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Let It Grow
Rosemary Oil Is Hailed as a Natural Hair Growth Alternative — But Does It Really Work?
Experts weigh in on whether or not the essential oil is really as effective as Rogaine.
By Marisa Petrarca
FILL IT IN
What Exactly Is "Hair Filler" and How Does It Work?
From in-salon treatments to help strengthen damaged strands to injections that stimulate growth and of course, the term can take on multiple meanings.
By Jeannine Morris Lombardi
FORGET ADULTING
Kidcore Is Here to Brighten Up Your Day — and Makeup Shelf
Bring a sense of child-like wonder back into your beauty routine.
By Alfredo Mineo
Squeaky Clean
How to Clean Makeup Brushes and Makeup Sponges the Right Way
And how to do it so they last as long as possible.
By Kate Sullivan, Kristi Kellogg, and Stephanie Saltzman
Aloe There
What Are Aloe Vera's Benefits for Skin and Hair?
The widely used botanical ingredient is so much more than just a sunburn soother.
By Marci Robin
Play it Safe
Do Skin-Care Products Expire? When and Why You Should Throw Out Certain Formulas
Here's how to figure out which ones may no longer be safe and effective.
By Marci Robin
beauty 101
Everything You Need to Know to Identify and Treat Sensitive Skin
Yes, the pandemic may have made your skin more sensitive.
By Rebecca Dancer and Leah Prinzivalli
OIL CAN...NOT
No, Oils Cannot Hydrate Your Skin and Hair
But that doesn't mean you should stop using them.
By Marci Robin
AHA!
Everything About AHA: Your Guide to Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Your guide to glycolic acid, lactic acid, and the rest of the AHA family.
By Jennifer Hussein and Marci Robin
Ingredient Info
Turmeric Is the Calming and Brightening Natural Ingredient Your Skin-Care Routine Needs
Experts explain why it's worth trying and how to incorporate the herb into your regimen.
By Marci Robin
WHEN WORLDS COLLOID
Why Collodial Oatmeal Deserves a Spot in Your Routine
Especially if you're prone to dry skin and irritation.
By Marci Robin
On the Rise
Why You Should Read Your Rising Sign's Horoscope Too
If you're only reading the 'scope for your sun sign, you're likely missing out on crucial info.
By Alice Sparkly Kat
Skin
How Argan Oil Works Its Magic on Skin and Hair
This versatile oil is everyone's bestie.
By Marci Robin
Extension of Yourself
Everything You Need to Know About Getting Gel Extensions
Gel manicures no longer have to stop where your natural nails end.
By Marci Robin
OPEN WIDE
The Big Business of Veneers
It's hard to put a price on gorgeous teeth. A multibillion-dollar cosmetic dental market is trying its very best.
By Brennan Kilbane
SKIN FACTS
Your Dry Skin Could Be the Reason Your Lips Are Chapped
Dermatologists make a strong case for reading your own lips.
By Nicola Dall'Asen
SKIN-CARE 101
Here's Why You Should Be Using Toner in Your Skin-Care Routine
Spoiler alert: It's so much more than water.
By Devon Abelman
TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING
Your Lip Balm Could Be Making Your Chapped Lips Worse
Here are the ingredients experts say can cause irritation.
By Nicola Dall'Asen
hair removal
What Exactly Is Sugaring? Derms Explain the Hair-Removal Method
Here's everything you need to know about the sweet-sounding hair-removal technique.
By Rebecca Dancer