skincare

Are Skincare Routines Overrated?

Kate Wunderlich, Elon University

Taking a dive into the history and controversy of what to put on your face.…

December 29, 2023

In an article about essential skincare products, a woman with brown hair caresses her face with her hands as she tilts her head with her eyes closed against a teal background. The words "Skin Care" are broken up by the woman in the center.

Skincare 101

Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia

The fundamentals of self-care and the products to help.…

August 9, 2023

In an article about Facial Gua Sha, a person in an outfit with feathers

Facial Gua Sha — Everything You Need to Know About It

Daniel Reed

The traditional Chinese practice might be able to provide huge benefits for your skin.…

April 30, 2021

For an article about natural skincare, a photo of peonies next to various bottles of skincare products

Natural Ingredients Are Not Always Better in Skincare

Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Some mindful consumers believe synthetic products contain harmful and toxic chemicals, but many lab-processed compounds are perfectly safe.…

February 27, 2021

illustration of a woman surrounded by k-beauty products and bubbles on a pink background

7 Weird K-Beauty Skincare Products That Actually Work

Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Ingredients like donkey milk and egg yolk extract may seem strange at first, but they have myriad benefits to the skin.…

February 22, 2021

In ‘Go to Bed With Me,’ Celebrities Share Their Skincare Routines With the Rest of Us

Emily Davies, Solent University

Harper's Bazaar's YouTube channel tries to educate people on the right products for their skin, but are they affordable enough for the everyday person?…

November 5, 2020

Japanese skincare could be a more affordable option compared to Korean skincare

The Problem With Korean Skincare, and a Possible Alternative

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Japanese skincare products could be the more simplistic and affordable replacement to the Korean skincare routine we’ve all come to know.…

September 20, 2020

Illustration of a woman with light skin in an article about the skin lightening cream, Fair & Lovely

Fair and Lovely Skin Whitening Cream Is Perpetuating Colorism

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

The skin whitening cream perpetuates the notion that lighter skin is better than darker skin.…

July 29, 2020

Describing stigma surrounding Asian-American women, many of these women can be left in the dark when it comes to body positivity in a tug-of-war between their two cultures much like the woman pictured above in a dark scene with little light.

Let’s Talk About Body Image for Asian American Women

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

Asian American women deal with pressure from all levels on body image.…

April 3, 2020

Clean beauty products are the future of makeup.

Green Is the New Black: What Switching to Clean Beauty Products Has Taught Me

Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College

By ditching toxic ingredients, you’ll not only benefit your skin, but also your mind and the planet.…

February 18, 2020

Jackie Aina’s 20-Step Skincare Routine

Morgan Thomas, Baylor University

Is it worth it?…

August 15, 2019

The Frugal Student’s Guide to Skincare

Kala Horvat, University of Georgia

Taking care of your skin doesn’t have to be a hassle.…

July 31, 2019

Rocio Cervantes: The Picasso of Eye Makeup and Champion of Acne

Kelsey Rogers, Susquehanna University

She's changing the game in YouTube makeup community.…

March 9, 2019

What to Include and Exclude in Your Natural Skincare Regimen

Jillian Morris, Chapman University

Raise your hand if you want to have clear and smooth skin.…

March 5, 2019

How Skincare Helped Me Cope with My OCD

Amelia Williams, City College of San Francisco

Turns out Argan oil is great for clearing up a lot of things.…

July 20, 2016

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