I am cursed with extremely dry skin. Growing up in Colorado, this was only exacerbated by the extremely dry climate. Every winter, my skin would get flaky, itchy, and irritated—and no matter how much normal body lotion I slathered on, I could not get any relief. Desperate, I finally turned to a dermatologist for answers and found the key to all of my problems: body butter. Using body butter instead of body lotion gave my skin a touchably soft appearance that would be at home in a shaving cre...

By now, you've probably surmised that we test-drive a lot of beauty products here at Who What Wear HQ. From nail polish and makeup to hair and skincare, we're eyebrow deep in all things new, exciting, and wish list–worthy. That said, due to the number of products we come in contact with, we've also transformed into the nitpickiest of beauty consumers. Within seconds, we can tell if a new hair oil is too heavy, and we're quick to ignore a serum that yields disappointing results.The good ...

Having melanin-rich skin myself, I've often wondered if the products I'm using are truly the right match for my tone, texture, and general skincare challenges. Truth be told, there's no shortage of amazing products out there that are effective and loved by many, but when I try them for myself, the results just don't quite come through.Many serums, lotions, and other potions say they're designed for all skin types, and that may be true, there's just another layer to Black and Brown skin that...

Face shape is one of those physical features we might not always be actively thinking about, but it contributes to so many parts of our lives. Everything from picking a hairstyle to determining the best makeup technique and even selecting the most flattering sunglasses hinges on this specific anatomical detail. According to Tanuj Nakra, MD, board-certified cosmetic surgeon and co-founder of Avya Skincare, "The shape of our faces is a direct result of our underlying bone structure, which...