Let’s be honest: Many beauty products are helpful but not necessarily vital. I’m always happy to stock my shelves with plenty of softening serums and purifying masks, but at the end of the day, I know that those products fall squarely into the category of “extras.” When I think about the core products I have that I actually genuinely need in order to wake up every morning and be a functioning human, one thing immediately comes to mind: bodywash. No matter what, we all use bodywash (I h...

I consider myself the ultimate guinea pig when it comes to all things beauty. In fact, as long as I'm in the hands of a trustworthy professional, there really isn't anything I won't try. That said, despite the litany of facials I've received in my time as a beauty editor, there was a specific type I had yet to actually experience: a cryofacial. So, considering the amount of buzz and the bountiful perks I'd heard associated with the treatment, I thought it was high time I devirginize myself. As...

I'll admit that I didn't know much about Ayurvedic hair oiling until I started seeing success stories flood my Instagram feed. What I can 100% get behind with the practice is that it's easy to incorporate into your regular haircare routine and provides some pretty compelling health benefits along the way. What's particularly intriguing about the practice is its ability to help promote healthy hair growth, which I'm sure many of you will be interested in. Did your ears perk up? Don't worry—I'...

TooD has joined forces with The Black Apothecary Office co-founder Jaé Joseph on a limited-edition nail polish collection.In honor of Pride Month, the range features shades names after one of eight LGBTQ+ activists. “TooD is committed to amplifying the voices and sharing the faces of people who are committed to creating a safer and more inclusive world for all,” founder Shari Siadat said in a press release. The eight-shade collection is free of the top 11 toxic ingredients found in most nai...