Body Care Essentials
Gone are the days when body care took a backseat to facial regimens. The beauty industry worked its way beyond our heads and curated specialized treatments for everything from our hands, knees, and toes down to every crevice you could possibly imagine.&nbs
Pore Chores: 7 Ways to Unclog ‘Em
Did you know that an adult has around 5 million pores all over the body, except for the palms and the soles of the feet? Pores are the tiny openings through which the oil, or sebum, produced by your body is transmitted to the surface of your skin.
8 Benefits of Exfoliating Pads - Don't Swipe the Swipe
In a perfect world, your skin would require no exfoliation. Each skin cell would give way to its younger doppelganger every 30 days or so, willingly committing harakiri by sloughing off naturally and joining the annoying dust army of your home. What is exfoliation? The process encourages the indecisive zombie cells to vacate the space for a new, fresh plum skin that is trying to surface.
How to Care for Your Neck and Decolletage
The skin on the cheeks is about 3 mm thick, while the skin on your neck and decolletage is about 0.75mm, almost as thin as the humble eyelid. Therefore, this delicate skin needs extra gentle care, some lifestyle tweaks, and interesting new tech to make it look young, fresh, plump, and line-free for as long as possible.
The History of Skincare: From Dung & Lead to LED
Throughout history, our forefathers and foremothers have chased the proverbial Fountain of Youth, pursuing longevity and vitality from ancient elixirs to modern anti-aging skincare. Sometimes, their pursuit was fantastically visionary, and other times, they were so dead wrong that it resulted in, well—being dead. So here are a few practices from the history of skincare that shaped our modern understanding and skincare trends.
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The Menstrual Cycle: Hormones, Mood Swings & Self-Care
Women know. We’ve been doing the hormone tango, riding the dragon since forever. We understand how it feels to not know this person yelling at someone we love for a conclusion about them we’ve conveniently made around 3 AM, or crying in your pasta because the beginning of “Up” is the most devastating thing in animation history, worse than Mufasa’s death.
Science Of Pain: How Muscle Cramps Cramped My Running Style
Imagine you're halfway through a run. The endorphins are flowing, you’re pumped, ready, on top of your game, and feeling pretty darn good about yourself. Plus, you’re kind of hot, all sweaty, and active.
Exercising On Period: Should We Stay Active or Comfortable?
Your menstrual cycle impacts your energy levels throughout the month, and it's completely natural to feel energized and enthusiastic about working out on some days and having the urge to curl up with a heating pad and binge-watch Sex and the City on others.
The Benefits of Red Light Therapy for Reproductive Health
Light is energy; light is life. We, too, are energy and life, so there is no wonder that our body readily responds to specific wavelength exposure, resulting in broad systemic changes even after localized treatments.
Oh là là! FOREO's LUNA™ 4 mini spotted on Emily in Paris S4
The 4th season of the vibrant and stylish series "Emily in Paris" premieres August 15th, 2024, on Netflix, and FOREO's LUNA™ 4 collection follows to join the adventure seamlessly fitting into an elegant and chic Parisien aesthetic and a globetrotter lifestyle of the protagonist.
5 Travel Skincare Tips: How to Glow On-the-Go
Traveling is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming and stressful. Long rides, possible stress and anxiety, different climate, unbalanced diet, lack of hydration, disrupted sleep because of jet lag or unfamiliar bed, and lack of routine can take a toll on your skin – making it dry, dull, and prone to breakouts.
7 Things You Can do Today to Minimize Your Environmental Impact
Already in 2017, microplastics in our oceans outnumbered the stars in our galaxy. State of Global Climate report confirms that 2023 was the hottest year on record. Britain's nightingale population has declined by around 48% in only 25 years. The US declared 21 species extinct in 2023.
Forget the Beauty Standards
Gone are the days when a woman should have been tall, blonde, blue-eyed, flowy-haired, slim (but perfectly proportioned), and pink-plump-lipped to be considered a beauty. Not so long ago, however.
Valentine's Day: 14 Gift Ideas for Him
With February 14th less than a week away, and you still haven't had the time or lacked gift ideas for your loved ones (Shh! We won't tell anyone!), now is the time for some last-minute Valentine's Day shopping.
February skincare decluttering tips
Attention, attention hoarders everywhere! We're traveling into Marie Kondo's "Does this bring you joy?" territory - assessing our beauty arsenal by utility and value and creating a capsule skincare regime featuring essentials that offer maximum impact for the minimal time and hassle invested.
Everything You Wanted to Know About BEAR™ 2 Collection
You asked, we’re answering: What does microcurrent do? Do microcurrent devices work? How strong is BEAR™ 2? How often can you use BEAR™ 2? And then some funkier questions, such as: Can you use BEAR™ 2 body on your face?
How to Cleanse and Firm With LUNA™ 4?
LUNA™ facial cleansing brush, FOREO's timeless classic, is a revolutionary device that not only removes 99% of dirt, oil, and makeup residue but also firms and depuffs your face.
I Felt Sick After Eating An Avocado
I was never a huge fan of avocados - I'd eat them occasionally in a guacamole, usually when travelling. A couple of years ago, I was visiting friends abroad, and we made avocado toast for dinner. Minutes later, I rushed to the bathroom and curled up on a bed afterward.
Pros and Cons of IPL Hair Removal Devices
Do you feel like shaving, tweezing, plucking, or waxing is taking up too much of your precious time and causing you unwanted pain? If so, it may be time to consider a long-lasting hair removal solution such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology.
Benefits vs. Drawbacks: Is Olive Oil Really Good For Your Skin?
Olive oil is a popular natural remedy for skin issues. But does it really work and is it effective for all skin types? We explore the benefits and drawbacks of using olive oil for your skin. Spoiler alert: it's mostly good news!