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Why am I breaking out? A dermatologist reveals the many complicated reasons
May 28, 2019
Why am I breaking out? A dermatologist reveals the many complicated reasons
I'm familiar with a lot of things about my body. For instance: Certain foods (especially…
By Rachel Lapidos
Derms say to skip these super common skin-care ingredients if you're heading to the beach
May 26, 2019
Derms say to skip these super common skin-care ingredients if you're heading to the beach
Wearing sunscreen to the beach is skin care 101. It’s literally the number one most…
By Zoe Weiner
Having good "facial posture" is a thing, and it's just as important as sitting up straight
May 25, 2019
Having good "facial posture" is a thing, and it's just as important as sitting up straight
The importance of having good posture and not hunching like Quasimodo over my laptop all…
By Rachel Lapidos
Trader Joe's $6 sunscreen is the skin care star of the summer
May 25, 2019
Trader Joe's $6 sunscreen is the skin care star of the summer
It's a dreary, miserable day in New York City the first time I spray on…
By Kells McPhillips
No Matter Where Body Acne Pops Up, Here's How Dermatologists Send It Packing
May 24, 2019
No Matter Where Body Acne Pops Up, Here's How Dermatologists Send It Packing
Summer is almost here, which means walking around with your entire body coated in sweat…
By Zoe Weiner
How to take care of your skin when you spend a ton of time outside, according to an environmental scientist
May 23, 2019
How to take care of your skin when you spend a ton of time outside, according to an environmental scientist
Skin-care routines are easy(ish) to nail down when you spend the majority of your 9-5…
By Well+Good Editors
Dermatologists Say This Is the One Place Everyone Forgets To Put Sunscreen
May 23, 2019
Dermatologists Say This Is the One Place Everyone Forgets To Put Sunscreen
Sunscreen is our most important skin-care product. Our parents weren't dabbing cream onto our under…
By Kara Jillian Brown
*This* is the first sign that you're over-exfoliating your skin
May 23, 2019
*This* is the first sign that you're over-exfoliating your skin
It's easy to overdo a lot of things in your skin-care routine. Cleanse too often,…
By Rachel Lapidos
I found the fastest way to get softer skin from head-to-toe
May 23, 2019
I found the fastest way to get softer skin from head-to-toe
I'm totally fine and dandy with brushing my hair, brushing my teeth, and brushing bronzer…
By Rachel Lapidos
Is it just me or do I get way more sunburned when I'm drinking?
May 21, 2019
Is it just me or do I get way more sunburned when I'm drinking?
It's now legitimately hot outside and the sun is shining. This means that two things…
By Rachel Lapidos
These 7 body lotions are the next best thing to slathering La Mer from head to toe
May 21, 2019
These 7 body lotions are the next best thing to slathering La Mer from head to toe
While I treat the skin on my face with the utmost TLC, my body's constantly…
By Rachel Lapidos
The best lip balms with SPF to keep your pout safe in the summer sun
May 21, 2019
The best lip balms with SPF to keep your pout safe in the summer sun
Slathering yourself from head to toe with sunscreen is a top priority under the summer…
By Tehrene Firman
9 editor-approved shaving products to keep your legs smooth all summer long
May 20, 2019
9 editor-approved shaving products to keep your legs smooth all summer long
Everyone remembers their first leg-shaving experience. As middle-schooler, I decided on a whim to grab…
By Tehrene Firman
I jade rolled my whole body, and it was better than any massage
May 20, 2019
I jade rolled my whole body, and it was better than any massage
My jade rolling routine is the highlight of my day. I pull it out of…
By Zoe Weiner
These drugstore serums prove you don’t need to drop over $25 to see big-time results
May 20, 2019
These drugstore serums prove you don’t need to drop over $25 to see big-time results
Whenever people used to ask me the one skin-care product worth splurging on, I would…
By Zoe Weiner
The drugstore baby aisle is secretly the best spot for clean, affordable skin care
May 20, 2019
The drugstore baby aisle is secretly the best spot for clean, affordable skin care
Throughout my college years, I carried around a 27.1 ounce bottle of Johnson & Johnson's…
By Kells McPhillips
Make room, probiotics: Why you should be using prebiotics in your skin-care routine
May 20, 2019
Make room, probiotics: Why you should be using prebiotics in your skin-care routine
For the past few years, our attention has been (rightfully) focused on getting our gut…
By Well+Good Editors
Cosmetic chemists explain what the heck "plant stem cells" do in skin care
May 17, 2019
Cosmetic chemists explain what the heck "plant stem cells" do in skin care
I think it was around the time I was in high school that I learned…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 4-ingredient avocado scrub will brighten skin in 1 minute flat
May 16, 2019
This 4-ingredient avocado scrub will brighten skin in 1 minute flat
 It's not exactly a secret that we at Well+Good love avocados: On our toast,…
By Zoe Weiner
The one thing you aren’t thinking about when shopping for skin care will save you big $$$
May 16, 2019
The one thing you aren’t thinking about when shopping for skin care will save you big $$$
There are a lot of factors that go into the skin-care product selection process. First…
By Zoe Weiner
Dermatologists are begging you to please stop using walnuts to scrub your face
May 16, 2019
Dermatologists are begging you to please stop using walnuts to scrub your face
When it comes to exfoliating your face, there are about as many different options out…
By Zoe Weiner
3 things dermatologists would never do to their skin—like, not ever
May 15, 2019
3 things dermatologists would never do to their skin—like, not ever
Growing up, I used to emulate my mom in terms of a beauty routine. I'd…
By Rachel Lapidos
Dear Derm: What Are These Weird Blackheads Around My Mouth?
