Want the benefits of Botox without the bill? Try this grocery store item. TikTok gals are claiming that flaxseed facial masks work as an at-home Botox dupe. “It’s Botox you make at home, honey. And the best part is it’s two ingredients: flaxseeds and water,” TikToker Victoria Benitez claimed in a viral TikTok that has … Read more
Perhaps your skincare routine could use an unusual fin-ishing touch — sardines. Eating the small and oily canned fish makes skin look smooth and dewy like “glass,” according to TikTokers who swear by the method. TikTok creator Katia claimed in a video over the summer that she’s eating sardines every day for breakfast “for perfect … Read more
This buzzy skincare treatment is a truly electrifying experience. Galvanic facials — nicknamed “Hannibal Lecter” facials — send electric currents through the skin by way of a terrifying beige mask, promising firm skin, better circulation and smaller pores while promoting hydration and reducing breakouts. But glass skin comes at a cost, at least to your wallet. … Read more
Are you washing your face enough? Dr. Sapna Palep, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Spring Street Dermatology in New York City, said this is a question that she often hears from many patients. “It’s clear there is a debate around [this] and that patients are looking for answers to this important topic,” she said. … Read more
Researchers might have finally scratched below the surface of this medical mystery. Itchiness is a common symptom of various skin conditions, but why that is has long been unclear — until now. A new study out of Harvard Medical School may offer some answers — and relief — for patients with eczema, an inflammatory skin … Read more
Nobody wants to be a bag lady. To some extent, under-eye bags and dark circles on genetics. But as holiday stress weighs you down, experts also advise cutting back on a few unhealthy habits to reduce their appearance. Your individual biology — genetics, anatomy, lymphatics and the vascular system — as well as skin health and aging … Read more
Are you washing your face thoroughly? If not, you might as well be throwing your money down the drain with your skincare. According to one beauty guru, washing your face for 45 to 60 seconds is the ideal lathering duration to allow the product’s active ingredients to do their magic. Mattie Lacey-Davidson — a London-based social … Read more
Get off your soapbox. The message from celebrity doctors and hygiene freaks is clear: It’s cool to be clean. Social media has been awash with discourse on bathing culture. Take the “everything shower” trend in which self-care seekers share their three-hour shower routine. Or the docs of TikTok that expose the most sullied parts of … Read more
Is this the king of all Monster sightings or a co-loch-ssal load of hooey? Amid a flurry of Nessie sightings of dubious veracity, one Loch Ness Monster hunter claims he spotted the genuine artifact and that it was as big as a “double-decker bus.” While the sighting reportedly occurred on October 7, it was only … Read more
A Virginia high school freshman was looking for a fun science experiment — and ended up making a soap with the aim of treating skin cancer. Heman Bekele, who attends W.T. Woodson High School in the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system, was crowned “America’s Top Young Scientist” and awarded $25,000 after winning this year’s … Read more
They’re young, beautiful — and getting facelifts. Cutting edge millennial New Yorkers are going under the knife for “ponytail facelifts” — a cheaper, less intense pick-me-up than a traditional facelift that still achieves dramatic results. “This is a procedure that was essentially made for women in their late twenties and early thirties,” said Ari Hoschander, a … Read more
“The Masked Singer” goes to great lengths to make sure that contestants do not get revealed before their eliminations. So much so, that even the travel from the car to the studio is planned well in advance — and there are clothing guidelines. “You’re completely covered. You’re wearing a hoodie, you have this mask on, … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. For anyone who’s starting to solidify their skincare regimen, finding a good night cream is so in your best interest. Though you may feel as though one moisturizer tub will suffice, having a thicker, more hydrating and nighttime-formulated … Read more
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is being rock solid about this. The former WWE star revealed on Instagram Saturday that he has requested “improvements” to his wax figure that was recently unveiled at the Grevin Museum in Paris. “I knew my boy [Jefferson Jr.] had this Rock wax statue in his roasting crosshairs,” Johnson, 51, captioned a … Read more
A six-month-old baby suffered eczema so bad it looked like she had been shot. Nikoletta Pezos recently returned home after spending six days in the hospital due to a severe outbreak that covered her entire body. The eczema initially appeared on Nikoletta’s stomach and rapidly spread, resulting in large boils that resembled bullet wounds when … Read more
It’s time to scrub this step from your shower routine. New York dermatologists are sharing the eye-opening reason why people should avoid using loofahs when bathing. “Loofahs are not necessary to use in the shower and may come with associated risks [like] microtraumas on the skin and, if not properly cared for or replaced, can … Read more
Desperately needing to quench your dehydrated skin with ample moisturizer after cleansing could be a bad sign, according to skincare pros. Dr. Justine Hextall, a consulting dermatologist for cult skincare brand La Roche Posay, warned that a tight, dry complexion could be a sign of a damaged skin barrier, harsh cleanser or a matter of … Read more
It’s time to face the music — and your skin will thank you for it. Vibing out to hits from the chart-topping likes of Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, SZA and Drake is no longer solely a form of funky entertainment — it’s now a means to achieving healthy skin, according to an October study on the therapeutic … Read more
His skin looked like shiitake. A man had to be hospitalized after an adverse reaction to eating undercooked mushrooms caused him to contract a painful-looking skin condition. His fungus-induced affliction was detailed recently in “The New England Journal Of Medicine.” According to the case study, the unnamed 72-year-old patient had reportedly “prepared and eaten a … Read more
Winter is coming — is your skin’s wall ready? As the seasons change, so should your skincare routine, according to the dermatologists who advise their patients to switch up the products they use to be better suited for the cold weather. The cold conditions fall and winter seasons can wreck your skin, making it dry … Read more