Sun’s out, phone’s out. Valerie Calderon loves to tan beside her family’s pool in Riverside, California — and while she reapplies her favorite body oil, the 17-year-old keeps 34,000 Instagram and 50,000 TikTok followers up to date on her routine. Her fans? “Everyone is within 13 to 17 years old,” she told The Post. “I … Read more
The fountain of youth may be hiding in the graveyard. As Americans embrace cadaver fat to enhance their curves, South Korea’s latest anti-aging obsession is taking the dead-body craze even further, using human skin donated from corpses to help turn back the clock. But don’t book your flight just yet. While the treatment isn’t currently … Read more
Kim Kardashian has been vocal about letting daughter North West “express herself” through boundary-pushing clothes, colorful hair and experimental makeup — but the 13-year-old’s latest mode of self-expression could come with some serious and irreversible risks. Last September, North, then 12, debuted a dermal piercing on her middle finger. It was the first of many: … Read more
It’s the rashiest place on Earth. Millions of people head to Florida or out West to Disney theme parks every year, and many come back with more than a souvenir photo with their favorite character. A skin condition nicknamed “Disney rash” can sporadically appear in parkgoers, but the red, rashy spots don’t mean you’re allergic … Read more
Tick these TikTok tricks off your list. With the rise in disease-harboring ticks across the country also comes an uptick in viral hacks to remove the nasty suckers. But don’t believe everything you see online — some methods may leave you with more than an itch to escape the city this summer. With tick populations … Read more
WASHINGTON — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can damage the skin. Now researchers better … Read more
Celebrity esthetician Sonya Dakar has surrendered her esthetician license after an LA woman sued her for “severe burns and permanent scarring” from one of Dakar’s facials. Last year, Victoria Nelson said she was bringing a lawsuit against Dakar after an April 2021 chemical peel left Nelson “with severe burns to her face, including to both cheeks, … Read more
A sweet treat that can’t be beat. With summer in full swing, nothing sounds better than ending a long, hot day with a slew of desserts that delight the senses. But one stands above the rest, delivering a boost to gut health, joint pain relief and anti-aging benefits — and it’s probably already in your … Read more
With a near-perfect punani and a face that’s aging in reverse, Kate Tolo is a billboard for longevity. Tolo, the girlfriend of biohacker Bryan Johnson, took to social media this week to reveal that her skin is nine years younger than she is. “I am 30, and my skin age is 21. I took a … Read more
Summer is upon us, and with it the summons to achieve the perfect tan. While many choose self-tanners to get a golden look sans sun exposure, an expert warns that there are actually some hidden dangers in a faux glow — if you misuse them. “Self-tanners shouldn’t be mistaken for sun protection,” dermatologist Dr. Dawn … Read more
Summer is here, and just as we are shedding layers and welcoming the sunshine, insects are lining up to feast on our flesh. While ticks and the scary diseases they carry are among the most fearsome of warm-weather insects, another tiny pest is making a meal out of mankind in a truly horrifying fashion. Chiggers, … Read more
“Lilo & Stitch” star Daveigh Chase was living a tortured existence months before her death as her friends and loved ones tried desperately to save her life, her manager told The California Post. John Ryan, Chase’s manager of more than a decade, said he and Chase’s step-sister, Gaia Brown, had enlisted the help of a … Read more
Seasoning is the new self-care. Promoted as a type of grounding, the practice of stomping on salt before bed is gaining traction among wellness fans who say it’s a boon for the body. “If you are not standing on salt before bed, you are missing out,” claims wellness TikTok user Tammy Weatherhead as she pours Epsom salt … Read more
It’s not exactly a beauty treatment — but it could save your skin. Nationwide, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and a staggering 9,500 people are diagnosed every single day in the US. For many, the disease begins with a common precancerous condition. Luckily, doctors say there’s a highly effective … Read more
The world’s largest and longest-running biohacking conference just wrapped — and peptides were among the hottest topics on the floor. It’s not hard to see why. In recent years, these experimental compounds have exploded across the worlds of longevity, beauty and fitness, with devotees touting benefits ranging from muscle building and injury recovery to slower … Read more
Finally, a new use for temporary tattoos beyond kiddie goodie bags. A team of Canadian researchers says it has developed a temporary “smart tattoo” to spot melanomas before they’re visible — and life-threatening. Published last week in Nature Sensors, the new study evaluated the efficacy of SMEAR-ULM, which measures temperature variations on the skin’s surface … Read more
Keke Palmer is opening up about a health battle that left her dealing with what she describes as “unbearable” and “crippling” adult acne — and a frustrating, long search for answers. “Everybody was on that glass skin and I’m over here with cracked glass,” the Emmy Award winning actress said Monday during a panel at … Read more
The next addition to your skincare routine might already be in your fridge. A small new study suggests that a sweet, healthy snack with just 62 calories per serving could offer powerful protection against sun damage, helping strengthen the skin’s natural defenses at the genetic level. The perks — which appeared in just two weeks … Read more
It’s enough to make your skin crawl. The FDA is warning consumers about the nationwide recall of a popular eczema cream that could be contaminated with a deadly bacterium. MG217 Multi-symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema Cream is being recalled by Wisconsin-based Pharmacal because it may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, also known as … Read more
Willy Wonka’s Violet Beauregarde could start a support group. According to a case report in the New England Journal of Medicine, a 68-year-old woman developed “blue-gray hyperpigmentation” on her limbs just a couple of weeks after she started taking a common medication. The woman sought treatment after dark patches on her arms and legs persisted for … Read more