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How to Use The Final Takeaway From being squeezed into the hot, humid confines of jeans and leggings to being sat on for the better part of each day, our butts take a lot—creating a host of butt-specific skincare issues. And because butt skin spends most of its time enduring these, shall we say, oppressive conditions, a butt-specific skincare routine may be just the thing you need to keep those cheeks as clear and healthy-looking as the ones on your face. That’s where butt masks come in. This new breed of targeted treatments claims to offer myriad butt-related benefits, but…

For Moisture and Exfoliation What to Consider One of the best parts of a spa pedicure is the foot treatment. Sure, we love freshly lacquered toes. But the feeling of soft, supple tootsies is pretty hard to beat. Of course, there are many ways to add treatments to your routine at the salon, but what about DIY remedies? We asked the experts—board-certified dermatologists Rina Allawh, MD, FAAD, and Arash Akhavan, MD, FAAD—to share recipes that can help you replicate a spa pedi at home without compromising the health of your skin. Read on for what they shared with us. For…

Vampire Breast Lifts vs. Traditional Breast Lifts Potential Side Effects The Cost Aftercare The Final Takeaway You’ve probably heard of the “vampire facial,” but did you know you can get a similar procedure on your breasts? That’s right: the vampire breast lift exists, and it’s a solid option if you’re looking for a non-invasive procedure that gives you a refresh with minimal downtime. “A vampire breast lift is a procedure in which a patient’s own growth factors are injected into the breast to temporarily augment or enlarge the breast and, theoretically, improve skin quality,” explains plastic surgeon Evan Garfein, MD. It…

Spring is well underway, and whether you’re getting ready for a beachy getaway or just want to look like you’ve spent time in the great outdoors, self-tanners always come in handy for creating a faux glow. Yet, self-tanners can be hard to get right—they lean too orange or too green, dry out your skin, or create an uneven finish—and, until now, have not been inclusive of all skin tones. However, Australian suncare brand Bondi Sands just created one of the most inclusive self-tanners on the market, the Technocolor 1 Hour Express Self Tanning Foam ($27). Ahead, everything you need to…

As the warm weather approaches, we’re all but ready to chuck our puffer coats and clunky boots and swap them out for breezy skirts and our tiniest tank tops. Our skin, though? Not so much. Post-winter skin is notoriously dry, flakey, and lackluster, which is when exfoliating treatments can come in handy to reveal a glowing complexion. If you have your facial exfoliation locked down but need something that will smooth out the skin on your body, U Beauty is dropping its Resurfacing Body Compound ($128) today. Ahead, the brand’s founder, Tina Chen Craig, fills us in on the new…

It wasn’t that long ago that bath and body gift sets had a bad reputation for being somewhat, well, let’s just say cheesy. And listen, we can understand why. The idea does sometimes conjure up visions of weird, off-brand drugstore products wrapped in crinkly cellophane. But forget everything you thought you knew about bath and body gift sets because they’re back and better than ever. The latest versions feature a range of different offerings with all kinds of bath and body (and sometimes even haircare and skincare) essentials, and brands—at all price points—are doing them. They’re an awesome gift to…

Baking Soda and Cornstarch Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) Lemon Juice When warm weather approaches and the natural inclination to don tank tops or sundresses strikes, we all become much more aware of our armpits—and how they’re currently smelling. If you’ve been considering swapping your deodorant in favor of a more natural approach, you might not know where to start. That’s what we’re here for. We asked Aanand Geria, MD, FAAD, and Hadley King, MD, to share their top picks for deodorant alternatives. Read on for what they chose. Coconut Oil Yes, coconut oil strikes again. This ubiquitous oil used in…

Visible shoe stains, unpleasant odors, and a tossed pair of beloved lime green block heels are all byproducts of my first summer spent in NYC—all thanks to sweaty feet. While excessive sweating can be caused by conditions like hyperhidrosis, says board-certified podiatrist Priya Parthasarathy, DPM those in less serious situations like mine might find some reprieve in the form of a foot antiperspirant. Different from deodorants (which only mask the scent of sweat), antiperspirants physically block the flow of sweat, keeping the slippery feeling at bay, explains board-certified dermatologist Alicia Zalka, MD. To help you understand the world of foot…

The warm summer months are associated with many positive experiences: taking a refreshing dip at the pool or beach, grilling outside with friends and family, and soaking up much-needed vitamin D (covered in SPF, of course!). While warm weather has many benefits, its forecast is not exclusively sunny for your thighs, as one dreaded side effect of increased temperatures and humidity is thigh chafing. Despite what society's beauty standards would lead you to believe, having a thigh gap largely depends on the genetic spacing of your hip bones, which means many (if not most) people will experience their thighs making contact…

What to Use If You Don’t Have Body Wash The Final Takeaway We’ve all been there. Maybe you’re on vacation and realize you left one crucial bottle in your shower, or perhaps you’re just running low. So you sneak a few pumps of shampoo as a temporary stand-in for your body wash (or vice versa). But can these quick fixes really do the job of their cleanser counterpart? Ahead, we chatted with board-certified dermatologists Karan Lal, MD, Mona Gohara, MD, and Geeta Yadav, MD, about whether or not you can switch between the two and, if not, what you should use…