Exfoliation

  • NewsYahoo Life

    Salma Hayek's beauty secrets are mostly about what not to do

    The Mexican model, actress, entrepreneur, and producer recently revealed a number of her beauty secrets — many of which are more about what she doesn’t do.

  • NewsSmita DeSouza, Yahoo Beauty Blogger

    The really important skincare step you’re probably skipping

    As you grow older, the skin’s natural ability to slough off dead skin slows down. This is further exacerbated by sun damage, having dry or oily skin types and skin disorders. As the natural process of shedding is compromised, the dead skin sits on the surface longer. The accumulated dead skin settles in pores and over time it mixes with sebum which can block pores and lead to breakouts.

  • NewsSimone Olivero

    Is your moisturizer actually harming your skin?

    Knowing that our body is made up of 80 per cent water, we’re often told to "feed" it by moisturizing. “The thick layer of dead skin cells stuck to the skin will make your complexion look dull,” he says.

  • NewsKate Bialowas

    How to get your skin ready for winter

    Usually by mid-December, the harsh winter elements are already wreaking havoc on my skin. I wake up, wash my face and slather on my favourite moisturizing gel, only to find that by the time I’m ready to put on my makeup, my skin is dry and needs a few more layers of face cream. 

  • NewsNoël Duan

    YB Loves: An Exfoliator For Hypersensitive Skin

    Each day the editors of Yahoo Beauty are sharing one noteworthy product we feel should be on your radar. I drink kombucha and put The Beauty Chef Inner Beauty Powder on top of my Greek yogurt regularly — but I’ve never thought about topical applications of probiotics. A few months ago, I snagged a bottle of Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Refine and Polish Miracle Balm ($98) from the beauty closet, mainly because I liked the pink-and-gold packaging and thought it’d look pretty sitting on my vanity