Healthy Beauty News & Features

April 20, 2023 — Your hair has stem cells near the roots, and they help make your hair its natural color. But these cells need to move to a different part of the follicle and change to produce hair color. When these stem cells get “stuck” and can’t do their job, gray hair comes out instead, new research reveals.

January 19, 2023 — Using ultraviolet light to dry gel fingernail polish could contribute to cancer risk, a study by the University of California San Diego has found.

December 6, 2022 — Weight loss surgery often results in loose, sagging skin that can’t be reduced through exercise. Procedures known as “body contouring” can help reduce the side effect.

December 6, 2022 — The technique may help some, but dermatologists warn that those with acne-prone skin should probably steer clear of slathering their face with petroleum jelly.

Many of the health and beauty treatments we pay top dollar for in the U.S. come from India and are hundreds – if not thousands upon thousands – of years old.

If you have natural hair and you’re thinking of coloring it, read this first.

A board-certified dermatologist and a celebrity hairstylist share ingredients and tips to help natural hair thrive.

Read WebMD’s interview with dermatologist Valerie Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD, president of the Skin of Color Society, about common skin conditions in people of color.

If you wear fake eyelashes, do your research to find out exactly how safe they are and what you can do to improve your experience.

Makeup products may sit on your counters for months or years. Are they still good to use after a year?

Anxious about harmful chemicals hiding in your cosmetics? Here's what you need to know.

Learn more about tinting brows and lashes, the risks involved, and how to do it safely.

Protecting your skin from the sun is extremely important. Sun protective clothing provides a reliable layer of security from harmful UV rays.

Learn about the skin benefits of kojic acid and how it can help your skin.

Learn about the benefits of ferulic acid and how it can help your skin.

What can you expect if you try skin products and procedures with glycolic acid? Find out.

Step-by-step tips on how to take off gel nail polish.

Learn about the best skin care ingredients for sensitive skin.

Learn what to look for when shopping for a night cream.

Learn what to look for when shopping for a shampoo.

When it comes to skin care, people forget that their lips need attention. Learn some new tips for great lips to help get rid of bothersome lip dryness.

Learn what to look for when shopping for a conditioner.

Braids can be both protective and damaging to your hair and scalp. Learn what you can do to take care of them for the most benefit.

Learn about ways to keep your beard and the underlying skin healthy.

Step-by-step tips on how to start coloring your hair at home.

No matter how practiced you are, understanding more about shaving techniques, different kinds of razors, and more can help you shave without cutting yourself.

Ready to have longer hair? Learn more about what you can do to grow out your hair faster.

Step-by-step tips on how to get gum and glue out of your hair using household products.

Learn what types of skin care ingredients can help manage dry skin.

Learn simple ways to make your fashion style and wardrobe environmentally friendly.

Learn more about the expiration date on your sunscreen, along with what to look for on the label when buying a sunscreen.

Do you have a beard? Learn about six problems facial hair can cause and what you can do to treat or prevent them.

Learn about skin care ingredients that will control oily skin.

Struggling to find the perfect facial mask? Learn more about how to choose the best facial mask for your skin type.

Drinking eight glasses of water a day is key to healthy, younger-looking skin. Or is it? See what science says water does -- and doesn’t do -- for your skin.

We all want soft, glowing skin. Find out what to do -- and not do -- to keep your skin hydrated so its looks and feels its best.

For those who love the look of bronzed skin but want to avoid the health risks of sun exposure, see our expert tips on using self-tanners.

Thinking of dying your own hair? The pros say it’s possible to have salon-quality results at home if you stick to some guidelines.

For skin beauty treatment without surgery, neuromodulators (also known as neurotoxins) and hyaluronic acid injectables are more popular. Experts explain the art and science of these popular shots.

Hair experts share their best anti-aging hair care tips and tricks to keep your strands looking healthy and youthful to represent your individual style.

What are age spots, the flat, light-brown spots that pop up on your skin as you age? Does the sun alone cause them? What can treat them, and when should you see a doctor? A dermatology professor explains.

The beauty world has many high-tech devices and cutting-edge ingredients. But sometimes, simple, natural things might work just as well as those created by scientific engineering.

What is it about winter and dry skin? A dermatologist explains and offers some tips and tricks to soothe winter dry skin.

August 13, 2018 — In the past year alone, U.S. retail sales of essential oils soared 14% to $133 million -- up from $55 million in 2015 -- according to market research firm SPINS.

You might be surprised at these harmful things that can wreck your skin.

How to know if you have sensitive skin, what that really means, and how to choose the best products and skin-care routine to avoid irritation and allergies.

Skin can become rough and dry because of cold air, irritating clothing, or other things. Here’s what dermatologists suggest for getting and keeping smooth skin at any age.

Don’t get stuck in a rut. Learn how to update your skin care routine.

What do "eco" and "organic" really mean when it comes to your skin care?