Collagen or retinol? One fights aging far better, doctors say

Dermatologists weigh in on two skin care heavyweights, what each actually does and why the smartest routine might not force you to choose. Walk down any beauty aisle or scroll any skin care feed, and two names keep coming up in the conversation about aging well: collagen and retinol. Both promise smoother, firmer skin. Both…

ByDempsey May Ayuco5 days ago0Comments

Beauty

Facial fitness exercises promise firmer skin, so do they work?

Dermatologists weigh in on face yoga, gua sha and the viral gadgets promising tighter, brighter skin, and what they actually deliver. Scroll through #SkinTok long enough and you will find someone gliding a rose quartz stone across their cheekbones, chewing rock-hard gum or nodding along with a weighted gadget clamped between their lips. The pitch…

ByDempsey May AyucoOctober 28, 20260Comments

Hair

The braid-maintenance mistakes that can lead to breakage

Your favorite protective style may not be protecting much if a few common habits have crept into your routine For many Black women, a fresh set of braids is more than a look. It is a reset button, a break from marathon wash days and rushed morning styling. Knotless braids, box braids, cornrows and twists…

ByDempsey May AyucoOctober 28, 20260Comments

Beauty

Skin Barrier Damage Often Starts With the Products You Trust

kin Barrier Damage Could Be Secretly Sabotaging Your Glow That sudden sting from a trusted serum may be your skin asking for a break, and learning to listen could change everything. Skin rarely suffers in silence. A serum that once glided on without incident suddenly stings. Foundation clings to dry, flaky patches. A routine face…

ByDempsey May AyucoOctober 13, 20260Comments

Wellness

Sleep under 7 hours and watch what your face reveals

Dermatologists explain how short nights quietly chip away at your complexion, and the simple fixes that can help it bounce back For years, running on fumes has been treated as a quiet flex. Late nights out, deadlines finished at 2 a.m. and a calendar packed past capacity often leave people wearing dark circles like a…

ByDempsey May AyucoOctober 13, 20260Comments

Skincare

Sunscreen myths Black people have been told for too long

Sunscreen is safe, it works and nearly everyone needs it, including people with dark skin, people who spend most of the day indoors and people who only go outside in cooler months. Dermatologists at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Stanford Medicine say a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30, applied generously and reapplied…

ByGesi LloydOctober 9, 20260Comments

Nails

The nail health warning GLP-1 users should know

As GLP-1 medications become increasingly common, researchers and healthcare professionals continue to examine the range of effects people may experience while taking them. These medications, which include semaglutide and tirzepatide, have been associated with several changes during treatment, including gastrointestinal symptoms and hair shedding. Now, new research presented at the 2026 European Academy of Dermatology and…

ByDorcas OnasaOctober 3, 20260Comments

Makeup

Why sharing these 7 beauty products can backfire

Sharing beauty products with friends or family can seem harmless, particularly when the item appears clean. But dermatologists and professional makeup artists say appearances can be misleading when products or tools come into contact with multiple people. The concern is less about whether a product looks fresh and more about where it has been, what…

ByDorcas OnasaOctober 2, 20260Comments

Celebs

Simone Biles Refuses to Let One Loaded Label Define Her

The Olympic legend opens up about her NFL marriage, skipping road games this season and the years-long struggle she finally stopped ignoring. Simone Biles has spent more than a decade redefining greatness in gymnastics. So when someone tries to shrink her down to a three-letter acronym, she barely blinks. The 11-time Olympic medalist, 29, recently…

ByDempsey May AyucoOctober 1, 20260Comments

Skincare

5 smart skincare habits for teenagers

Teenagers are facing a growing pressure to achieve seemingly perfect skin, with social media platforms filled with elaborate routines, endless product recommendations and videos promising a flawless complexion. But dermatologists say teenage skin does not need a bathroom shelf packed with products to stay healthy. Acne is extremely common during adolescence, with more than 80% of people…

ByDorcas OnasaSeptember 25, 20260Comments

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