Loveth Adenuga of SkinSpirit Upper East Side shares the treatments and rituals that revive skin and help you step into the ...

“Truth is…” allows readers to get esthetician-backed advice without having to step foot into an office. In each article, certified skin therapist Samantha Mims shares her do’s and don’ts, product ...

If you’re a big fan of Pat McGrath’s makeup, you’ll be thrilled to hear the news. With her latest product, Divine Skin: Rose 001 The Essence, Dame Pat McGrath, the iconic makeup artist, is taking her ...

Esthetician and founder of Black Skin Directory, Dija Ayodele tells us everything you need to know about protecting your skin ...

Let’s talk about winter skin care. Your skin is already fighting the cold, so the last thing you want to do is strip it raw and let it become dry. In other words, exfoliating during this season is a ...

“Probiotic” is a buzzword in the wellness space commonly used to market fermented foods––think: kombucha, kimchi, and yogurt. Brands often misuse the under-regulated term to sell their products solely ...

Exploring new places is exciting, but your skin doesn’t always agree. Between the dehydrating effects of airplane cabin air, the harshness of different climates, and the fast-paced nature of travel, ...

As someone with oily and sensitive skin, I am always careful when it comes to using beauty products with strong scents. They typically can cause breakouts or pimples. In the name of taking good care ...

Watermelon is more than just a delicious summer fruit. Historically, our enslaved ancestors grew watermelon as a cash crop, turning the fruit into a symbol of liberation. Although it has also become a ...

Whole-body rejuvenation is a term used to describe a younger, firmer, more restored appearance. However, using “anti-aging” procedures to turn back the hands of time may cause you to make the mistake ...

Recently, skin care fanatics have been rushing to cryotherapy salons to endure below freezing temperature for a period of minutes to rejuvenate their skin. An increasing number of women are ...

This story first appeared in the May/June 2022 issue of ESSENCE. In the last decade, millennials’ digital self-care movement combined with a widespread embrace of social media to create a multifaceted ...