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Get it while it’s hot: Here’s the ultimate guide to summer skincare finds at Target, including sun-safe FYIs and derm-approved tips to choose the best sunscreen for you. With summer in full swing, it’s time to have fun in the sun. That said, it’s incredibly important to do so in a safe way to protect […]

You may feel like applying sunscreen, lotion with SPF, and makeup with SPF would give you a total SPF of over 100. But does layering SPF work? Not exactly, dermatologists say. Read on to learn why. By now, you’ve heard about how the sun’s harmful UV rays have been linked to everything from sunburn and […]

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, members of Team HUM share beauty and wellness advice passed on to us from our Asian mothers (and grandmothers!). Here’s what they taught us about taking care of our skin, hair, and health. Michele, Content Editor My mom (who moved from the Philippines to the US at 16 years […]

Supergoop! founder Holly Thaggard shares her quest to revolutionize sunscreen. Sun safety may not be the sexiest topic, but it’s an incredibly important one. Yes, limited amounts of safe sun exposure are healthy to get vitamin D. Conversely, even with all of the well-documented risks of unsafe sun exposure, many people still don’t use adequate […]

Dermatologist Heather D. Rogers, MD, founder & CEO of Doctor Rogers RESTORE, sets the record straight on 10 common skincare myths. Whether or not you’re skincare-obsessed, chances are you’ve heard conflicting info on the best ways to care for your face. But with so many opinions out there—professional and otherwise—it can be difficult to differentiate […]

Can exposure to chemicals outweigh the benefits of sunscreen? Sunscreen has one main purpose: to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Hopefully, we’ve all made a habit to use it. (Yes, even year round!) And most likely, we aim to buy the best—and sometimes priciest—formula for our skin. But if you haven’t heard, not […]

Five tips and tricks for you to get your best summer skin yet.

By now we all know smoking and sun are both prime causes… but what about these unexpected sources of wrinkles?

Summer acne: Another annoying term to add to your dictionary of skin ailments. (See also: vacation acne.) Like the name suggests, this type of acne strikes during the warm-weather months and is exacerbated by things like heat, sweat, sunscreen, and travel.

Lobs (aka long bobs, for the uninitiated) may be the hairstyle of the moment. But IMHO, there’s something undeniably alluring about Blake Lively-esque waves. Clearly, I’m not alone: The hair extension industry is estimated to be worth $761 million by next year. Extension-specific salons like RPZL in New York and Just Extensions in Los Angeles […]

Dehydrated skin is an unfortunate side effect of airplane travel. Here’s why: The inside of an airplane cabin is drier than the Sahara Desert—and that’s not even a metaphor. The desert has an annual average of 25 percent humidity, and most planes are at 10 percent humidity. Which means by the time you de-plane, you […]