As someone who can be a bit lazy (or a lot lazy) when it comes to styling my hair, a go-to move that I like to employ sometimes is adding a statement-making headband and calling it a day. There's little to no styling involved, and I'm pretty much guaranteed at least a compliment or two. A headband can really pull your whole look together—both makeup- and outfit-wise.The great thing about hair accessories like headbands is that they can be pretty affordable, too. There are some great options ...

You think of Earth Day every day when you're an eco-conscious shopper. However, sustainably shopping for beauty products isn't always an easy task, as the beauty arena is saturated with marketing jargon, misleading promises and lots of greenwashing.With established and newer brands introducing carbon-neutral production manufacturing methods, vegan-friendly formulas, refillable containers and innovative alternative packaging, planet-conscious consumption isn't so headache-inducing. While there ha...

Beauty products are often marketed as an investment in yourself. Buying a beauty product means participating in a daily ritual rooted in self-indulgence. There’s hardly a downside to coating your skin in pillowy creams, painting your lips with rich pigments, and lathering your body in dense foam, especially if it makes you feel good—right?Viewing beauty through a lens of self-care starts to go off the rails once you learn that the cosmetic industry produces 120 billion units of packaging eve...

Body odor can be worrying, especially when it’s your vulva or vagina that you think doesn’t smell quite right. While you might jump to “infection” as the explanation for your scent down there, it isn't the only possible cause. Noticeable odor can be caused by a long list of factors, many of which are nothing to be concerned about. However, if the smell is persistent, you’ll want to consult with a professional.Below, we talk to obstetrician-gynecologists Dr. Suravi Ghatak, and Dr. Gunvo...