May 15, 2019
Dear Derm: What Are These Weird Blackheads Around My Mouth?
Every once in a while—including on this very morning—I rub my lips together and discover…
By Zoe Weiner
Sunscreen *does* expire—here's what a derm wants you to know
May 15, 2019
Sunscreen *does* expire—here's what a derm wants you to know
By now, the skin-care commandment that says you should be wearing sunscreen every single day…
By Rachel Lapidos
This top-rated $7 sunscreen applicator is the answer to your solo beach days
May 13, 2019
This top-rated $7 sunscreen applicator is the answer to your solo beach days
Applying sunscreen is a crucial step between moisturizer and makeup in my morning routine year-round.…
By Tehrene Firman
Fillers are injecting themselves into the wellness convo and honestly, it's awesome
May 13, 2019
Fillers are injecting themselves into the wellness convo and honestly, it's awesome
At Well+Good, we love a good beauty hack and a holy-grail dupe. But one of…
By Ali Finney
Well+Good TALKS: Beauty State of the Union 2019
May 13, 2019
Well+Good TALKS: Beauty State of the Union 2019
What’s happening in skin care and makeup, and learn about the people and brands who…
By Well+Good Editors
Forehead breaking out? The surprising reason your hat could be to blame
May 13, 2019
Forehead breaking out? The surprising reason your hat could be to blame
Over the years of doing my own laundry, I've learned a few things: to separate…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to replicate the buzzy "beauty sandwich" facial at home
May 13, 2019
How to replicate the buzzy "beauty sandwich" facial at home
Ever since I received a treatment called "the beauty sandwich," I've been chasing down the…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 6 biggest skin-care mistakes that dermatologists see on the reg
May 11, 2019
The 6 biggest skin-care mistakes that dermatologists see on the reg
We’d be lying if we claimed that we followed our dermatologists’ instructions to a T.…
By Marianne Mychaskiw
These shower sheets give you a full-body cleanse in just 30 seconds
May 10, 2019
These shower sheets give you a full-body cleanse in just 30 seconds
I'm just going to say it: When you've got approximately two hundred zillion things to…
By Zoe Weiner
Ulta honestly has the best shower products, and not one is over $15
May 09, 2019
Ulta honestly has the best shower products, and not one is over $15
Since I have my skin-care routine on lock by now, most of the beauty experimenting…
By Rachel Lapidos
These genius sunscreens will let you re-apply without messing up your makeup
May 09, 2019
These genius sunscreens will let you re-apply without messing up your makeup
My vampire, winter-loving self has recently gotten a wake-up call: The sun is out. Long…
By Rachel Lapidos
If you're going to remove a blackhead, this is how to do it
May 08, 2019
If you're going to remove a blackhead, this is how to do it
When a stubborn blackhead is staring you in the face, and that pore strip you…
By Marianne Mychaskiw
Of the thousands of skin-care products on Amazon, these are the six a derm would buy
May 07, 2019
Of the thousands of skin-care products on Amazon, these are the six a derm would buy
As much as I love Amazon, I can get pretty, prett-ay (as Larry David says) overwhelmed with…
By Rachel Lapidos
Women in one of the driest climates swear by this ingredient for hydration
May 07, 2019
Women in one of the driest climates swear by this ingredient for hydration
How do the people in one of the driest climates on the planet keep their…
By Zoe Weiner
The derm-approved plan to ditch "strawberry legs" by summer
May 06, 2019
The derm-approved plan to ditch "strawberry legs" by summer
There have been times in my life when I look down at my legs (which…
By Rachel Lapidos
WTF do all those ingredients on my sunscreen bottle actually mean?
