how embracing her feminine side helped her finally let go of labels. I found myself dreading this momentdreading the judgmental scoff that all men before him had given me. I dont really understand all of it, he admitted. Jennifer Li But thats not a reason for me to put it down. Especially when you enjoy it so much! In an instant, his words lifted an invisible weight off my shoulders....

They’re the key to the intimate connection your relationship is craving. My new-ish partner is an ER doctor who currently has monthly four-day, 16-hour marathon shifts. So we take space. Stocksy / Design by Camden Dechert Or, more accurately, we took space. When we were newly dating, that felt okay. We were livingcompletelyseparate lives a quarter of the time. We were both feeling totally disconnected, even when we were sleeping next to each other....

If you’ve been burned by a skincare oil before, you might have sworn them off forever. Take meadowfoam seed oil, for instance. Meadowfoam Seed Oil jot down of ingredient:Emollient Main benefits:Seals in moisture and softens skin. Anna Efetova/Getty Images How often can you use it:Meadowfoam seed oil is safe to use daily. Works well with:Robinson recommends using it in conjunction with other skincare oils and butters. What Is Meadowfoam Seed Oil?...