By Olivia Wohlner, Editorial Assistant · Jan 22, 2021 Going deeper than surface level. While the thought of dozens of tiny needles aimed directly at our faces sounds like a scare, microneedling may be worth it for the radiant skin it delivers. As with any trending procedure, it has its pros and cons—here’s what four top doctors want you to know before scheduling an appointment. Pros: It Opens Up the Skin Barrier Microneedling creates little puncture sites in the skin, which allow for deeper product penetration,” says Highland Park, IL plastic surgeon Steven P. Bloch, MD, who recommends combining the treatment with TCA peels that include hydrogen peroxide, exosomes—the healing, skin-calming growth factors derived from stem cells—or vitamins to stimulate collagen and elastin production. “Applying …

By Melanie Rud January 21, 2021 I know, I know — you might be sick of hearing about skin-care oils. After all, there are approximately 10 billion of them (maybe I’m exaggerating, but you get the picture). That said, of all of the many oils you may have seen or heard of, there’s one that flies somewhat under the radar, yet deserves some time in the spotlight. I’m talking about sea buckthorn oil, an oil that’s truly unique among its counterparts, thanks to a laundry list of skin benefits. Sea buckthorn oil is extracted from the berries, leaves, and seeds of the sea buckthorn plant, a small shrub that grows in the Himalayan region, explains board-certified dermatologist Corey L. Hartman, M.D., founder of Skin Wellness …

January 15, 2021 by Danielle Jackson I’ve always said that tattoos being permanent is kind of like a blessing and a curse — the blessing being that a design that means a lot to you gets to stay on your body forever; the curse being that, for some people, “forever” can feel like a big commitment, and there’s always the risk you’ll regret getting it. Whether it’s an ex’s name, a basic butterfly, or a design that just brings up a bad memory, there are tons of people out with ink they’ve grown tired of, but the good news is that there is another option. Thanks to modern technology, it’s possible to have tattoos removed via laser. If that’s something you’re thinking about either now …

January 8, 2021 by Jessica Harrington In most circumstances, how often you get a beauty treatment is a matter of preference, but when it comes to facials, there are real skin-care benefits to going with some regularity. Celebrities and beauty influencers have long boasted about the magic of frequent facials — and who doesn’t want clear, glowing, youthful-looking skin? — but facial treatments can cost a pretty penny. This begs the question: how often do you really need to get a facial in order to see noticeable results? If you’re someone who has the means and uses trips to the spa as a way to unwind and destress, then there’s no harm in treating yourself as often as once a week — given that it’s …