Courtesy of Lauren Scholl Chicago-area resident Lauren Scholl, 33, was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis four years ago. Here’s her story. About five years ago, I started experiencing extreme pain in my feet. I was a competitive ballroom-dance instructor and professional dancer at the time, and I just assumed the pain was because I was constantly
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Sometimes, issues that show up on the surface of your skin have deeper roots—especially if you have a chronic health condition. For example, if you have psoriatic arthritis (PsA)—an inflammatory condition that impacts your joints and your skin—you might notice scaly, itchy lesions that actually stem from underlying immune-system inflammation. And while an inflammatory health
The skincare gods have blessed me with an uncanny ability to test out way too many products and not breakout. Is there a new serum on the market? I’ll try it immediately. A new cleanser launched? Let me put it on my face. I only have one rule when it comes to testing out skincare:
Along with its silks, its Birkins, and its French ateliers that can custom-make nearly anything, the house of Hermès is famous for its enamel accessories. So it’s only logical that the next chapter in its beauty playbook, following the cult lipstick and blush launches of last year, would be a rich nail enamel. The house
We all know that La Prairie is the crème de la crème when it comes to skincare. After all, we’re talking about a brand entrenched in lovely Swiss science that makes all the celebrities slather on their creams before hitting the red carpet. I’ve been lucky enough to get to try out some of their
When you think “Anastasia Beverly Hills”, you’re usually reminded of the brand’s cult-favorite eyebrow products. Now, it’s time to think again. Magic Touch Concealer Anastasia Beverly Hills sephora.com $29.00 Available this week, ABH is expanding its beauty roster with a new line of concealers. Made with hydrating skincare ingredients like licorice, amino acids, and plant-based
Almost everyone who grew up with curly hair will tell you: The journey to love your hair is hard. Learning to style it, care for it, rock it, and be unselfconscious about it can be even harder. For me, having spent my formative years clutching a flat iron in the era where the beauty standard
Like so many of us, I’ve spent the pandemic gazing into the computerized glaze of my own bedraggled face. And while I’ve used Botox since my mid-20s, thanks to the early-onset brow creases that run in my family, I felt a new urgency around getting those injections as the world around me crumbled. The truth
If you’ve ever admired actress, producer, and Hollywood icon Reese Witherspoon’s radiant complexion, now’s your chance to snag a few of her go-to skincare essentials—for less. Biossance is offering 25 percent off sitewide right now, discounting all its cleansers, serums, moisturizers, and more. Clean Crew rewards members are eligible for up to 30 percent off
Celebrity hairstylist and OUAI founder Jen Atkin does not quit. After two buzzy Byredo collabs and completely conquering your shower, Atkin is invading your home with the brand’s first-ever candles. Featuring two signature scents Melrose Place and North Bondi, the OUAI candle ($44) is made with a chemical-free blend of coconut and soy wax. With
Tierra Whack has finally gotten the beauty campaign she’s deserved all along. A critically acclaimed debut album? Check. A Grammy nomination? Double-check. Now, the Philadelphia native is starring in her first-ever beauty campaign with E.l.f Cosmetics. “I wanted everybody to know that I did this collaboration with E.l.f. because this is like, ‘Yeah, bitch!’ you
Like most people I know, I turn to Pinterest for significant life decisions. About to get bangs? First, you need to compile your sources and get your references in order. But I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve searched something along the lines of “shaggy bob”– the next step in my hair journey,
The inception of Hanahana Beauty wasn’t inspired by a grand a-ha moment or a sobby, heart-wrenching background story about knowing your passion from birth. Instead, Abena Boamah’s journey—the former algebra teacher and founder of the luscious shea butter that’s been moisturizing her community since 2017—to launching Hanahana Beauty began with the urge to satisfy her
Ah, the eternal struggle between wanting long hair and wanting healthy hair wages on. In my quest to achieve mermaid-length hair minus yards of split-ends, I have looked into probably every product that claims to help hair growth. Biotin? Done it. Scalp massages? Why not. Avoid heat? Haha, sure. If you’ve ever struggled with restoring
Geoff Kim South Korea has quietly become Hollywood’s biggest competitor, churning out wildly popular music, TV dramas, and beauty and fashion trends with global appeal. This week, ELLE celebrates the K-World we’re all living in. Beauty trends and products originating from South Korea, known as K-Beauty, are now worldwide. Over the past 10+ years, no
Aurelie Graillot Studio Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer StriVectin strivectin.com $79.00 For millennia, people have been enchanted by the belief of a hidden fountain of youth. While explorers never found such a place, scientists got pretty close to the spirit of the idea when they discovered that vitamin A derivatives, known as retinoids, can help
Every dermatologist we interview can’t stop talking about the benefits of microneedling. The minimally invasive treatment can be used all over the body—from scalp to ankles—to improve the appearance of scars, boost collagen, or encourage hair growth. It’s also a standard treatment for fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, and stretch marks. It does it
A year after launching her brand ITEM Beauty, co-founder Addison Rae’s line will be launching at Sephora–both online and in-store–on August 19th. “I’ve loved Sephora my entire life,” Rae told ELLE.com. “I got introduced to clean beauty from Sephora. So it’s really exciting that we get to be a part of Clean at Sephora now.
Ask anyone who frequents a spa for facials and they’ll tell you the most satisfying part of the visit is the sense of ease you feel when the esthetician puts a steamer to your face. You’ve heard the claims: facial steamers open your pores, allow products to penetrate deeper, and brighten the skin. But how
Here’s a little background information on me and my hair: I am the proud owner of mistreated, heat-damaged curls, which makes me very, very wary of new products. When I go on vacation with my boyfriend, he uses the hotel’s mini bottles of shampoo and conditioner. I giggle at this while unpacking the ten hair
Not to sound like 2010’s hipster, but I liked the Bioderma Sensibo H20 Micellar Water first: I had to scour New York City boutique pharmacies to find somewhere that sold it back in my day. I had to order it online directly from France. I had to make friends in Europe ship it to me,
Batiste Touch of Gloss Shine Mist ulta.com $12.99 Just like you have a skincare routine, your hair care shouldn’t stop after you wash and style. Between washes, it’s important to develop a roster of products that can help keep your hair looking fresh until it’s time to hit the showers again. In the video above,
If you’ve ever wondered what Catwoman smells like, the answer is probably YSL Beauty’s Black Opium Eau de Parfum. Actress and singer Zoë Kravitz–who you’ve seen in Big Little Lies, High Fidelity, and your dreams–is a longtime partner with the French brand. “I love working with YSL,” Kravitz told ELLE.com. “It’s always so fun to
Rihanna’s brand Fenty–which has become a go-to for skincare, makeup, and body care–is breaking into a new category: Fragrance! Her latest launch, which is available to buy on August 10th, will give Rihanna’s die-hard fans a chance to finally get a whiff of what this megastar smells like daily. Created with the help of master