It might be tough to face — but that blemish is probably worth getting checked out. A single mom recently posted a PSA on TikTok after a seemingly benign imperfection turned out to be cancer. Rachel, 33, had a pink spot on her forehead that started bleeding one day. A single mom posted a PSA … Read more
She has seen the light. One skincare fan learned the hard way when a new product left her looking like King Tut. “This is not a filter,” @lisat449 said in her recent TikTok PSA. “I look 80 years old.” “I feel like it’s wind chapped, or there’s superglue on my face, and I can’t move … Read more
Here’s another reason to slather on some SPF this summer — especially if you’re planning to bare it all. Jenna Bush Hager revealed this week that a trip to a topless beach in Spain during high school left her so scorched, her chest turned green. “If you get burned, it’s not pretty,” the 43-year-old “Today … Read more
Australia’s medicines watchdog has confirmed it will investigate a report claiming several sunscreens did not offer the sun protection they advertised. Consumer group CHOICE delivered the report last week, claiming it had tested 20 popular SPF50 and SPF50+ sunscreens and found 16 of them fell short of the protection they advertised. Consumer group CHOICE delivered … Read more
Chasing a summer glow? You might want to think twice. A woman was hospitalized with third-degree burns and left unable to walk for a week after a sunny day spiraled into a nightmare — all because of one disastrous mistake. “I most definitely will never forget this,” Taylor Faith (@.taylorfaith) said in a recent TikTok … Read more
It seems like everyone’s got a 20-step skincare routine lately, but if you’re following the supermodel playbook, keeping your skin young, glowing and healthy is pretty simple. Just ask Miranda Kerr, who shared her three most important skincare rules to live by with The Post — and none of them require a crazy budget or … Read more
Pore decisions, indeed. It’s no secret that young girls are obsessed with beauty — just look at the popularity of “get ready with me” videos on social media. In a survey last year, over three in four parents (76%) reported that their 7- to 17-year-old girls have a “skincare routine.” Young girls are spending big … Read more
The heat is on! The arrival of warm weather means picnics in the park, sandcastles on the beach — and if you’re unprepared, sunburns on your skin. There’s no need to be a hot mess this summer. We’ve got you covered. Here are the best skincare practices for summer, including two ingredients to look for … 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
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
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
It’s time to screen your sunscreen. A new report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) reviewed more than 2,000 SPF products sold in the US, finding that nearly 80% of them failed to meet its criteria for safety, health and effectiveness. “Wearing any sunscreen is much more important and offers better sun protection for your … Read more
The weird and worrisome internet is flooded with anti-aging trends. Amid the sea of information and influencers, it can be increasingly challenging to separate fact from fiction and the beneficial from balderdash. Armed with truth serum, Dr. Louis A. Cona, MD, medical director of DVC Stem, is on hand to dispel four common skincare myths … Read more
Teddi Mellencamp’s life is hanging in the balance as she battles an aggressive form of stage 4 skin cancer. The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star revealed this week that her dad, rock legend John Mellencamp, is already making burial plans after her melanoma spread to her lungs and brain. The Post tapped two experts … Read more
John Cena dropped the bombshell news last week that he quietly overcame skin cancer, having previously had two cancerous spots removed from his pec and shoulder. “Man, that phone call’s not what you want to get because it is unpredictable and you don’t know how bad it’s going to be,” Cena, 47, told People. But … Read more
If you’re not taking proper care of your skin, one doctor warns, looking bad is the least of your worries. “Most people think it’s skin deep — the skin is really its own thing, and your health is totally separate,” Toronto-based plastic surgeon Dr. Cory Goldberg told The Post. Or, he said, they might think … Read more
Only using your FSA to pay your deductibles? Amateur hour. There’s a lot that those pre-tax dollars in your flexible spending account (or healthcare spending account) can pay for — especially if you overestimated how much you’d need and how have cash to burn before it expires. And if you’re not in the market for … Read more
Cancer may seem like an old person’s disease, but studies have shown that certain types have become increasingly prevalent in Americans younger than 50. Recent research found that Gen X and millennial Americans are at higher risk of developing 17 cancers compared to older generations. Rates of colon cancer diagnoses, for example, have increased by 15% in adults … Read more
Another blemish on their record? A new analysis has once again found that dozens of popular acne creams and cleansers contain “unacceptably high levels” of a cancer-causing chemical. Professors from Yale and Long Island universities and a team from Valisure, a Connecticut-based laboratory, tested 111 benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne products, including Proactiv and Clearasil. A … Read more