Adrienne O’Connell
DO
director of medicine and president of Laguna Beach Aesthetics
The 19 Best Pregnancy-Safe Shampoos Doctors Cannot Recommend Enough
We tapped the experts on what to look for in pregnancy-safe shampoos, plus the best ones for every hair type. Shop the expert-approved picks.
‘Oil Pulling’ Your Skin Can Effectively Dislodge Blackheads—But There’s One Major Caveat
Oil pulling blackheads is really just oil cleansing. And derms say it can be helpful for blackheads, but that depends on your skin type.
Stearic Acid Is the Buzzy Barrier-Strengthening Ingredient an Esthetician and Cosmetic Chemist Are Begging You To Add to Your Dry Skin Routine
Using stearic acid for skin can strengthen the skin barrier, enhance hydration, and improve texture. Here’s how to add it to your routine.
