Browsing: Beauty & Self-Care

These sticks, sprays, and roll-ons work hard to control odor and keep sweat at bay. While sweating and body odor are completely normal, the best deodorants and antiperspirants can keep you smelling fresh and staying dry—whether you’re navigating the morning subway rush or powering through a hot Pilates class. First, a quick (ahem) refresher: Antiperspirants…

The damsel in distress was always a bit of an eye roll. You don’t need anyone to save you—you have everything you need to survive and even thrive. Hell, with the right hair, you could even rule the world (or your household, in the meantime). Winter’s biggest hair trends are proof that the right cut…

Here’s the truth: Regular exfoliation is a non-negotiable if you want smoother, brighter skin—and the best exfoliating pads make it almost too easy to check off your list. Once known for being harsh and stingy, today’s exfoliators are far gentler, coupling a wide range of actives—from hydrating polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) to more potent blends with…

When I was in my early 20s, I ate a fig and my face swelled up like a balloon. My tongue itched, my lips looked like they had been injected with a Super-Soaker-sized syringe of filler, and the allergist I went to said, “I would avoid figs from here on out if I were you.”…

I have a confession: I haven’t worn a traditional bra in years. Ever since the pandemic upended our lives, I’ve been all about that comfy life, paring down my lingerie drawer to soft, unlined bralettes, and for anything that’s not compatible with bralettes (spoiler: a surprising amount of my wardrobe), adhesive nipple covers. I’ve tried…