May 04, 2019
WTF do all those ingredients on my sunscreen bottle actually mean?
Ask any derm: Of all the beauty products in your arsenal, sunscreen is by-and-large the…
By Zoe Weiner
Derms say you're probably skipping this critical step in your skin-care routine, and it is *gross*
May 03, 2019
Derms say you're probably skipping this critical step in your skin-care routine, and it is *gross*
I always joke that the only thing I've ever been more dedicated to than my…
By Zoe Weiner
The *exact* right amount of soap to use in the shower, according to a dermatologist
May 03, 2019
The *exact* right amount of soap to use in the shower, according to a dermatologist
From what I've learned over the years, there are two camps when it comes to…
By Rachel Lapidos
How a cult skin-care product launched beauty's buzziest category
May 02, 2019
How a cult skin-care product launched beauty's buzziest category
I remember the first time I swiped on Biologique Recherche P50 ($67) toner as part of…
By Rachel Lapidos
I have $1000 worth of moisturizer in my bathroom, but this drugstore pick beats them all
May 02, 2019
I have $1000 worth of moisturizer in my bathroom, but this drugstore pick beats them all
I like my martinis and manicures when they are very, very dry. But my skin?…
By Zoe Weiner
Pros weigh in on whether cold-pressing ingredients makes them more potent for skin
May 02, 2019
Pros weigh in on whether cold-pressing ingredients makes them more potent for skin
The beauty world has long drawn inspiration from the food world: After all, your body…
By Zoe Weiner
Your A to Z Guide to the Most Potent Skin-Care Antioxidants Around
May 01, 2019
Your A to Z Guide to the Most Potent Skin-Care Antioxidants Around
Antioxidants are the hardest-working skin-care ingredients in the game. Not only do they scavenge free…
By Rachel Lapidos
A gynecologist says to stop wearing thongs, STAT, for the sake of your vagina's health
April 30, 2019
A gynecologist says to stop wearing thongs, STAT, for the sake of your vagina's health
I'm gonna be real with you: I don't pay one ounce of attention to the…
By Rachel Lapidos
This super-common smoothie ingredient has a rep for bringing on rogue breakouts
April 30, 2019
This super-common smoothie ingredient has a rep for bringing on rogue breakouts
Once upon a breakout, after I had grown frustrated trying every single hormonal acne remedy…
By Rachel Lapidos
This super-soothing $3 hand mask is destined for the drugstore hall of fame
April 30, 2019
This super-soothing $3 hand mask is destined for the drugstore hall of fame
Winter does a number on your hands. What was once soft and moisturized becomes dry,…
By Tehrene Firman
Derms sing the praises of collagen-stimulating peptides for plumping up skin
April 30, 2019
Derms sing the praises of collagen-stimulating peptides for plumping up skin
There are some skin-care ingredients that are widely discussed and I can tell you exactly…
By Rachel Lapidos
These serum/moisturizer hybrids are the hardest-working face creams in the game
April 29, 2019
These serum/moisturizer hybrids are the hardest-working face creams in the game
Yesterday, I washed my face in my gym's locker room after a sweat sesh, then…
By Rachel Lapidos
Skin still adjusting to spring? Slather on an ultra-hydrating algae serum
April 29, 2019
Skin still adjusting to spring? Slather on an ultra-hydrating algae serum
If I'm lucky enough to be swimming in the ocean, I'm as happy as a…
By Rachel Lapidos
Dear derms: Are my blackheads considered acne, or what?
April 28, 2019
Dear derms: Are my blackheads considered acne, or what?
Lots of uninvited things can spring up on your face at any given time. In my…
By Rachel Lapidos
This derm-office facial taught me everything about how to apply my skin care
April 27, 2019
This derm-office facial taught me everything about how to apply my skin care
Among the beauty myths that I've come to believe, I've always surmised that the only…
By Rachel Lapidos
So you've popped that zit and shouldn't have...now what?
April 26, 2019
So you've popped that zit and shouldn't have...now what?
