November 28, 2018 at 11:07AM Today marks approximately the millionth time I’ve arrived at work with an unidentified object (Eyelash? Dust? New York City detritus?) adhered to my eyeball. I don’t know if my corneas are extra-sticky or what gives, but my immediate mission was pretty simple: To ask an optometrist how to clean out my eye the proper way. (Because I’m pretty sure probing said area with my fingernail like I normally do is basically a one-way ticket to the hospital.) “Many loose foreign bodies can be removed through exaggerated blinking to accelerate this process,” says Mark Jacquot, OD, Clinical Director at LensCrafters. So go ahead: Flutter those lashes like a romance novel character. “[T]he next step is to irrigate the eye,” says the expert, who recommends using an eye wash, normal saline, or just plain old tap water to do so. If the pesky particle still remains after that, Dr. Jacquot recommends seeing an eye doctor as soon as you can. They can remove whatever it is through a simple procedure that likely won’t result in any damage. Contact-wearers can repeat the same process—just make sure to remove the lens first just in case the optic visitor has stealthily hidden beneath it. And regardless of whether you wear them or not, the doc says to avoid rubbing your eye at all costs: “[T]his can cause some foreign bodies to become embedded in the cornea on the front of the eye.” When I take the doctor’s advice, blinking rapidly doesn’t quite do the trick. So
Category: Beauty
Swear to God, this facial gave me better posture
November 28, 2018 at 10:28AM Serving me tea in her airy suite at Chicago’s Four Seasons hotel, Liza Egbogah, BSc, DC, DOMP, a Toronto-based myofascial release expert, floats around in a gauzy white dress that highlights the sort of angelic, fairy godmother glow she bequeaths to the complexions of stars like Yara Shahidi, Sally Hawkins, and Amanda Brugel. It’s not just her otherworldly manners and presentation that warrant the attention—it all started a year into her decade of practice when clients started to report surprising side effects after myofascial release appointments. “Not only did they feel better, but also looked markedly younger and more refreshed. An actor had come in for back pain, but when he returned to set his co-stars asked if he had work done because he looked like he just took 10 years off,” she shares. Though the promise of a fountain-of-youth facial surely caught my attention, I’ve come to discuss rumors that her aforementioned treatment is actually helping clients to sit straighter, stand taller, and reverse the dreaded “cashew” shape that spending hours slouched over a keyboard can create. “Posture is greatly affected by receptors in the joints and muscles in your upper neck region,” explains the facialist who’s gained a reputation for her magic fingers and signature Face Lift Facial. Here’s what to know about the posture-enhancing facial, and how to replicate the sit-straighter results at home. Photo: Stocksy/Victor Torres Re-posturing via release According to Dr. Liza, the whispers are true, and she illustrates the reposturing process in impressive
Flash sale alert: Snag Sweaty Betty duds for 70 percent off today *only*
November 26, 2018 at 06:21AM I’ll never forget the first time I pulled on a pair of Zero Gravity Leggings from Sweaty Betty. As promised, they were light, tight (without cutting off my circulation), and did about as good a job of sculpting my bum as a J.Lo butt workout might. I realize this is high praise for a pair of workout tights, but I’m hardly alone in my affection (ahem, borderline obsession) for the bottoms from this British activewear line; Well+Good readers swear by them too. And for today only, you can score a pair for 70 percent off because Sweaty Betty is having a mega Cyber Monday flash sale, which I discovered via my trusty Instagram feed this a.m. Of course, I had to click through. And I’m glad I did because I learned that the aforementioned leggings are hardly the only deeply discounted duds available. There are also a slew of other active styles that are perfect for wearing to so many places other than the studio—like neon knits and a particular reversible jumpsuit I’ve stopped more than one woman on the street to inquire about. The overwhelming inventory is a lot to sort through, especially if you’re feeling fatigued from other holiday sales. So I’ve gone ahead and put together a list of the best deals below. Behold, the can’t-miss items from Sweaty Betty’s Cyber Monday flash sale. Photo: Sweaty Betty Celestial Reversible Barre Jumpsuit, $86 Available in sizes XXS to L Photo: Sweaty Betty Shirley Pants, $82 Available
Avoid *this* ingredient in your lip balms if you have chapped lips
November 22, 2018 at 01:00PM When it comes to lip balm, people have pretty strong opinions. There are the die-hard Chapstick devotees, those who prefer to have tinted lip balms for a more prominent pout, and those whose fave flave is peppermint. I hate to break it to those who fall in the last camp, but minty-flavored lip moisturizers might be sabotaging your best efforts at a smooth pout. “Menthol has a cooling effect on the skin which is why many people enjoy the feel of it in their skin-care products,” says Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York. He’s right—so many people I know always opt for minty flavors on their lips or that “cooling” option, which is basically code for “this has menthol in it.” “The lips are extremely sensitive. Menthol can lead to irritation of the skin with disruption of the skin barrier, as well as inflammation,” says Dr. Zeichner. “The lips are extremely sensitive. Menthol can lead to irritation of the skin with disruption of the skin barrier, as well as inflammation,” says Dr. Zeichner. “In the end this can lead to more dryness, creating a vicious cycle where you feel the need to apply more of the product. I personally recommend that my patients avoid menthol-containing products altogether.” Although it feels like that cooling, tingling sensation is doing something beneficial—perhaps even powerful—to your lips, it’s actually sacrificing the outer layer that protects them from the outside elements. And when it comes to compromised winter
I Tried The Facial Treatment With A Three-Year Waiting List & It Blew My Mind
November 21, 2018 So this is why people will wait three years for a treatment with Annee de Mamiel. Continue Reading… Author Lindsay Kellner | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Everything you want to know (and stuff you don’t!) about the vampire facial
