Can you eat your way to dreamy skin? Serena Poon, a certified nutritionist and longevity wellness advisor to stars like Sofia Vergara, Kerry Washington and Miranda Kerr, told The Post that chowing down on the right foods can lead to a serious glow up. So what, exactly, should you be incorporating into your diet to … Read more
A Fox TV news anchor discovered this week that he had skin cancer during a live TV segment. Mike Jerrick, co-host of “Good Day Philadelphia” on FOX29, was broadcasting a skin care segment with Dr. Joanna Walker, a dermatologist with the Tara Miller Melanoma Center at the University of Pennsylvania. As they discussed the importance of checking … Read more
Fur real. Just when you thought dogs couldn’t get any better, a new study has found that having a canine companion as a kid can offer the ulti-mutt protection from an annoying skin condition. The same benefits did not extend to cat ownership. Just when you thought you couldn’t love Fido more. nuzza11 – stock.adobe.com … Read more
SPF nation? A new survey shows we’re failing at skin protection, unless we’re on vacation. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed less than half (41%) wear sunscreen more than 60 days of the year — a majority only wear it for less than a fifth of the entire calendar year. Thirteen percent don’t typically wear … Read more
A photo of a billboard for a beef-tallow sunscreen by a brand called Primally Pure has people doing a double-take. Along with a photo of the product, the ad reads, “Poison-free SPF with tallow. Next to that ad, there is a photo of a blonde woman under text that reads: “The sun isn’t poison but … Read more
Your crotch might be trying to tell you something, and it’s not just that your jeans are too tight. “Vulvar skin is not fragile — it’s responsive,” Dr. Keira Barr, a board-certified dermatologist, told The Post. “When it’s inflamed, irritated or dry, that’s not a flaw. It’s a signal from your nervous system that something … Read more
Americans are jumping for jabs. Surveys show at least one in eight US adults have given GLP-1s drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy a shot, with 6% currently taking them. The miracle meds have been linked to a host of health benefits beyond diabetes management and weight loss, from staving off Alzheimer’s and curbing addiction to … Read more
People with darker skin still need to wear sunscreen — for more reasons than one. Too much ultraviolet exposure from the sun can lead to sunburn, dark spots and wrinkles, and increased risk of skin cancer. The melanin in darker skin offers some extra protection from the sun, but dermatologists say that isn’t enough on its own. According to dermatologists, … Read more
You might be rinsing and repeating — but you’re probably not as clean as you think. Dermatologists say there’s one spot most people overlook in their shower routine where dirt, oil and dead skin cells can accumulate quickly. Left unchecked, that buildup can lead to bacterial infections, painful skin problems and a foul odor that … Read more
Let’s face it — your pimple may be more problematic than you realize. A Harvard-trained dermatologist warns that some benign-seeming blemishes could be cancerous. Dr. Daniel Sugai urges patients with persistent pimples that last longer than a month to seek treatment. “If you have a pimple that won’t go away in four weeks, please see … Read more
One Ozempic user loves how her face looks after losing weight. Although it’s become so normalized for people to lose weight using GLP-1 — many are suffering from its bizarre side effects, like “Ozempic face,” except for a woman named Alejandra Salomon. Salomon noticed a big difference in how her face looked after she took … Read more
These ladies won’t shed their nighttime routines. Gen Z women are continuing with their morning shed routines despite spouses saying the trend turns them into “monsters” and experts claiming it is useless — if not dangerous. The “morning shed” routine continues for many people, including Christi Fritz (above). However, spouses claim the trend turns them … Read more
They’re dying for that glow — one can of carrots at a time. A new TikTok trend called “carrotmaxxing” is taking root among beauty-obsessed users looking to score a sun-kissed sheen. But instead of bronzed bliss, some people are turning orange — or worse, landing themselves in the hospital. “Fake tan has become too expensive. … Read more
Are you a sunrise soaper or a bedtime bather? It’s the ultimate hygiene debate — and Americans are deeply divided. A 2022 Sleep Foundation survey found that 42% of adults start their day with a refreshing rinse, while 25% wait to wash before hitting the hay. But according to Dr. Primrose Freestone, a senior lecturer … Read more
Talk about a toxic tan. Nicknamed the “Barbie drug,” a viral nose spray that promises to give users the perfect glow may deliver life-threatening complications. The drug, Melanotan-II, is an unlicensed and largely untested synthetic version of the peptide α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. As the name implies, the hormone is responsible for melanin production, and devotees of … Read more
Feel the burn. An Australian woman says that she spent a small fortune seeking treatment for painful symptoms, only to realize they were entirely self-inflicted. “If you ever feel embarrassed about anything, ever, just know that I spent hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, going to dermatologists, doctors, getting biopsies, getting tested for a variety … Read more
Eating your skincare? It works — if you’re savvy about it. “Skin thrives on nourishment. A routine rich in skin-loving nutrients like antioxidants, healthy fats, and phytonutrients can be more effective than topical treatments,” Serena Poon, a certified nutritionist and longevity wellness advisor to stars like Sofia Vergara, Kerry Washington and Miranda Kerr, told The Post. Along … Read more
Burning the midnight oil may fatten your paycheck, but your health could be paying the price. In 2024, Gallup found that the average full-time worker in the US clocked 42.9 hours a week. But millions are logging far more, and the toll is greater than just burnout. At one Midwestern investment bank, junior employees were … Read more
People are swapping Botox for hemorrhoid cream — and experts are begging them to stop. TikTok’s latest wave of unhinged beauty hacks comes with concern: dabbing hemorrhoid cream on under-eye bags to supposedly smooth and de-puff without ever stepping into a derm’s office. On the social media platform, women are claiming that Preparation H is … Read more
For the last decade, no matter the theme — flamboyant “Camp,” “Heavenly Bodies,” “Manus x Machina” — many ladies at the Metropolitan Museum’s annual Costume Institute Ball (aka the Met Gala) have displayed more skin than fabric. Emily Ratajkowski, Janelle Monae, Kim Kardashian, Lily James, Zoe Kravitz, Amanda Seyfried, Kendall Jenner, Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez … Read more