You are fully aware that you need to stop prodding at that zit, but there…
By Marianne Mychaskiw
Dermatologists don’t go a day without recommending this SPF 50
April 25, 2019
Dermatologists don’t go a day without recommending this SPF 50
As a beauty editor, I'd estimate that more than 80 percent of my job involves…
By Zoe Weiner
Brandless drops $8 eye gel that will send eye bags packing
April 24, 2019
Brandless drops $8 eye gel that will send eye bags packing
Google "eye gels" right this minute and you'll get 490 million search results. An array…
By Kells McPhillips
Mixing AHA and BHA exfoliators is the quickest way to reset your complexion
April 24, 2019
Mixing AHA and BHA exfoliators is the quickest way to reset your complexion
There are so many different exfoliating acids out there that I often feel like a witch…
By Rachel Lapidos
Why you need oil- and water-based products in your skin-care routine
April 23, 2019
Why you need oil- and water-based products in your skin-care routine
When it comes to my diet, I try to squeeze in the whole comprehensive smattering…
By Rachel Lapidos
A derm says that *this* is the type of sunscreen you should be using all summer
April 23, 2019
A derm says that *this* is the type of sunscreen you should be using all summer
Any dermatologist will tell you that most important thing you can do to keep your…
By Zoe Weiner
30+ skin care, hair, and beauty products you should always buy at Costco
April 23, 2019
30+ skin care, hair, and beauty products you should always buy at Costco
After a quick trip to Sephora or Ulta to buy "one thing," I often leave…
By Tehrene Firman
If an acne treatment and concealer had a baby, it’d be these 6 zit-zapping formulas
April 22, 2019
If an acne treatment and concealer had a baby, it’d be these 6 zit-zapping formulas
I dab my trusty concealer on my face for a number of reasons, like hiding…
By Rachel Lapidos
This buzzy K-beauty green tea serum sells 11 bottles per minute worldwide
April 22, 2019
This buzzy K-beauty green tea serum sells 11 bottles per minute worldwide
What do you get when you combine K-beauty’s buzziest brand with one of the most…
By Zoe Weiner
Micro exfoliation reveals fresh, new skin—minus any irritation
April 22, 2019
Micro exfoliation reveals fresh, new skin—minus any irritation
Whenever a skin-care product claims that it exfoliates, you can bet that I'm all over…
By Rachel Lapidos
The one occasion when you should really be swiping on a facial toner
April 21, 2019
The one occasion when you should really be swiping on a facial toner
Out of all the skin-care products you could have in your regimen, some people say…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to take the perfect shower for your skin type
April 19, 2019
How to take the perfect shower for your skin type
I often find myself in a rush, and the challenge is to scrub, shampoo, condition,…
By Kells McPhillips
Dermatologist skin-care lines that are so good, they rival in-office appointments
April 19, 2019
Dermatologist skin-care lines that are so good, they rival in-office appointments
I look to dermatologists as my queens and kings—bona fide skin gurus, who can look…
By Rachel Lapidos
How To Reduce Pore Size Based On 70(!) Science-Backed Studies on Skin
April 18, 2019
How To Reduce Pore Size Based On 70(!) Science-Backed Studies on Skin
Remember the episode of Sex and the City in which the women reveal their Secret Single…
By Rachel Lapidos
An esthetician shares the most common questions she gets about skin care
April 18, 2019
An esthetician shares the most common questions she gets about skin care
Skin-care advice is simple—until it isn't. What's the most effective way to get rid of…
By Shani Hillian
The derm-approved, drugstore soap to shower with after a workout
April 18, 2019
The derm-approved, drugstore soap to shower with after a workout
The idea of "gym bag beauty" is nothing new. When your mornings consist of a…
By Zoe Weiner
Dermatologists want you to start using this springtime ingredient right this minute
April 17, 2019
Dermatologists want you to start using this springtime ingredient right this minute
Yeah, yeah. April showers "bring May flowers." But in my opinion, the fourth month of…
By Kells McPhillips
Everything you actually need to know about vegan beauty
April 17, 2019
Everything you actually need to know about vegan beauty
Whenever I hear the word "vegan," my mind immediately goes to food. I picture fields…
By Rachel Lapidos
We’ve Been Taught the Outdoors is Skin-Care Enemy Number One—Here’s Why That’s Not Quite True
April 16, 2019
We’ve Been Taught the Outdoors is Skin-Care Enemy Number One—Here’s Why That’s Not Quite True
Have you ever wondered why a day at the beach leaves you with glowing skin…
By Well+Good Editors
A Dermatologist Says *This* Is How Often You Should Be Showering
April 16, 2019
A Dermatologist Says *This* Is How Often You Should Be Showering
In this world, there are two types of showerers. There are the get-in-there-and-get-it-done types who…
By Jessica Estrada
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