Category: Skincare

The skin is our largest organ, and, among other things, it provides protection against mechanical impacts. To ensure this protection, skin cells have to be connected to one another especially closely. Exactly how this mechanical stability is provided on the molecular level was unclear for a long time. Researchers in the team led by Prof. Carsten Grashoff from the Institute of Molecular Cell Biology at the University of Münster and the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry have been collaborating with colleagues at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and Stanford University…

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We know it can be a little daunting to let your feet see the light of day ― or to let other people see your feet ― especially after they’ve been confined to thick socks and heavy boots, accumulating dead skin and forming calluses. It happens to all of us. (Neve Campbell, who once reportedly said she had “the ugliest feet in the world,” would understand.) If you ask us, prepping your feet for sandals is really just another form of self-care. If you spend time taking care of your…

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Does the order you apply your skincare products really matter? The short answer, yes. The way in which you should apply your beauty buys can be baffling but even if you have the most amazing skincare routine in the world applying your products in the wrong order can prevent you from receiving the full benefits. If you don’t do so it can diminish the overall effectiveness of your routine and even leave skin irritated, dehydrated and broken out. So, which product goes on top of what? To find out, we asked London-based…

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If you’ve been burning the candle at both ends, chances are the effects are beginning to show on your skin, especially on the ultra-delicate area around your eyes. The skin here is much thinner than it is everywhere else and, because it contains fewer oil glands, it is more susceptible to fine lines, puffiness and dark circles. But, with such busy lives, getting eight hours sleep or the visiting a spa is out of the question, and, let’s face it, there’s only so much makeup can conceal. The solution? Under-eye…

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) isn’t above talking about skin care. Following her appearance at the Sundance Film Festival on the weekend, the congresswomen went on Instagram to field questions from her followers about skin care. She also praised the “lounge uniform” and cited matching pajamas as a key to success. “How do you stay stress free and how do you keep your skin so clear?!” one individual asked, to which the Bronx native wrote, “I do NOT stay stress-free.” Then she revealed that while skin care doesn’t necessarily help with stress, it’s still…

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