Many cosmetic websites now feature an option for trying on virtual makeup. By analyzing your facial features, the system illustrates how a product would look if a consumer were to try it in person. Driven by advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR), technologies like Virtual Try-Ons (VTOs) and Skin Diagnosis tools are [...]
More influencers are promoting Korean sunscreens on social media, claiming that those sunscreens are better than the ones produced in the United States. The claim stems from the fact that Korea has access to more UV filters than the U.S. Whereas the U.S. has 16 UV filters approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), [...]
Snail mucin has emerged as a highly trending ingredient in skincare, gaining traction in the United States through its popularity in Korean beauty routines. While the notion of using mollusk mucus might initially seem off-putting, the unique properties of snail mucin have garnered significant attention for their potential benefits in skin rejuvenation and repair. [...]
Benzoyl peroxide is a staple in treating mild acne. It is effective in getting rid of bacteria and reducing bacterial resistance. It is also anti-inflammatory. Benzoyl peroxide can be found as an over-the-counter wash and in topicals at low concentrations. It can also be found in prescription medications such as Twyneo, which contains benzoyl peroxide [...]
Skin cancer is often associated with individuals with lighter skin tones, but it is important to recognize that people of color can also be at risk. Despite having more melanin, which offers some protection against UV radiation, individuals with darker skin are not immune to skin cancer. About 1-2% of all cancers in Black people [...]
You’ve definitely seen the letters ‘SPF’ on your sunscreen bottle, but what about ‘PA’? The PA+ rating system is another measurement for sun protection, but what does it stand for and what do all the ‘+’ signs after it indicate? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, and measures how long you receive protection from [...]
Leave it to Kim Kardashian to try a bold beauty treatment. She revealed that she got salmon sperm injected into her face during a facial. She isn’t the only experimental celebrity, as Jennifer Aniston received the same treatment. What is This Treatment? Although the fish-sperm injections sound eccentric, they are actually popular overseas in [...]
It’s a nice day, and you’re enjoying yourself outdoors when you suddenly realize that you’re scratching your arm. Redness surrounds a raised bump under the fingers you used to leave scratch lines. Your skin feels itchier by the second. You’ve been bitten by a pesky mosquito! You notice that no one else around you has [...]
You may have heard of people using retinoids, but what are they? Retinoids are vitamin A derived compounds known for their versatile benefits on the skin’s appearance. The topical form has been proven to reduce and prevent acne scars, improve skin tone, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles by promoting the surface of skin cells [...]
The sun is out and the weather is warm...what parent doesn’t want their young children to go outside and play? However, one blistering sunburn during childhood or adolescence can nearly double a person’s risk of developing melanoma–the most serious form of skin cancer. To minimize the risk of developing skin cancer, it is critical for [...]
