It seems everyone is trying to work retinoids into their routines but why? Experts break down exactly what the vitamin A derivative does and how to make it work for your skin goals.
So, Is Hand Cream with SPF Really Necessary?
Dermatologists weigh in. May 14, 2021
Wearing SPF on every part of your body is a non-negotiable. (You’ve heard it from us time and time again and here are the receipts.) Hands are presumably included in this statement, but experts say they are often overlooked when it comes to sun protection. “The tops of your hands are often exposed, especially when driving, golfing, etc.,” says board-certified dermatologist and founder of Avant Dermatology & Aesthetics, Sheila Farhang, M.D. “We always say our hands reveal our age since people typically use anti-aging creams or cosmetic procedures for the face and neck.”
Yes, You Should Wear SPF on Your Hands Here s Why
By Jesa Marie Calaor of ELLE |
Wearing SPF on every part of your body is a non-negotiable. (You’ve heard it from us time and time again and here are the receipts.) Hands are presumably included in this statement, but experts say they are often overlooked when it comes to sun protection. “The tops of your hands are often exposed, especially when driving, golfing, etc.,” says board-certified dermatologist and founder of Avant Dermatology & Aesthetics, Sheila Farhang, M.D. “We always say our hands reveal our age since people typically use anti-aging creams or cosmetic procedures for the face and neck.”
9 Best Collagen-Boosting Creams, According to Experts
By Jesa Marie Calaor of ELLE |
Collagen is a protein that gives your skin its structure, elasticity, and strength; and according to board-certified dermatologist and founder of Avant Dermatology & Aesthetics, Sheila Farhang, M.D., we“lose approximately one percent of our skin’s collagen each year starting at the age of 20.” (Scary, we know.) This can manifest as sagging skin, fine lines, and other signs of aging. We can make up for the inevitable loss with“collagen skincare.” You know, moisturizers that either contain collagen-supporting ingredients or the actual protein itself. There are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for these products.
The 13 Best Lip-Plumping Products For the Perfect Pout
By Nerisha Penrose, Jesa Marie Calaor of ELLE |
Beauty trends ebb and flow as quickly as the seasons change sometimes even quicker. Remember pencil-thin 90s brows? Or maybe you dabbled with glitter roots during festival season? While there will always be wacky trends entering the beauty realm at lightspeed, there have been a heap of them that have proved their staying power, namely, lip enhancements.
Lip augmentation is an increasingly popular, non-surgical, semi-permanent cosmetic procedure that adds volume to thin lips. But, there’s an alternative (and more frugal) way to perfect your pout without committing to lip enhancement treatments long-term and the hefty price tag that comes along with it: Lip plumpers.