Topic: Skin

7 Products For Treating That Nasty Sunburn

7 Products For Treating That Nasty Sunburn

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I’ve been talking so much about sunscreen and protecting yourself when you’re outside, which you most definitely should do (seriously, wear your SPF). But sometimes, things happen. You go in the pool and forget to reapply. Or you’re running around outside all sweaty and think that SPF 20 you put on in the AM will still protect you. More »

Rose Water: The All-Natural All-Star In My Skin Care Repertoire

Rose Water: The All-Natural All-Star In My Skin Care Repertoire

I’ve written before about how I’m trying to transition into using mostly all-natural beauty products on my skin and hair. A few months ago, I picked up a bottle of rose water on a whim; I remembered my grandmother using it when I was a kid, and I thought rose water might be an awesome, all-natural product to incorporate into my skincare routine. I quickly became obsessed with the stuff, and here’s why you should be, too. More »

About Face: What Are The Best Foods For Good Skin? (And Does Eating Well Make A Difference?)

About Face: What Are The Best Foods For Good Skin? (And Does Eating Well Make A Difference?)

I got to spend my teen years blessedly free of breakouts. Through college, I had a blemish every now and again. Right around graduation, maybe a little before, I noticed an uptick in spots. Then, I moved to New York City, current reigning champ of America’s dirtiest metropolises. It’s the only city I’ve ever lived where you can step over a puddle of urine only to accidentally step on a rat–pray it’s not one of the rabies kinds.

Needless to say, my skin worsened. More »

My Stretch Marks Are Not A ‘Serious Health Issue’ (NSFW)

My Stretch Marks Are Not A 'Serious Health Issue' (NSFW)

At 14-years-old, I went from a 118 lb. size 0 to a 140 lb. size 8/10 in just nine months. Nine months. Think of the last time you gained enough weight to constitute a size jump, and imagine that a few times over. My body could not accommodate this level of growth and — voila! Stretch marks abound.

(Somewhat NSFW, by the way: bra shots and underboob shots and thigh cream, so if you’ve got a stricter workplace, I’d save this one for a wee bit later.) More »