Over the last year, my arms have developed rough and dry patches that cause my skin to feel itchy from time to time. Despite using a moisturizing body lotion on a daily basis, the condition of my skin hasn't improved. While I'm fully aware that I could seek a dermatologist's expert advice, I just don't have the budget for that at the moment. I've never really been one to invest much time on my self-pampering routine and I eventually got used to the uneven texture of my arms, which I know I shoul...
Following its multipurpose Beauty Bag, cult-loved beauty label Glossier is now back with a new product launch. Dubbed the Cleanser Concentrate, this face wash is designed to give the skin a deep clean for a clarifying effect.Arriving in a sleek, minimal bottle signature to Glossier, the fragrance-free formula is packed with naturally-derived actives including fruit extracts, grape ferment and conditioning calendula. Grapes are added for their antioxidant-rich nature that allows gentle exfoliatio...
Dove has enlisted Lizzo to launch the brand's new campaign and initiative tackling social media, digital distortion and self-image. Dove's Self-Esteem Project, a research initiative established in 2004, found that 80 percent of girls are using photo retouching apps by the age of 13. Aiming to help young people navigate social media in a productive and healthy way, Dove's campaign advocates for open and honest conversation surrounding the pressure to appear "perfect" online.Lizzo, a longtime prop...
Just over a year ago, I shocked my face with electrical currents in the name of brighter and tighter skin. It worked -- microcurrents actually help kickstart your body's production of collagen and elastin, two proteins that play a key role in the appearance of skin, a discovery that has fueled the creation of pricey skincare devices such as the ZIIP and the NuFACE. When I heard about the SolaWave Wand, another microcurrent beauty tool, I was intrigued. The ZIIP and NuFACE both start at around $5...