The World of S+R

How effective are hand sanitizers when it comes to killing germs – abc NEWS

The fear of spreading or catching coronavirus germs has all of us listening to our doctors to wash our hands. And that has caused a run on hand sanitizers. Every beauty care company seems to have jumped on the trend and is making a clear magical liquid. But dermatologists say all hand sanitizers are not […]

Eye cream is an anti-aging skin-care staple – The Washington Post

Eye creams have earned a skeptical side-eye from skin-care professionals in the beauty world, who have argued the popular anti-aging staple is actually a glorified moisturizer. This skepticism is echoed by beauty enthusiasts on Reddit, a social media platform with moderated topic-specific discussions that’s become an important space for beauty dialogue. Read More

What Is Glycolic Acid? How the Chemical Exfoliant Transforms Skin – Prevention

The anti-aging ingredient combats pigmentation, uneven texture, acne, and wrinkles. Some anti-agers get all the attention: retinol, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid, to name a few. But glycolic acid also belongs in the ranks of ingredients that keep your skin looking bright, plump, and smooth. Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), a class […]

I Finally Found a Retinol Cream That Doesn’t Make My Face Hate Me – the Strategist

One of the best perks of my time working as beauty writer was getting to interview top celebrity dermatologists and sneaking in a question of what I should be using on my regular-person-in-her-30s skin. With all of the night creams, wrinkle creams, eye creams, and under-eye creams, every single dermatologist told me to stick to […]

Everything you need to know to protect your skin during the winter – abc NEWS

Cooler temperatures during the winter months can dry out your skin. And the colder it gets, the worse the problem can become. Serious problems can occur if your skin isn’t treated during the winter. There are skin conditions that can develop over time and then there’s the danger of frostbite. Watch Now

Everything You Need to Know About Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome – InStyle

Singer and songwriter Sia announced on Twitter earlier this month that she’s suffering from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a group of connective tissue disorders that most commonly affects the skin and joints. Sia’s fans immediately weighed in, many of them offering words of encouragement. Some of them even said that they, too, suffer from EDS, a […]

Are built-in filters an effective way to protect your skin from hard water? – abc NEWS

Hard water can cause damage to your skin and pipes. When white flakes and gunk builds up in pipes, shower heads, and water heaters, it can create hard water. A new trend to deal with this issue are shower heads with built-in water filters, which costs between $15-$150. Watch Now

Here comes the sun: how to achieve glowing skin this summer – The Washington Post

How to achieve glowing skin this summer Forget dry, dehydrated skin. This summer is all about sun protections, radiance and that perfect, sunkissed gleam. From facials to on-the-go solutions and expert advice, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to achieve a just-got-back-from-vacation flow for the entire summer. Read More

Here’s Exactly How To Get Rid Of Back Acne For Good – Women’sHealth

Can’t I just wear tank tops in peace?! There’s nothing worse than getting amped about wearing a new strapless dress or tank top…only to discover bacne flareups popping up all over your back. Read More

Can You Swim After Getting A Tattoo? – Women’sHealth

Turns out, tats and water are NOT friends. If you’ve just dropped a lot of money on some new body art, you probably can’t wait to show it off, especially in a swim suit. Sadly, tattoos and water do not mix, at least not until the new addition is completely healed. That means swimming, at […]