Hormones are powerful stuff. Believe it or not, these chemical messengers can affect everything from how we look to how we feel. Skin acting up? Excess androgens may be to blame. Feeling sluggish? Progesterone levels might be high. However, just because hormones treat us with little to no regard doesn’t mean we have to play . . .
Eyelash extensions instantly elevate your look. Compared to mascara or falsies, extensions from The Lash Lounge offer a long-lasting lash alternative and are an easy choice for beautiful lashes. Follow our aftercare tips for eyelash extension care to keep yours looking full and flawless! Get the deets on how to care for eyelash extensions so . . .
Taking care of our skin is imperative for keeping breakouts and irritation at bay. And while we can’t always control what happens to our skin (hello, hormones), we can maintain the tools we use on our faces and ensure they aren’t exacerbating any problems. Basic principles like keeping our fingers off our faces and routinely . . .
If you’ve ever wondered, Why do my cuticles grow so fast? You’re not alone. Overgrown cuticles are a common nail concern, and there are many reasons why you might be prone to them. Cuticle growth varies from person to person and depends on the balance between the proliferation or growth and the shedding cycles of . . .
Removing dead or damaged skin is the first step to making way for a healthier, more radiant complexion. Of course, there are about three billion (we’ve counted) ways to do it: sand, salt, chemicals, lasers, dry brushes—you name it. But it’s not just a total grab-bag of resurfacing. Physical exfoliation—literal “abrasion”—is a surefire way to . . .
If you’ve ever gotten acrylics, you’re likely well aware of just how much the extensions can alter your nail appearance and health. On one hand, fresh acrylics make nails look long and strong. On the other, once removed, they can leave your nails not only looking brittle but feeling weak, too. As such, you may . . .
If you’ve ever searched for at-home skin care remedies, there’s a good chance you’ve stumbled across dry brushing before. Dry brushing—known as garshana—is the Ayurvedic practice of massaging dry skin for health. The beauty of the technique is that it takes very little in terms of both tools and effort to bring about soothing, skin-enhancing . . .
Wading through the anxiety spiral soup of the pandemic, eager for something to give structure and purpose to the slowly normalizing way of life again, you’ll never guess what so many sourdough bakers and mask sewers did before you that is actually something incredibly helpful for your mental health —having a hobby. Research suggests that . . .
Gravity comes for us all. As we get older, physics takes over and our skin just doesn’t stay as tight, voluminous, and bouncy as it once was. The loss of laxity is a very normal part of aging. It represents cumulative years of UV radiation breaking down proteins—primarily collagen and elastin—in the dermis of our . . .
The term “skin purging” may conjure up images of gunk and grime being extracted from your pores, as seen on any number of the videos that feature massive blackheads being pushed from pores, or pus-filled pimples being popped out of the skin. The real deal when it comes to skin purging, however, is that it’s . . .
