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Vogue
8 hours ago
- Health
- Vogue
The Allure—and Pitfalls—Of a 'Caveman' Skincare Routine
While the phrase 'Caveman Skincare' may feel like an oxymoron—after all, if a caveman didn't have a wheel, he certainly wasn't thinking about salmon sperm facials—the idea behind the trend is eternal. When TikTok creator Tia Zakher announced to her followers she was no longer washing her face in the hopes of repairing a broken skin barrier, the viral moment caused many to wonder about its legitimacy (Zakher confirmed with People that this is no hoax; she did indeed go weeks without touching a face cleanser) and if it would actually work. Going the 'caveman skincare' route, to those in the know, means that one has completely stopped doing their skin routine. Yes: no sunscreen, no serums, no cleanser… not even a little spritz of water. Caveman epiphany: Most experts do not recommend this approach to restore your skin barrier—especially when it comes to skipping the cleansing part of your routine. It is imperative to wash your face to remove dirt, makeup, sunscreen, and other debris. Leaving those to build up on your skin can lead to bacteria and fungus that will create more skin problems. So for those who are considering going cavemen, may we instead suggest…a simple-but-effective beauty routine? 'In this day and age, when everything moves so quickly, we want something quick, easy that'll deliver results [and] is effective,' says David Kim, MD, board-certified dermatologist at NY Dermatology Group. 'I don't think [multi-steps] are necessary to get excellent results,' adds Hadley King, MD, a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist. The answer has to lie somewhere in the middle. What is the ideal basic skincare routine? If you're looking to get back to the basics, there is a safe and effective way to do so. Dr. Kim says that this is especially helpful for those who have sensitive skin, bad acne flare-ups, or perioral dermatitis. The non-negotiables, says Dr. King, are a gentle cleanser, a moisturizer that contains humectants, emollients, or occlusives, and sunscreen with SPF during the day. Serums, which contain active ingredients such as retinol or vitamin C to target specific skin concerns, can be considered optional depending on your needs. But you might be able to swap it for your moisturizer so you can get the most out of your minimal routine. 'There are so many good lightweight serums that can deliver hydration and brighten the skin. So I find it useful to use a cleanser, serum, and SPF. You can skip a moisturizer, especially in the summer,' says Dr. Kim.
New York Post
28-06-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Beware ‘margarita burn' — this common summer ailment can leave you howling in pain
A hangover might be the least of your worries after that poolside cocktail. As summer heats up, doctors are warning about so-called 'margarita burn,' a blistering rash that can leave you wincing in pain long after the last sip. 'It's more common than you think,' Dr. David Kim, a board-certified dermatologist, said during a recent segment on TODAY. 4 Doctors say people often get 'margarita burn' in the spring and summer months. Mat Hayward – What is a margarita burn? Officially called phytophotodermatitis, it's a painful skin reaction that occurs when certain plant-based chemicals called furocoumarins come into contact with the skin and are then exposed to ultraviolet A (UVA) rays from the sun. Furocoumarins are found in citrus fruits like limes and lemons, as well as in other plants such as celery, parsley, figs and carrots. 'I commonly see phytophotodermatitis when somebody has been barbecuing on a sunny afternoon and having drinks with limes in them, like margaritas or beers,' Dr. Melissa Piliang, a dermatologist, said in an interview with the Cleveland Clinic. What does a margarita burn look like? At first glance, it can pass for a nasty sunburn. The reaction usually begins within 24 to 48 hours of sun exposure and can cause redness, swelling, painful blisters, burning and intense itching. In more severe cases, large, fluid-filled blisters can form, making the skin feel raw and irritated. 4 Margarita burn can be mistaken for a bad sunburn, but it's a chemical reaction. Berto – 'It only develops in areas where the chemical touches the skin, explaining odd shapes like streaks or dots where lime juice may have dripped down the skin or splashed,' Dr. Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Hospital, told Prevention. The severity depends on how much sun and plant chemical exposure you've had. While the rash itself may clear in a few days, phytophotodermatitis often leaves behind dark spots or patches of discoloration known as hyperpigmentation — and those can stick around for weeks, months or even years. Who's at risk for margarita burn? Anyone mixing furocoumarins and sunlight can develop margarita burn, but some groups are more vulnerable. For example, fair-skinned people and those sensitive to the sun are at higher risk, according to the Cleveland Clinic. 