Humectants Are The Hydrating Heroes Your Skin Care Routine Needs

Beauty Everything to know about the all-important beauty ingredients. Kiran Mian, DO, FAAD, a board-certified medical and aesthetic dermatologist atHudson Dermatology and Laser Surgery. Shampoos and conditioners also contain humectants to help maintain moisture levels in your hair, notes Mian. What Are Humectants? Courtney Rubin, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and co-founder ofFig.1. They help maintain theintegrity of the skin barrier, Mian says. Are Humectants Safe To Use? Humectants are safe to use for all skin types....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 322 words · Victoria Hardy

Hyaluronic Acid Hair Care Is Here To Rescue Your Dry Strands

Beauty Its not just for your skin care routine. 8 adds that the moisturizing molecule doesnt just nourish strands, but helps to improve scalp health as well. Ready to incorporate the moisturizing MVP into your hair care routine? Read on for everything you should know. We only include products that have been independently selected by Bustle’s editorial team. What Does Hyaluronic Acid Do For Hair? Experts note that hyaluronic acid works onall hair types(even oily!...

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 185 words · John Carpenter

I Ate The Viral Chamoy Pickle So You Don't Have To

Extremely Online Red 40 with a side of pickle coming right up. Whats A Chamoy Pickle, Anyway? Chamoy is a Mexican condiment made from pickled fruit. It can be in liquid form but is most often in a dark red, paste-like form. Youve likely seen it served on fresh mango or pineapple or packaged alongside Tajin seasoning. I know I like all of these things alone but together I wasnt so sure....

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 143 words · Richard Copeland

I Can’t Unsee The Painfully Coordinated Outfits FromThe Watcher

TV & Movies We get it, theyre white and rich. Though I was annoyed by the conclusion-less ending, the familys violently khaki outfits angered me to my core. I literally couldnt unsee it if I tried, because the aesthetic carried on throughout the entire series. Noras (Naomi Watts) looks were equally monochrome, mostly consisting of beachy, whitewashed tones. When she wasnt cloaked in those dreary colorways, Nora was stealing her husbands love of an all-camel fit....

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 154 words · Sarah Foley

I Got A Tattoo In Memory Of My Dog & It Truly Helped Me Heal

The day Ellie died was the worst day of my life. These are deep traumas that most people, luckily, never endure. But none of those tragedies prepared me for losing my kid. Yes, I call my dog my kid, my daughter, and my child. And no, I wont apologize for it. Because if you had asked that tiny creature who her mother is, she would have said me. I got Ellie when I was 14 years old....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 524 words · Monique Henderson

I Got Hair Extensions From Kim Kardashian's Extensionist

Beauty TFW you get those mermaid waves of your dreams. Lo, and Megan Fox. Obviously, I had to book an appointment with her to see what the fuss was about. Read on for what it was like to get micro bead hair extensions from a celeb-beloved pro. My Hair My hair has always been a pain point for me. I spent the majority of my 20sbleaching itso much that by age 30 it had all but fried off....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 405 words · Nicole Ho

I Got My Chakras Balanced & Now I Am At Peace

Wellness I couldn’t resist the siren song of a unique wellness experience. If something promises tobalance my energyor cure what ails me whether its my stress, anxiety, etc. you’re able to catch me giving it a try. So, what was it like to get my chakras aligned? Keep scrolling to find out. What Is Chakra Balancing? Im not the only one intrigued by the idea of a balanced chakra. On TikTok, chakra cleansing videos have over1....

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 152 words · Mr. Paul Meyer

I Hate You’s Melissa Saint Is All About Good Energy

Bustle Booth And hard work. Melissa Saints life is about to change. I grew up there, and love being surrounded by green spaces. Saint is on the brink of fame, too. Spreading joy, and good energy, is important to her, too. But first, lunch: Saint is heading to the kitchen to make a hearty roasted artichoke pasta. After a brief discussion on the virtues oftagliatelle and fettuccine, shes away. Get to know more about Melissa Saint in her Bustle Booth below....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 326 words · Jorge Barr

I Have Eyebrow Alopecia – & Microblading Gave Me My Confidence Back

Beauty It has been one of the best life decisions Ive ever made. Trigger warning: this article contains themes of mental health and suicide. Way back when, I used to havethick, fluffy eyebrowsthat would make even my mother jealous. Every few weeks, wed walk up to our favourite beauty parlour and get oureyebrows threadedtogether. But then lockdown hit which meant our regular visits to the salon came to a sudden halt....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 337 words · Ms. Dawn Vaughn DDS

I Haven't Had Sex In Three Years & Feel Like My Confidence Is Shot

I moved out of our apartment and in with my parent and became a caretaker for them. Other than going to work, I put ALL of my energy into them for a year. Dating wasnt an option, and sex with a stranger during a pandemic was absolutely off the table. But heres what Im stuck on: If not this guy I went to school with, then who? A:Look, Im never going to recommendagainstthe heady combo that is therapy and smoking something....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 616 words · Karen Blair

I Left The Country For The First Time At 26 To Visit St. Kitts

Travel The Caribbean island provides a vacay aesthetic pulled straight fromTheWhite Lotus. Ive never really felt theurge to travel. But in the past few years, Ive been getting an itch to get out. has a population of roughly 47,000, in addition to goats, cats, monkeys, and other wildlife. But what made the trip extra special were the people I met along the way. The rest of my four-day trip fittingly felt like a movie or a visually stunning prestige TV show....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 227 words · Bobby Moran

I Love My Best Friend, We Hook Up, But He Doesn't Love Me Back

Relationships Worst of all, he just started dating someone else. An extra layer is that weve slept together countless times, both in the early days and more recently. Whilst theres things about him I cant stand, I want him more than anything or anyone. But heres the catch: He doesnt seem to feel the same way. Is there any way I can get over him but maintain the friendship? I cant even begin to imagine life without my very best friend....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 577 words · Erika Reed

I Made New Year's Resolutions For People Who Actually Need Them

Upon Further Inspection Like my boss, my landlord, and my ex. Personally, I dont need to make anyNew Years resolutions I flossed 80% of the last two nights. This isnt to say I havent noticed quite a few others who might benefit from a bit of progress. And to sell me any remainingTaylor Swift ticketsas soon as you find them. Florence Pugh:Resolve to be in at leastmostmovies, since you universally improve them....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 268 words · John Willis