‘Face-taping’ beauty trend labeled ‘natural Botox’ — here’s what experts say

‘Face-taping’ beauty trend labeled ‘natural Botox’ — here’s what experts say

Instead of Botox, some people are turning to “face taping” to prevent wrinkles — but does it really work? If you scroll on TikTok, hashtag #facetaping has over 35.4 million views, with many people posting videos of themselves putting tape all over their faces before bed in order to stay young. In one video, TikTok … Read more

I have a painful skin shedding condition — cruel reactions hurt more

I have a painful skin shedding condition — cruel reactions hurt more

She’s got thick skin. A Brooklyn woman is defying cruel trolls to speak out about a rare medical condition that causes her skin to shed up to 10 times faster than normal. Becca Joy Stout, 24, suffers from epidermolytic hyperkeratosis, a skin disorder that affects just one in 300,000 people worldwide. Since birth, Stout’s skin … Read more

‘Human skin’ jackets available to order online for $720: ‘Gory and sick’

‘Human skin’ jackets available to order online for 0: ‘Gory and sick’

It feels just like a second skin. A jacket made of “human flesh” can be custom-made for just $720 — and fashionistas are fawning over the gory garments. The creepy coats can be ordered online via the eBay account The Flesh Krafter and take about three weeks to make, according to Jam Press. The seller … Read more

‘Queer Eye’ star Tan France slams disturbing ‘skin lightening’ trend in new doc

‘Queer Eye’ star Tan France slams disturbing ‘skin lightening’ trend in new doc

Fashion maven and “Queer Eye” star Tan France is slamming a “disturbing” beauty trend in a new documentary, where he’s also joined by Kelly Rowland. Called “Beauty and the Bleach,” the documentary follows France’s “personal mission” to take down the global trend of “skin lightening.” “Lighter means beautiful. Darker means unattractive. I was ashamed of … Read more

I make lotion out of my breast milk — it’s a cure-all for my skin

I make lotion out of my breast milk — it’s a cure-all for my skin

Squeezing her own breast milk onto her skin cured this new mom of what she feared would be an itchy, flaky lifelong affliction.   “Breast milk from my own body healed my hands,” exclaimed mother-of-one Ashley Lemieux, 36, from Phoenix in her trending TikTok testimonial. “I have psoriasis … and I want to see if the … Read more

I’m plagued by ‘boyfriend air’ — I’ve never felt so dirty

I’m plagued by ‘boyfriend air’ — I’ve never felt so dirty

Forget love — yuck is in the air.  “Dirty,” “gross” and “disgusting” are just a few of the pejoratives being tossed around by Gen Z women on TikTok, who all claim to have contracted the lamentable “boyfriend air” from grimy male lovers.  Though not a clinically recognized pollutant, the viral #BoyfriendAir epidemic sees angry wives … Read more

33 best face masks we reviewed for glowing complexions on every skin type

33 best face masks we reviewed for glowing complexions on every skin type

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. There’s nothing more luxurious than applying a rejuvenating face mask to your skin when you want a bit of a boost. Not to mention, the vast variety of clay, jellied and peel-off makes the experience a beauty playground … Read more

I’m a celebrity makeup artist — your zits get worse when you do this

I’m a celebrity makeup artist — your zits get worse when you do this

Don’t brush off this advice — turns out you’ve been applying concealer all wrong. Celebrity makeup artist Melissa Murdick took to TikTok on Thursday to show how to hide pimples without slathering on concealer or contaminating the product container. “Cakey makeup on a zit defeats the purpose because it stands out even more,” she declares. … Read more

‘Wearable skin’ in shape of hands grown in lab — could be used for face transplants

‘Wearable skin’ in shape of hands grown in lab — could be used for face transplants

This process may make your skin crawl — but it could also be regrown. Bioengineers from Columbia University have found a way of growing skin in the shape of hands — which could be a game-changer for skin transplants. The newly engineered skin is different from the type currently used for transplants, which is constructed … Read more

I work at a tanning salon — people leave the nastiest things behind

I work at a tanning salon — people leave the nastiest things behind

What a waste. A Georgia tanning salon is sparking debate on TikTok by sharing the unusual garbage customers leave behind after their sunning sessions. Avaas Spa & Tan posted a six-second snap this month showing a shocked staffer clutching a gross garbage pail. “If you work at a tanning salon then YOU KNOW,” the caption … Read more

Best niacinamide serums for clear and glowing skin, per dermatologists

Best niacinamide serums for clear and glowing skin, per dermatologists

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Like the nutrients you cosume, the ingredients you apply topically on the face matter. Alongside hyaluronic acid and retinol, a skincare ingredient we always search for is niacinamide. Sure, there’s no such thing as perfect skin but incorporating … Read more

Keke Palmer reveals the shocking way she finally beat acne

Keke Palmer reveals the shocking way she finally beat acne

Keke Palmer revealed the gag to cure acne … and it’s pregnancy! “There’s no more of the bumps. There’s no more of the raise. So I’m here to let you all know that I found the secret,” she shared on Instagram Thursday. “I found the secret to clearing up my acne, and guess what it … Read more

Viral TikTok hack using eggs to remove blackheads can be dangerous: skincare experts

Viral TikTok hack using eggs to remove blackheads can be dangerous: skincare experts

Skincare experts are warning against a viral TikTok trend advising people to use egg whites to remove blackheads. A TikToker shared a video showing how he makes DIY nose strips to tackle blackheads with egg whites and tissue paper. In the TikTok video, Armen Adamjan, also known as @creative_explained, whisks up some egg whites and … Read more

I’m a teen beauty queen — my acne got me banned from TikTok

I’m a teen beauty queen — my acne got me banned from TikTok

TikTok has reported unblocking the account of a 16-year-old content creator who was temporarily banned from the platform after she debuted her cystic acne, according to a news report. Eva-Marie Grant, from North Yorkshire in England, said she was attempting to dismantle negative stereotypes about acne. When she showed her bare skin, which was covered … Read more

TikToker hits back after dermatologist suggests her skin condition is fake

TikToker hits back after dermatologist suggests her skin condition is fake

A popular TikTok dermatologist has been slammed for accusing a woman of faking a painful skin condition by using makeup. Nancy Morel — who often posts clips chronicling day-to-day life with her aggressive skin condition — posted one of her applying makeup during a flare-up last week. It captured the attention of dermatologist Dr. Azadeh Shirazi, … Read more

My holiday party outfit stained my skin — everyone called me a Smurf

My holiday party outfit stained my skin — everyone called me a Smurf

Elvis isn’t the only one having a blue Christmas. Beth Gray, 25, shared her outfit disaster in a now-viral TikTok, explaining she had purchased an electric-blue, strapless, feather top from Club L London for $80 to wear to a party — only to find herself with blue underarms like a Smurf. “I was taking a … Read more

‘Butt doctor’ reveals why you shouldn’t use toilet paper

‘Butt doctor’ reveals why you shouldn’t use toilet paper

It was the most-coveted commodity in Australia over the course of the pandemic – but an expert known as the ‘Butt Doctor’ has revealed why he’s not a fan of toilet paper, saying that wiping “too vigorously” after doing a poo can lead to a lot of issues. Queensland, Australia-based colorectal surgeon Bradley Morris – … Read more

Over 2,000 Australians strip nude for skin cancer awareness

Over 2,000 Australians strip nude for skin cancer awareness

They bared it all for good cause. Approximately 2,500 people took their clothes off in Australia to pose for a photo to raise awareness for skin cancer. Photographer Spencer Tunick, who is known for his nude group shots in public places, took the snaps Saturday morning on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. “We have an opportunity to raise awareness about … Read more

I’m a bodybuilder and agonizing steroid boils left me scarred for life: Know what you’re doing

I’m a bodybuilder and agonizing steroid boils left me scarred for life: Know what you’re doing

These are not the gains this bodybuilder was seeking. Weight lifter Dave Hartrey is imploring doctors for help after rampant steroid use left him with horrific acne wounds — which rendered him housebound for nine months until they scarred over. A disturbing TikTok video detailing the muscleman’s misery first surfaced in August, but is now … Read more

Ana de la Reguera on her ‘Leopard Skin’ role: ‘She drops a bomb and leaves’

Ana de la Reguera on her ‘Leopard Skin’ role: ‘She drops a bomb and leaves’

Ana de la Reguera said her new show, “Leopard Skin,” allowed her to play a character who felt new.  “I’ve never played anyone like her, someone who has a lot of imagination,” de la Reguera, 45, told The Post. “She lives her life through telenovela, and she’s kind of naïve. All these things that character … Read more