4 The effects of margarita burn can linger for months or even years. Brent Hofacker – Chefs, bartenders and food service workers who handle citrus outdoors — especially on patios, at pool bars and beachside venues — are also more likely to be affected. But it's not just about cocktails. Hikers, bikers and gardeners can unknowingly brush up against wild plants packed with furocoumarins, making them prime targets, too. How do you treat a margarita burn? 'If you get a rash, you can use steroid creams to calm down the inflammation, and you can use brightening serums with kojic acid and arbutin to prevent hyperpigmentation,' Kim said. Applying a cool washcloth can soothe the skin, while over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin or ibuprofen and topical corticosteroids can ease discomfort. 4 Furanocoumarins are light-sensitizing chemicals found in plants like citrus fruits. Bella – 'While most mild cases of phytophotodermatitis clear up on their own with over-the-counter creams, it's critical to see your doctor if you don't see an improvement after several days,' Dr. Melanie Palm, a dermatologist, told Verwell Health. A doctor can prescribe stronger medications and confirm the diagnosis, since the rash can resemble other conditions such as fungal infections, sunburn or poison ivy. How can you prevent a margarita burn? The good news: avoiding the painful reaction is easier than you might think. If you've handled furocoumarins, like when juicing limes, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water right after, Dr. Samer Jaber, a dermatologist, told CBS News. Be vigilant about sun exposure: use a high-UVA-protection sunscreen and stay in the shade when possible. For gardeners, cooks and bartenders working outdoors, wearing gloves can also add an important layer of defense against the chemicals that cause margarita burn.
Elle
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
The Exact Skin Care Products Lorde Uses Daily
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Maybe it's because I'm a beauty editor, but in my world, Lorde and beauty have always been deeply intertwined. In my early 20s, I listened to Melodrama front to back as a ritual while I painted sharp wings on my eyelids and traced my mouth with liquid lipstick. The lyrics 'it feels so scary getting old' from the song 'Ribs' often bounce around in my head as I anoint my face with anti-aging creams and serums. And during the summer of 2021, I remember sitting cross-legged on the floor of my old Lower East Side apartment, painting my nails cherry red while I listened to 'Stoned at the Nail Salon.' Now, as Lorde has been teasing her new album Virgin, a surprising theme has cropped up during her press tour: skin care. It started with a now-deleted Instagram post from last year, where she shared a photo with a pill labeled 'SPIT.' Internet sleuths quickly identified the pill as spironolactone, an androgen blocker commonly used to treat hormonal acne. Then, Lorde shared her medicine cabinet during an interview with Document Journal—the cult-favorite, bright yellow Sofie Pavitt Mandelic Clearing Serum positioned front and center. The bottle was just one of a bevy of 'if you know if you know' products, including niche French pharmacy finds and a unique Parisian fragrance. In the past, Lorde has been open about her struggles with adult acne. In 2018, she spoke candidly about it on her Instagram Story. 'For real though, acne sucks. You know what also sucks? When you've had acne for years and years and years. Tried all the drugs, done all the things, and people are still like, 'You know what worked for me? Moisturizing.'' All signs in her current skin care lineup point to someone who has put in work—beyond just 'moisturizing'—to get their acne under control. Below is an in-depth look at Lorde's skin care routine, featuring expert insights into how and why it works. Although we don't know for certain if Lorde is still on spironolactone, commonly known as the hormonal acne pill, if you are a woman who has struggled with these types of breakouts, there's a good chance you've heard of, or are on the androgen blocker yourself. Often used as a blood pressure medication, it also works an acne fix because it blocks testosterone, which in turn reduces sebum production, since the hormone stimulates oil glands. '[Spironolactone] helps with acne and hair loss at the same time,' says David Kim, MD, a dermatologist in New York. 'But it works best for hormonal acne. If you have acne primarily on your jawline or your chin, that gets worse during your cycle, spironolactone is the best treatment.' Kim adds that spironolactone is generally well-tolerated, and can be a good option for most people—as long as you don't have low blood pressure or are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, since it can harm fetal development. Sophie Pavitt, Lorde's facialist, thinks that spironolactone can be a great tool for acne, but it shouldn't be your entire tool box. 