New research presented at the the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology has demonstrated a novel topical formation containing cannabidiol (CBD) is effective at killing bacterial infections in the skin. The formulation was also found to kill certain antibiotic-resistant bacteria. We have known for some time that certain cannabinoids found in marijuana display impressive […]

It’s been a long time coming, but people are finally realising that it’s cool to give a crap about the planet we live on. From ethical fashion brands to upping our recycling, most of us are being a bit more conscious about our lifestyle choices and wastage. ‘As consumers, I think we’d all like to […]

There are two seasons – festival and festive – during which it was, until recently, not only acceptable but positively encouraged for adults to adorn themselves with glitter. Then environmental protection agencies began describing glitter – craft and cosmetic – as a “problem plastic”: itpollutes waters and endangers the sea life involuntarily ingesting the sparkly […]

Social media is shaping a new global beauty aesthetic, and we’ve never looked more alike Carefully cradling my head in latex-gloved hands, the doctor asked me what my ethnic background was. After replying, the jigsaw that is apparently my face fell into place and became easier for him to fix. My chin needed a lot […]

THE ORGANIC BEAUTY INDUSTRY IS GROWING, WITH NEW ‘NATURAL’ BRANDS CROPPING UP LEFT, RIGHT AND CENTRE, BUT ARE ALL OF THE INGREDIENTS USED ACTUALLY ORGANIC, OR ARE WE BEING ‘GREENWASHED’ INTO SPENDING OUR CASH ON UNCERTIFIED PRODUCTS? Warning: this article may ignite a real-life Mean Girls Regina George Kalteen bar type realisation, except you haven’t unknowingly been eating […]

I witness a downturn if I skip even a week of Drunk Elephant’s serum Three years ago a contact told me about a new US cruelty-free skincare brand with a “cleaner beauty” manifesto. A range free, she said, of what the founder called “the suspicious six” – silicone, essential oils, chemical sunscreens, sulphates, fragrance, dyes […]

Holiday season is quickly approaching (side note: How is it October rn?!) and you already know Rihanna has BIG plans for some amazing festive Fenty Beauty products. Case in point: On Wednesday, she gave fans a sneak peek of a of a new eye and cheek palette on her Instagram and it’s SO gorgeous. The […]

You might not recognize the woman behind Laura Mercier skincare and cosmetics, but you’re likely to picture the iconic brand thanks to its continuous accolades from celebrities and magazine editors. For starters, Laura Mercier’s Tinted Moisturizer is a staple in InStyle’s annual “Best Beauty Buys” edition, while its other products have garnered praise in Allure’s “Best of Beauty” issue. […]

From eyelash extension maintenance to finding the right color foundation, these insider tips will help you refine your beauty routine. Lashes 101 Want to get the most out of your faux lashes? Tien Nguyen Balan, co-owner of Zazen in West Chester, has become one of the region’s leading experts. Clients travel for hours to get extensions at […]

We know that beauty standards shift over time. But it turns out that who we deem to be attractive, or our ‘type’, can change much faster than that — even in as little as an instant. Before the beard trend, I preferred the look of a clean-shaven man. Then beards went mainstream. Now, after seeing countless men […]