Skin & Makeup/Cosmetics Use

Many women fill their medicine cabinet with skincare products. In this video, Bliss founder Marcia Kilgore tells Dr. Oz how a BB cream can do the job of primer, foundation, anti-aging serum and more. Full Answer

Many women would rather die than go to the gym without wearing makeup to keep their blemishes and dark spots covered. So if wearing makeup while exercising is a must for you, follow this expert advice: YouBeauty Cosmetic Chemistry Expert... Full Answer

Whatever your skin problem, a new product called beauty balm, or BB cream, may offer help. In this video, before-and-after shots of real women demonstrate how it improved their skin.  Full Answer

DHA, or dihydroxyacetone, is a common ingredient in many tanning lotions. It acts as a color additive that reacts with the amino acids in the surface of the skin, causing it to look tan. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing to safeguard your skin... Full Answer

Avoid heavy makeup. Complement your natural shades and don’t load up on makeup. Use a light foundation, one that will not sink into and highlight wrinkles. Try cream eye shadows. Remember to contour your face -- it brightens and even makes you look... Full Answer

Typically, BB Creams provide sheer, buildable, natural-looking color, much like a tinted moisturizer. They also leave skin (temporarily) silky-feeling and poreless-looking, thanks to silicone, which is often one of the first ingredients you’ll see... Full Answer

“Silicone is a common ingredient in primers because it sits on top of the skin and fills in imperfections,” Arielle Kauvar, M.D., director of New York Laser and Skincare, told us. “Because it doesn’t absorb into the skin,... Full Answer

While we're not in a position to tell you to flush your cosmetics, we do believe that many women can be brainwashed to believe that makeup is absolutely necessary to improve their appearance. Healthy skin is nature's ultimate cosmetic. Your skin needs to... Full Answer

Products labeled "hypoallergenic" are less likely to cause an allergic reaction. "Noncomedogenic" products are formulated not to clog your pores. Finally, products that are "nonacnegenic" shouldn't cause acne breakouts. Full Answer

Hypoallergenic cosmetics are products for improving your skin's appearance that may be less likely to cause allergic reactions than other cosmetics. Some ingredients commonly found in conventional cosmetics may cause skin rashes and other... Full Answer