'I think people use them first, without looking at their protocol and their diet and it's like a band aid,' she says. Luckily, in Lorde's case, the medication is part of a multi-pronged approach. In a recent interview with Document Journal, Lorde shared a look into her extensive skin care and hair care routine with a snap of her aforementioned medicine cabinet. She stocked over 20 products across three rows, many of which required quite a bit of sleuthing to identify. Some standouts include P50, the cult-favorite French exfoliating toner beloved by celebrities and aestheticians; K18, the bond-building post-shower hair repair mask; and, of course, Sofie Pavitt's Clearing Serum, the acne-fighting mandelic acid blend in a bright yellow bottle, which is one of the most eye-catching things on her shelf. 'Mandelic clearing serum was our first launch,' says Pavitt, the New York based facialist who specializes in acne and started her skin care brand this year. 'I wanted it to be impactful, and I wanted it to be the first thing you saw when you open someone's medicine cabinet. So I'm glad it worked.' Pavitt has been working with Lorde for four years, so she's very attuned to her skin. For this past Met Gala, Pavitt worked off of the relationship they've built. 'We focus on radiance and luminosity,' she says. 'You don't want to do anything too crazy before an event. The facial that we did was really hydrating and barrier-supporting.' Pavitt concentrated on gentle exfoliation with enzymes, LED, and high frequency to help reduce inflammation and even skin, and a cooling jelly mask all over to lock in moisture. Shop Lorde's full skin care regimen (identified by ELLE editors) below. This serum has many fans—ELLE's own beauty editor uses it to help stop the hormonal acne that crops up around her chin. Barrier creams are everywhere—including in Lorde's medicine cabinet, apparently. Ceramides and peptides are blended together to calm irritated and stressed-out skin. In the ELLE office, this hypochlorous acid spray is as valuable as gold. Our editors love that it works well to curb breakouts and redness. It's not just us and Lorde, though—Hailey Bieber also loves it. Another Pavitt favorite, this mask is made with benzoyl peroxide to help clear skin. Our beauty commerce editor Nerisha Penrose swears by the ingredient. Chances are, if you look in any beauty editor's cabinet, you'd find a bottle of EradiKate. The sulfur in this formula helps shrink pimples fast. A potent two-in-one product, this redness-reducing formula is a hybrid between sunscreen and a natural-finish foundation. ELLE's beauty editor swears by it for all-over coverage that doesn't hide her freckles. Emma Lewisham's lightweight day cream has mica in it to make skin look extra glowy. The brand is already beloved by models Irina Shayk and Georgia Fowler. If you were to ask anyone in the beauty industry what you must get from a French pharmacy, Homeoplasmine, a staple for skin irritations, would be at the top of their list. It's often spotted backstage at fashion week and can be used as nipple cream, lip balm, or a slugging ointment. Meg Ryan uses this cream, and now we know Lorde does too. Moisturizer, sunscreen, and a skin tint all in one—it's clear that she loves a multi-tasking product. This mask uses biomimetic technology to help mend split ends. Lorde joins other celebrity fans like Sofia Richie Grainge and Simone Biles, who swear by this leave-in product. Serum isn't just for your face—this strengthening elixir helps protect and nourish your hair. Lorde is also in good company here, as other celebrity Olaplex fans include Kim Kardashian and Billie Eilish. Bieber and TikTok beauty obsessives alike swear by this hair milk. The spray helps soften hair while protecting it from heat and frizz, and can be used to air dry or style with heat tools. Danuta Mieloch, founder of Rescue Spa in New York City, is widely credited with bringing this French toner stateside. Lorde is one of its many celebrity fans, like Madonna, Bella Hadid, and more. In any New York apartment, there's a good chance that you'll find at least one Aesop product. The brand's aluminum-free deodorant comes in an easy-to-use spray. Vilhelm Parfumerie is a niche fragrance brand beloved by Victoria Beckham and Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. Dear Polly is an alluring mix of bergamot, apple, amber, and black tea that is described as being 'a love letter to love itself.' This moisturizer also helps curb breakouts. Lorde joins skin care obsessives like Shani Darden, a celebrity facialist who uses iS Clinical in her own routine. Lorde's medicine cabinet is stocked with NuFace Aqua Gel, which serves as a conductor for the popular microcurrent device. Dieux founder and skin care influencer Charlotte Palermino loves NuFace, and so do celebs like Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Border Patrol says California, LA 'sanctuary' policies force public patrols
