My first treatment with Ildi Pekar, NYC’s supermodel skin whisperer, was a 75-minute magnetic cupping facial. It works to move and drain toxins (as well as stagnant energy) that accumulate below the skin. Afterward, I was left with practically nonexistent under-eye circles and plump skin in place of my usual droopy, exhausted-looking eyes. So naturally, […]
Meet Bakuchiol: Nature’s Alternative to Retinol, Sans Irritation
Bakuchiol is being touted as the new, natural alternative to retinol. But since retinol is the gold standard anti-aging ingredient, able to tackle everything from wrinkles and blemishes to skin tone and texture, is bakuchiol really worthy of the hype? Let’s take a closer look. Bakuchiol is 100% plant-derived, found in the seeds and leaves of […]
Meet “Salad Skincare”: 9 Nutrient-Rich Products That’ll Feed Your Face
We all know eating a salad is good for your insides. Dark leafy greens are some of the most energizing foods available. And, in addition to being chock-full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, they also deliver a chlorophyll boost to your digestive tract and liver, helping to rid your body of environmental toxins you ingest […]
Heads Up: These Buzzy Skincare Ingredients Are Popping Up on Every Label
There will always be the tried-and-true classics—ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, retinol, and the like—that have worked for decades and remain top dogs in the skincare industry. We love ’em, we use ’em, and we’ll never get rid of ’em. But, then, there’s always a new selection of ingredients populating our favorite formulas, proving innovative, effective, […]
Cocktailing your beauty regime
Cocktailing my skincare is something I like to do. Your skin is in a constant state of change and renewal and can be influenced by many extrinsic factors. The weather, your health, your diet, your environment, your current routine, your lifestyle, pregnancy, sleep and water consumption all play a part. We all generally know what […]
6 Skin Products Byrdie Editors Say Will Be Bestsellers in 2019
New skincare products are a dime a dozen—hundreds launch each year based on popular ingredients and results-driven formulations. In the beauty industry, the last few years have been defined by various brightening, tightening, and hydrating innovations. But now, in 2019, it feels like consumers are more educated than ever before. They know the latest drops and they […]