Goo for your gut? UK surgeon, author and TikTok favorite Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan Raj, has taken to the platform to weigh in on an unappetizing new wellness trend: okra slime water. Known as “nature’s lube,” this dense, two-ingredient tonic of okra and water may be hard to swallow but could … Read more
Add this common skin condition to the list of ailments that Ozempic may improve. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a lesion-causing inflammatory disorder that affects at least 1 in 100 people and is strongly associated with obesity. Treatments include weight loss, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, surgery and laser therapy — and perhaps eventually semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic … Read more
A mom mistook cancer on her face for a ‘blocked pore’ — and only went to get it tested after watching a TikTok warning about skin cancer. Lauren Smyth, 29, used sunbeds in her early twenties but hadn’t touched them in years. So she didn’t think much of a tiny pimple which developed on the … Read more
Just when you thought you’ve heard it all. Experts are revealing some of their bizarre yet best-kept beauty secrets, from using ketchup as hair toner to nipple cream for chapped lip relief. Say you’re in a pinch and need to tone down the green hues in your hair, Anita Rice, a co-founder of the London-based … Read more
A gorgeous Thai swimsuit model developed rashes and blisters all over her face and body after she was given antibiotics she was allergic to — three times. “The pain was so bad that I really felt like I was going to die. It was intense. My entire body was burning and sore. There are no words … Read more
It’s not longer their dirty little secret. “Crunchers,” or folks with affinities for feasting on dirt, aren’t hiding under rocks. Instead, shameless soil-connoisseurs across the internet are proudly promoting the wellness and beauty benefits of chowing down on the ground. Dirt is being incorporated into some diets for it’s many benefits to the skin, as well as … Read more
Optometrists say this makeup product might not be optimal. An eye doctor who often posts tips on TikTok and Instagram as @eyestheticsofficial revealed a dangerous — and disgusting — potential side effect of wearing waterproof mascara to bed. Dr. Gurleen Dhanoa shocked her social media followers when she appeared to suggest that failing to remove the popular … Read more
Americans only start taking their sun-related skincare seriously at age 26, according to new research. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found that before their mid-20’s, Americans aren’t taking proper care of their skin — which might be why respondents are four times as likely to get scalded by the sun than they are to use … Read more
Cosmetic industry critics are seeing the light on LED. Beloved by beauty experts and celebrities, LED light therapy has been a popular cosmetic treatment to fend off unwanted signs of aging for decades — and is now widely available at home in the form of a glowing red mask or wand for your face. Starting … Read more
Tallulah Willis is continuing to bring awareness to skin picking disorder. The daughter of actors Demi Moore, 61, and Bruce Willis, 69, posted a throwback photo via Instagram on Saturday, August 17, showing what her skin looks like when she’s in the throes of her struggles with skin picking. “Old pic, but just out here … Read more
She’s sharing the dirty truth about her cleanser. Diana Hasler, a mother-of-one from Camden, Australia, was disgusted when she realized she had been using a moldy skincare product. “Friendly reminder that if you keep face wash in the shower, things go moldy. I just didn’t think it would happen so quickly,” Halser said online. Diana … Read more
Mark his words. Dr. Scott Walter, a board-certified dermatologist in the Denver area, is warning his 1.2 million TikTok followers to be on the lookout for acanthosis nigricans, a common condition characterized by dark, velvety patches in body folds and creases. “Acanthosis nigricans, or what we call ‘AN,’ is defined by these hyperpigmented velvety plaques … Read more
Their facials are out of this world. Raquel New York — a trendy Tribeca skincare studio beloved among boldfacers — is making waves in the beauty world for combining high-end aesthetics with astrology. Founded by Raquel Medina-Cleghorn, whose fans include Jennifer Lawrence, Emily Ratajkowski and Claire Danes, the pampering parlor housed in a sixth-floor loft on Walker … Read more
Does zit really do the trick? It’s simple — no one wants a pimple. But rather than burning through the typical anti-blemish treatments, such as applying skincare creams or taking meds, smooth-to-the-touch wannabes are letting UV rays singe away their blistering lumps and bumps. Wenthold and others online have popularized the sunburning movement and its alleged skin … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Glow Recipe co-founders Sarah Lee and Christine Chang just might have their grannies to thank for inspiring them to create no fewer than nine watermelon-spiked beautifiers. As young girls apparently in need of hydration, each had their mugs … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Much like her outspoken prostitute character, Vanessa Carlyle, in the “Deadpool” movies — who proudly announced, “I’ve played a lot of roles, but damsel in distress ain’t one of them” — Brazilian-born New York-based actress Morena Baccarin is … Read more
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is one “Smooth Criminal.” The 32-year-old unveiled her go-to skincare hack that kept her face smooth when she was incarcerated and served seven years for the murder of her mom — and it may surprise people. In a 38-second clip reposted on TikTok from Blanchard’s Instagram live on June 18, she reveals … Read more
Zit’s giving fashion. Pimple patches are popping off as Gen Z turns a condition once considered an embarrassing marker of adolescence into an opportunity to accessorize. No more hiding acne under layers of makeup for today’s tweens and young adults — they’re banishing blemish bashfulness by playfully placing the star, smiley face or fruit-shaped coverups … Read more
Kim Kardashian, 43, revealed this week that one of her two sons — Saint, 8, or Psalm, 5 — has the rare skin condition vitiligo. While discussing her psoriasis journey on Monday’s episode of the “She MD” podcast, Kardashian explained that vitiligo, which causes patches of skin to lose pigment or color, can be hereditary. … Read more
Spot-on advice? Dr. Sasha Haddad is sharing three hacks she’s learned since becoming a family medicine physician, including how to prevent acne after a sweaty workout session. In a 10-second TikTok set to “Fireball” by Pitbull, Haddad recommends spraying hypochlorous acid on your face after going to the gym, treating sunburns with cicaplast balm and … Read more