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How a Beauty Writer Tries Things Out
A beauty writer Arielle Avila explains how she evaluates products for the publication, from talking to experts to trying things out herself.
Vitamin Sales Are Booming. Is That Good?
Supplement sales increased a whopping 50% between 2018 and 2020.
CDC Warns Docs About That Bad Botox
The CDC formally warned doctors Tuesday about counterfeit Botox that has sickened 22 people across 11 states.
How to Avoid Bad Botox
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.
Popular Acne Products Could End Up Becoming Carcinogenic
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.
Black-Owned Beauty Brands
This is a nice, comprehensive round-up of Black-owned hair, skin, and makeup companies.
Natural Beauty Products Are Hard
Natural products are having a moment, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to make.
Company Wellness Programs Don’t Make Anyone Well
An Oxford University researcher conducted a huge survey on all the wellness programs that companies now offer employees–including apps, coaching, relaxation classes.
Hunting for Skincare Dupes at the Dollar Store
Knockoffs aren’t new, but platforms like TikTok that allow consumers to get real life, unvarnished opinions on whether said dupes are actually good.
You Aren’t Crazy – Skincare Really Is More of a Thing Now
Skincare product sales grew faster than makeup—typically the market leader–during the recent holiday season.
Columnist: ‘Botox Destroyed What I Liked About My Face’
New York Times columnist Jessica Grose explains why she got botox as she neared 40– and why she regrets it now.
The Millennial Woman Who Grew Up on a Dirt Road and Built Mega-Beauty Brand Thrive
Bodnar has eschewed the plans of other industry giants, who send influencers to Dubai to launch products, choosing nonprofits instead as a launching pad.
Beware the Unregulated “Medspa”
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.
Learning About Beauty from the Women of 1562
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.