The Brief ICE raids and protests against them continue popping up across Southern California. Border Patrol has been in Los Angeles for about a week, working with ICE. Border Patrol says they'll be here "until the job is done." LOS ANGELES - While anti-ICE protests continue to pop up across Southern California, FOX 11 interviewed Border Patrol on Wednesday to discuss their current operations occurring across the Los Angeles area. "It is a little bit out of the ordinary to see Border Patrol here in Los Angeles," said Assistant Chief David Kim from Border Patrol's El Centro Sector. What we know Border Patrol has been working with ICE in the Los Angeles area for about a week, following President Donald Trump's order to expand deportation efforts. "We're here in Los Angeles, deep in the heart of sanctuary territory," said Kim. "It is a lot more difficult to make these arrests." On Tuesday, Kim said crowds of people followed Border Patrol agents to a parking lot in Pico Rivera. They had been apprehending non-U.S. citizens outside a Walmart. SUGGESTED: Video showing ICE takedown of US citizen in Pico Rivera parking lot sparks community outrage In video from the scene shared with FOX 11 by viewers, a struggle can be seen taking place between a Walmart employee and Border Patrol agents. A U.S. citizen was arrested as a result of the struggle. "The narrative right now is just a U.S. citizen was arrested for no reason," said Kim. "But, in fact, that subject punched two agents and is now in custody facing federal charges for assault." What they're saying According to Kim, the deportation efforts taking place at car washes, work places, and parking lots are amplified by sanctuary immigration policies in California and Los Angeles. Instead of having a handful of agents in local jails, Kim says they have to have more agents on the street carrying out immigration enforcement operations. RELATED: LA ICE protests have cost the city nearly $20 million: See the numbers "We don't have support from the state legislators here," said Kim. "That's forcing us to go out and do roving patrols." FOX 11 asked how they pick targets while carrying out "roving patrols". "Without giving away some of the tactics out there, the vast majority of these roving patrols would just be consensual encounters," said Kim. "We know where to look, and we know the indicators." The other side In recent weeks, some residents have expressed their concerns and fears associated with these apprehensions and deportations. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says the raids are wrong. "When you raid Home Depots and work places, when you tear parents and children apart, and when you run armored caravans through our streets, you're not trying to keep anyone safe," said Mayor Bass. Kim pushed back against Bass' claims, saying that when he and his team were doing roving patrols in a Home Depot, they found an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, "who back in 2015 had sexual intercourse with a minor under 16." What's next Border Patrol says they'll be in the Los Angeles area helping ICE "until the job is done." "Immigrants, those that are here legally, have nothing to worry about," said Kim. "But, if you are here illegally, my recommendation is to self-deport. If we find you, you will get arrested." The Source Information in this story is from an interview with Assistant Chief David Kim from Border Patrol's El Centro Sector, comments from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and previous FOX 11 reports.
Phone Arena
21-05-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Verizon's prepaid brands are battling for your attention with new price cuts and offers
Graduates heading off to new apartments or cities this summer have one less thing to stress about – staying connected. Total Wireless, backed by Verizon's 5G network, is making that part easy and affordable. Starting May 28, customers on any mobile plan from any of Verizon 's Value Brands – Total Wireless, Straight Talk Wireless, Tracfone, Simple Mobile, Walmart Family Mobile, Visible, or Verizon Prepaid – can snag a $15/month discount on Verizon Fios Home Internet when they bundle. That is up to $180 saved per year and if you stack it with Auto Pay, the savings jump to $300 annually. Total Wireless is also trying to sweeten the deal even more. It is offering up to $500 in credit to cover early termination fees when you switch from another provider. On top of that, if you bundle with its 5G Unlimited Plan or higher, you can get unlimited home internet for just $35/month with Auto Pay. No contracts, a five-year price lock and easy setup. And if you are moving into a new place and need gear, Total's also offering a home internet router for just $24.99 when you activate a new Total Wireless Home Internet plan. – David Kim, Chief Revenue Officer at Verizon Value, May 2025 This is just the latest push from Total to grab attention. Earlier this month, it made Verizon 's premium 5G network much cheaper for switchers – specifically targeting users from Metro and Cricket. And speaking of Metro, T-Mobile's prepaid wireless service provider isn't backing down either – it recently rolled out a full prepaid revamp with four new plans, new perks and a 5-year price lock of its own. So yeah, if you are trying to figure out which carrier gives you the best bang for your buck, now's a good time to dig into your help comparing? Check out our guides:
