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TikTok Loves Tretinoin For Clear Skin, But There’s A Serious Catch

Jacqueline Kilikita

I Just Learned The Hard Truth Behind The Eczema & Sunbeds Myth

Humeara Mohamed

We Asked Brands Why They Sell Tan Accelerators & Struggled To Get A Straight ...

A Dermatologist Set Me Straight On The “Correct” Amount To Spend ...

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by Jacqueline Kilikita

The Vitamin D Myth Discouraging Black People From Wearing Sunscreen

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by L'Oréal Blackett

The Real Reasons Why Tanning Beds Aren’t Yet Banned In The UK

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead

by Lucy Abbersteen

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The Smartest Spring Skincare Advice, By The Experts At The Ordinary

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Seven years after Nicola Ki

by Jacqueline Kilikita

I’m A Dermatologist & I Self-Diagnosed My Skin Cancer

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, ou

by Jacqueline Kilikita

I Still Use My Old Makeup — Here’s Why It’s Okay (Sometimes)

I have a confession to make. I have an unhealthy emotional attachment to my Too Faced Chocolate Gold Eye Shadow Palette. You might think that’s not e

These Body Washes Will Get Rid Of Back & Bum Acne Fast

by Jen Anderson

I Have Chronic Rosacea — This Is The Only Skincare Routine That ...

I have many vivid memories of growing up with pink-toned skin, but some really stick out. I played a lot of sports at school and I remember wondering why m

7 Skin Tweaks A Dermatologist Told Me To Make For Winter

The mercury is slowly but surely dropping, and that means a handful of things. First of all, it’s probably time to replace your beaten up winter boot

by Jacqueline Kilikita

This Niacinamide Serum Brightened My Dull, Dry Skin Fast

If there’s one thing you need to know about me, it’s that I do not like being told what to do. In fact, I have a tendency to take the entirely opposite

by Amanda Mitchell

Botox Made Me Look Older, But Why?

The first time I had Botox, I swore I’d never look back. I was approaching 30 and my skin was gradually changing in ways I’d never seen before. It star

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Why Vitamin C Is Falling Out Of Favour Among Skincare Experts

Whether you’re an advocate of a 10-step skincare routine or more into “skinimalism”, chances are you’ve tried vitamin C before. Otherwise known as

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Snail Mucin Is Controversial Among Skin Experts, But Not For The ...

If your FYP is anything like mine, it’s full of people recommending products they bought on TikTok Shop. Whether it’s a pebble ice maker, the Sol de Ja

by Amanda Mitchell

Read This Before Combining Retinol & Vitamin C In Your Skincare R...

The world of skincare can be overwhelming at times. There are so many rules about which ingredients work together (peptides go with everything) and which d

by Amanda Mitchell

How To Get Rid Of Bacne Fast

Dear Daniela, I have struggled with bacne for over four years now and feel like I have tried every product out there. My skin, both on my face and my back,

by Daniela Morosini

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Tranexamic Acid Tackles Pigmentation & Dark Spots, Fast

From niacinamide to azelaic acid, there are countless buzzy skincare ingredients that have burst onto the beauty scene in the past few years. Right now, it

by Jacqueline Kilikita

The Right Way To Talk To Your GP About Skin Issues, According To ...

When something isn’t quite right with your skin, your first port of call is very likely to be your GP, especially if your skin is getting you down, c

by Jacqueline Kilikita

These Derm-Approved Products Are Saving My Allergy-Prone Skin

As anyone who suffers from hay fever or a dust allergy knows, it takes a toll on your skin. Lots of us are prone to sensitivity and susceptible to a host o

by Esther Newman

“I’m Crippled By It”: From Acne To Eczema, Skin...

Skin problems and anxiety often go hand in hand. A mental health condition that affects many of us, anxiety is a sense of impending danger or panic, which

13 Popular Sunscreens Tried & Tested On Dark Skin

by Breanna Davis

I Tried SwearBy Skin’s LED Mask For Hyperpigmentation & Got Glowi...

The skincare community is serious about beauty tools — at least it seems that way on TikTok. Over the last few years, LED light therapy face masks for at

by L'Oréal Blackett

I Changed The Way I Think About My Hyperpigmentation, Thanks To T...

Dark marks across my cheeks and forehead have faded like old memories; the constellation-like pattern of acne scars from my teens and early twenties have g

by L'Oréal Blackett

We Tried Trinny London’s SPF Moisturiser First & Here Are O...

Team R29 are big fans of Trinny London. From serums filled to the brim with skin-plumping peptides to concealers that double up as skincare, there’s

by Lauren Cunningham

Moving To Australia Made Me Realise I’d Been Doing SPF All ...

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead

Acne Skin-Care Guide

I’m A Derm With Chronic Acne & Here’s The Skin Advice I’d Give My...

Welcome to Acne Files, a month-long series where we get real about whiteheads, blackheads, cysts, and every bump or blemish in between. From skin-soot

by Dr. Anjali Mahto

The Best Way To Fade Red Marks After Acne, According To An Expert

You know when you were little and your mum would intone “Life’s not fair” after denying you the most basic of human rights (a second ice crea

by Daniela Morosini

Acne Skin-Care Guide

Will Salt Water Clear Your Acne? Here’s What An Expert Thinks

The idea of salt water being beneficial to the skin or body and using it in beauty or wellness treatments is known as thalassotherapy. Historical documenta

by Daniela Morosini

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