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Fake Sunscreen Is More Common Than You Think. Here’s How To Spot It

The Vitamin D Myth Discouraging Black People From Wearing Sunscreen

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

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I Just Learned The Hard Truth Behind The Eczema & Tanning Beds Myth

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, our

by Humeara Mohamed

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What It’s Like Living With Chronic Spontaneous Hives With N...

A little over a year ago, I woke up in the middle of the night with an itchy scalp. I didn’t give it much thought, assuming it must’ve been from an

Everyone’s Obsessed With Tretinoin — But I Don’t Have...

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Wisconsin Has Banned Tanning Beds For Teens. Well, Kinda

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, our

by Carli Whitwell

18 Sunscreens R29 Editors Actually Recommend

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Since Following These 6 Simple Rules, My Skin Has Never Been Better

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by Jacqueline Kilikita

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

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by Jacqueline Kilikita

9 New Skincare Trends That’ll Be Everywhere In 2024

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. 2023 was certainly a year f

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Do You Have Combination Skin — Or Is It Imbalanced?

From dry to oily, most skin types are pretty clear cut, but combination skin is something of an enigma. If you’re wondering how it’s possible that some

by Jacqueline Kilikita

The Side Effects Of “Microbiome” Skincare That No One Talks About

As a beauty editor, I’m no stranger to skincare tech, but nothing is more eye opening than a Visia machine. The premise is simple: It scans your face to

by Megan Decker

Is Korean Skin Care Really Superior? An Investigation

With shelfie-worthy packaging and a focus on intriguing ingredients like snail mucin and fermented rice water, Korean skincare has been the subject of West

by Shivani Dubey

I’m A Psychodermatologist & I Always Avoid These 5 Habits For Goo...

I feel very fortunate to have access to both a dermatologist and a therapist. The former I see on an as-needed basis, like when I accidentally use a high-c

by Megan Decker

Sorry To Break It To You, But These 10 Skincare Products Are A Scam

The beauty industry has a knack for convincing us to buy things we don’t necessarily need. Influencer reviews, cleverly positioned before-and-after p

by Jacqueline Kilikita

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 boots. S

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Why Vitamin C Is Falling Out Of Favor 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

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Skin Experts Think Snail Mucin Is Controversial, 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

Wait, So We Can Combine Vitamin C and Retinol?

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

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What To Know About A Rare Disease Impacting Black Women

Shamekka* may appear “normal” on the outside, but like so many others with connective tissue disease (CTD) — a broad term for disorders that affect t

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POV: You’re An Adult & You Suddenly Have…Acne?

If you survived adolescent-hood with nary a zit, it can be jarring to develop skin concerns in adulthood — once you’re seemingly in the clear (so t

by Hilary Shepherd

“Allergy Face” Is Real — & Here’s What You Can ...

Just like the way our wardrobes cycle through trends with the months that pass, so too do allergies. As the year rolls on, some of us are still constantly

by Kelsey Castañon

Should You Stop Getting Gel Manicures? Experts Unpack The Radiati...

In case you missed it, a study published earlier this year found that radiation from UV nail lamps can damage DNA and cause irreversible mutations (a precu

by Taylor Jean Stephan

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

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It’s Time To Enforce Rules Against Cancer-Causing Tanning Beds

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, our

by Refinery29 Staff

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This Surfer Is Shattering Misconceptions About Melanated Skin & T...

“I never saw anyone who looked like me surfing,” says Danielle Black Lyons, a founding member of the Black female surf collective Textured Waves. “Gr

by Samantha Simon

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Introducing Boos Cruise, The NEW Face Of The L.A. Skate Scene

For a sport famously associated with quote-unquote counter-culture, skateboarding is hardly applauded for its inclusivity. For decades, cis white men have

by Eliza Dumais

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For BIPOC Women, Hiking Isn’t Just Exercise — It’s A ...

When Evelynn Escobar visited one of America’s most famous national parks for the first time — Zion National Park in southwest Utah, to be exac

by Hilary Shepherd

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