November 20, 2018 at 10:41AM My last Saturday evening didn’t involve going out and enjoying some mezcal cocktails with my BFFs as per usual—rather, I spent my night getting my face pricked with tiny needles and then smothered with my own blood. It wasn’t some gruesome horror-flick that I was living IRL, but rather a vampire facial or PRP facial (AKA platelet rich plasma), made famous my Kim Kardashian’s Instagram (remember that bloody selfie of hers?). The PRP facial involves getting your blood drawn and then spun to isolate the plasma from the red and white blood cells. Once that’s done, the liquid is then microneedled into skin. The benefits are wide-ranging and include everything from decreasing the appearance of fine lines, to zapping acne scars and hyperpigmentation, to stimulating collagen. “The plasma’s the growth factor—so basically that’s like the fertilizer for the lawn.” —Nurse Gigi “The plasma’s the growth factor of blood—so basically that’s like the fertilizer for the lawn,” says Genevieve Vielbig, RN, BSN, CANS, AKA Nurse Gigi, the certified aesthetic nurse specialist who gave me the treatment that night in downtown New York. “It’s the best part of your blood. So you’re microneedling your face and making all of these micro-channels by digging holes into the skin, that way the PRP can penetrate into the skin and help to heal.” Originally, using this magical part of your blood was injected into torn ligaments in injured athletes to speed up healing, she explains—which makes it sound like it’ll do wonders to my
Fungal acne isn’t *really* acne at all—it’s more like facial dandruff
November 12, 2018 at 02:17AM When I heard that my coworker was dealing with a fungal condition on her skin, it sent shockwaves through my very acne-prone skin. There’s another form of the zits that I have to worry about?! Then, after perusing skin-care threads on Reddit, I saw post after post of people claiming that they’re afflicted with fungal acne and showing off their fungal acne-safe beauty routines. So I had to dig into the issue to ensure that there was not a fungus among us. My colleague caught her skin fungus from working out, which actually makes sense…because Athlete’s Foot is among the most notorious. “Fungal acne is also known as pityrosporum folliculitis,” explains Joshua Zeichner, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist. “Especially in warmer climates, high levels of sweat and oil allow normal yeast on the skin to grow to higher than normal leavers. The yeast can then promote inflammation within your hair follicles, leading to red bumps and pus pimples.” So it’s not exactly acne even though it appears almost the same. What it’s triggered by, instead, is malassezia or the same type of yeast that causes dandruff. While this kind of fungus most commonly shows up on the chest, according to Dr. Zeichner, it can also appear on your arms, back, and face (ugh). You’ll know if it’s fungus if your typical spot treatments aren’t working. “If you have pus pimples not responding to traditional acne treatments, it could be this condition,” he says. “The good news
Applying a hyaluronic acid serum on wet skin makes it more moisturizing—here’s why
November 11, 2018 at 03:00AM You know that feeling after crushing a workout when simple H2O suddenly tastes as irresistible as Willy Wonka’s chocolate river? Well, that’s kind of how your skin feels any time you slather on hyaluronic acid serum, which is pretty much as quenching as a serum can get. But here’s the thing: If you’re applying this elixir, and it’s not working all the moisture magic, a simple application tweak could give you major results. “After a shower when your face is damp and your pores are open ready to absorb the product is an ideal time to get the most out of [hyaluronic acid],” says Andrea Dinnick, founder and CEO of DeSavery, a brand new beauty brand that crafts their own plant-derived Desavery Smooth Hyaluronic Acid with Clary Sage & Bergamot. While it’s still slightly wet, your skin acts like a sponge, according to Jen Kramer, a paramedical esthetician and founder of Corrective Skincare LA.”You’re trapping the moisture on your skin and getting it to sink in rather than letting it evaporate. If you wait until it’s dry, you’ve missed your chance to lock it in,” she explains. And PS: Kramer notes that this moisturizing golden rule applies to the rest of your bod, too. So, go ahead and apply your body oil the second you step out of the shower. “After a shower when your face is damp and your pores are open ready to absorb the product is an ideal time to get the most out of [hyaluronic acid].” -Andrea
A makeup artist’s trick for removing eyeliner that has been fossilized onto the lash line
November 06, 2018 at 12:26PM Raise your hand if you’ve been afflicted by fossilized eyeliner. You know what I’m talking about: The horror of finding that a liner was just so budge-proof that it settled into place in 1999 and never left the party. Or alternatively, that feeling when you wake up in the morning looking like a sad prom queen from excess mascara that held onto lashes for dear life while washing and somehow chose overnight to let go. It’s an interesting dilemma, because you want that eye makeup to stay long enough to do its job, but not past the sink. While the natural reaction is to try scrubbing and wiping away that makeup with a simple facial cleanser or makeup remover, the key is really about perfecting your technique, and that technique involves a Q-tip. To properly get off every last bit of that black around your eyes, consider it your secret weapon. “I always just wanna start by putting Bioderma on a Q-tip and just going around the eyes to make sure that there is no makeup buildup from previously,” says Katie Jane Hughes, a celebrity makeup artist who works with everyone from Ashley Graham to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (who she appears in the tip-filled video with). When I reach out to another veteran makeup artist Molly R. Stern, she echoes the effectiveness. “Using a Q-tip can help make sure you really remove all the build up in the lashes,” she says. It’s brilliant because micellar water is the go-to
Hydrate & Reduce Redness With A Cryotherapy Facial
October 23, 2018 at 12:15AM I am already booking my next one. Continue Reading… Author Ray Bass | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue