One of my earliest forays into skincare came when I was a teenager. I borrowed my mother’s at-home tanning lamp, but after a couple of sessions it burnt my skin so badly I had blisters all over my chin. Looking into lotions to heal the skin led to my ... ( read original story ...)
Five facial masks for flawless skin
Nothing beats a good facial, right? But even more so, nothing beats a good mask. Masks are most commonly used as the last step in a facial protocol to deliver vital nutrients, rehydrate, exfoliate, and/or purify the skin. Check out my top five types of ... ( read original story ...)
Teenager nicknamed Ghost Boy because his horrific facial tumours scared other children can now see his face for the first time after villagers paid for surgery
A teenager cruelly nicknamed Ghost Boy can now see his own face for the first time after strangers paid for surgery to remove his horrific facial tumours. Mithun Chauhan, 16, from India developed lumps all over his face and body - engulfing his nose, mouth ... ( read original story ...)
This Natural Beauty Craze Promises To Banish Dry Skin—But Can You Stomach It?
Those of us beauty lovers committed to adorning ourselves with cruelty-free and animal-free products mourn when one of our favorite companies changes its ethical status by deciding to test on animals or sell in mainland China where animal testing is ... ( read original story ...)
I Keep This Glowy Skin Cream in My Bedroom, Car, and Purse
The cream was thick, balmlike, and billed under the product’s website as a treatment for excessively dry or rough skin. “My face can be oily,” I said skeptically, while she nodded. I’m going to look like a flashbulb, I thought, just before she ... ( read original story ...)
Is skin gritting really a good way to get rid of blackheads?
Here’s how it’s done. Cleanse your face with an oil-based cleanser Apply a clay mask, leave on for the time instructed, then wash off Use a second batch of oil cleanser, vigorously massaging it into your skin Members of Reddit’s Skincare Addiction ... ( read original story ...)
10 Face Oils That Might Just Transform Your Skin
Just because you live in a country that makes your face oilier than normal doesn't mean you should completely disregard face oils in your skincare routine. Because they have a higher content of vitamins and minerals, they can actually transform your skin ... ( read original story ...)
‘Gritting’ is the bizarre new skincare trend that promises to remove blackheads
“Gritting” is a pore-reducing trick, which is supposed to bring rough skin debris to the surface. To exfoliate the face and draw out the blackheads, Reddit posters have recommended cleaning the skin with an oil-based cleanser. After removing the ... ( read original story ...)
Museum offers face-to-face encounter with 4,000-year-old Indigenous family
The Canadian Museum of History has unveiled a unique new exhibit that brings the faces of a 4,000-year-old Indigenous family back to life. The museum revealed the three-dimensional forensic reconstruction of a shíshálh family whose remains were found in ... ( read original story ...)