6 WAYS TO GET YOUR SKIN BACK ON TRACK
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Are you a stressed-out student or post-graduate in search of better skin? We asked the team at Higher Education, a clean, cruelty-free skincare brand founded by Deborah Nash, for their best tips—because a few small steps can make a big difference.
Read on for six ways to get a clear, healthy-looking complexion with minimal effort.
Take off your makeup off before going to bed
We know you hear this all the time, but there’s a really good reason why washing your face before bed has a major impact on the state of your skin. When you don’t cleanse properly and remove your makeup, you’re leaving your skin covered with dirt, oil and dead skin cells that can clog p
FAUX TO PRO: NO IFS, ANDS OR BUTTS
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Who doesn’t want a more divine derriere? Achieving an improved “rear view†is actually easier than you think thanks to smoothing and uplifting skincare solutions—plus long-lasting non-invasive and surgical treatments that help you make the most of your “assâ€ets. Get it?
Faux: Frank Body Original Coffee Scrub ($16.95)
Step one of achieving a better butt is starting with a smooth canvas, and exfoliation is the way to get it. This aromatic scrub features hydrating sweet almond oil, antioxidant vitamin E, and a blend of sea salt and coffee grounds to slough away dull, rough skin to reveal a smooth, baby-soft tush. As an added bonus, the coffee’s c
READ THIS BEFORE YOU REACH FOR THE SHAMPOO
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Shampoo, conditioner and the occasional mask have been the haircare protocol for as long as we can remember, but it might be time to rethink these three basics. With an increased focus on the scalp and the role it plays in healthy hair growth, a pre-shampoo product movement is upon us. From scrubs to protein-rich treatments, what you do before you shampoo may just be the key to strong, shiny strands.
Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture Dream Come True Wonderful Pre-Wash Protein Treatment ($32)
This fortifying and strengthening mask may seem similar to the products you’ve been using for deep conditioning after washing your hair, but, alas, it’s not. Packed with protein that pen
WHY YOU SHOULD EXFOLIATE WITH ENZYMES
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When it comes to exfoliation, chemical (i.e. hydroxy acids) and physical (scrubs, cleansing brushes, etc.) methods get most of the attention. But there’s a third option—enzyme-based exfoliation—that has a slew of advantages over its skin-smoothing siblings. According to dermatologist Dr. Jessie Cheung of Willowbrook, Illinois, “Enzymes work by accelerating the chemical reactions necessary to renew the skin. Often derived from papaya, pumpkin or pineapples, they target the keratin protein in the top layer of dead skin cells to reveal fresh, glowing skin.â€
Found in just about every type of product, ranging from cleansers and moisturizers to masks and peels,
