7 skin and scalp issues linked to gut health

A large new study is strengthening the case that gut health and skin health are deeply connected and for the first time, researchers say they may have identified the specific molecules carrying inflammatory signals from the gut to the skin. The study, used genetic data to examine the relationship between gut bacteria and 11 inflammatory…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 24, 20260Comments

Beauty

The sunscreen mistake putting your scalp at risk

Most people consider themselves diligent about sunscreen, carefully covering the face, arms and legs before heading outside. But dermatologists say there's one area that gets skipped far more often than people realize, and it happens to be one of the more common sites for skin cancer. According to skin experts, the scalp, including the hairline…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 17, 20260Comments

Hair

A guide to healthier hair without the guesswork

Most people have stood in front of a mirror frustrated by frizz, tangles or hair that simply will not cooperate, no matter how many products sit on the shelf. The fix usually has less to do with buying more products and more to do with following a consistent routine built around six core steps, oiling,…

ByDestiny PhilipsJune 12, 20260Comments

Hair

Stop clogging your follicles before it costs you your hair

Most people exfoliate their face without thinking twice about their scalp. That is a gap worth closing. When dirt, excess oil and product residue accumulate around hair follicles, the buildup can block new hair growth and contribute to ingrown hairs. The scalp, like facial skin, benefits from regular cleansing that goes beyond a quick rinse.…

ByDestiny PhilipsMay 24, 20260Comments

Hair

Reviving your edges is possible and these ten changes make the difference

Traction alopecia affects nearly a third of Black women, and most cases are reversible if caught early. Here is where to start. Edges are among the most delicate areas of the scalp, and they absorb the consequences of nearly every styling decision made above them. Tight ponytails, chemical treatments, excessive heat, and repeated friction…

ByGesi LloydMay 8, 20260Comments

Hair

Is that flaky scalp harmless or something far more dangerous?

May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and dermatologists are urging people to pay closer attention to a part of the body that is often forgotten during skin checks: the scalp. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and when it develops on the…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 6, 20260Comments

Hair

The smart guide to loc care with just 8 products

If you have ever stood in a beauty aisle feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of options, you are not alone. Loc wearers are constantly marketed to, but the truth is that a great loc routine does not require a crowded shelf. What it requires is intention. Dryness, dullness, flaking, and buildup are among the…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 30, 20260Comments

Hair

Peptides are changing what hair growth products can do

Peptides have spent the last several years building a reputation in skincare, appearing in serums, lip treatments, and moisturizers with well-documented results. That same ingredient is now showing up in shampoos, scalp serums, and supplements, and the reasoning behind it holds up to scrutiny. Hair loss affects a significant number of people and arrives through…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 26, 20260Comments

Hair

Hair growth serums that passed the dermatologist test

Serums: the beauty industry has always had a complicated relationship with hair growth. For decades, brands have sold the promise of miraculous regrowth through products that rarely delivered on their claims. The category went relatively quiet through much of the 2000s and 2010s, with meaningful innovation failing to reach mainstream consumers at scale. That has…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 26, 20260Comments

Hair

Hair problems that go deeper than a bad hair day

Hair is easy to take for granted until something goes wrong with it. Most people know it grows, falls out, and sometimes causes frustration, but fewer understand what is actually happening at the biological level or what it means when the scalp starts behaving differently. The facts are more interesting than the anxiety around hair…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 19, 20260Comments

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7 skin and scalp issues linked to gut health

The sunscreen mistake putting your scalp at risk

A guide to healthier hair without the guesswork

Stop clogging your follicles before it costs you your hair

Reviving your edges is possible and these ten changes make the difference

Is that flaky scalp harmless or something far more dangerous?

The smart guide to loc care with just 8 products

Peptides are changing what hair growth products can do

Hair growth serums that passed the dermatologist test

Hair problems that go deeper than a bad hair day

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