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It’s popular on TikTok, but is beef tallow really a natural moisturizer?
Skincare brand Drunk Elephant has recalled some products due to contamination concerns, after ingredients were mixed up in several items.
A beauty writer Arielle Avila explains how she evaluates products for the publication, from talking to experts to trying things out herself.
Supplement sales increased a whopping 50% between 2018 and 2020.
The CDC formally warned doctors Tuesday about counterfeit Botox that has sickened 22 people across 11 states.
It’s not just about avoiding counterfeits, providers need training to know where the forehead artery is, for example, or how to treat potential complications.
An independent quality assurance company tested common, popular acne products that contain benzoyl peroxide and found that the chemicals can degrade into benzene, a known carcinogen, at levels far above FDA standards if left on the shelf.
This is a nice, comprehensive round-up of Black-owned hair, skin, and makeup companies.
Natural products are having a moment, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to make.
An Oxford University researcher conducted a huge survey on all the wellness programs that companies now offer employees–including apps, coaching, relaxation classes.
Knockoffs aren’t new, but platforms like TikTok that allow consumers to get real life, unvarnished opinions on whether said dupes are actually good.
Skincare product sales grew faster than makeup—typically the market leader–during the recent holiday season.
New York Times columnist Jessica Grose explains why she got botox as she neared 40– and why she regrets it now.
Bodnar has eschewed the plans of other industry giants, who send influencers to Dubai to launch products, choosing nonprofits instead as a launching pad.
An investigative piece looking at the rise of medspas and the complaints that have come with that territory, especially after the FDA issued a warning last month.
Chronicling beauty tricks of the trade from 16th century Italy, including a book from 1562 that had 1,400 recipes for face, hair, and body.