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...

You probably have your hair removal routine down precisely. Maybe you shave, you might frequent the waxing salon, or you've already got it all lasered off. Or, on the other hand, maybe you like going au naturel. Whatever your preference, we don't judge.That's because there can be a lot of considerations and things to think about when you're deciding on the best routine for you. For many people, cost is a big factor. Others keep maintenance in mind. With a wax or laser, you don't have to go as ...

When it comes to styling my thick and curly hair, let's just say it's been a battle pretty much my whole life. Like many others with textured hair before me, I went through a phase of exclusively heat-styling my hair from week to week. You can imagine the damage that ensued. Although I do still style it this way occasionally, I've now switched my focus to nourishing my natural hair and restoring my curl pattern.It hasn't been easy to find products that actually work well for my extra dry str...