Welcome to the 2022 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards!
As always, were so glad youre hereand this year especially.
Were looking forward to continuing to take these measures in years to come.
Johnson Lui. Stylist, Marion Kelly. Makeup, Linda Gradin at L’ Atelier. Hair, Izumi Sato at 87 Artists.
Now, onto the winners!
This year we received a record number of submissions from brands and considered over 3,000 products.
You should also take a stab at avoid using anything that could further dry out or aggravate your skin.
Ingredients to look for:
Ingredients to avoid:
Combination skin is, admittedly, a little bit tricky.
Eyelid skin and the skin around your mouth are particularly sensitive areas.
If you have sensitive skin, our experts recommend sticking with simple, fragrance-free, gentle cleansers and moisturizers.
Try patch testing a small amount of product just behind your ear before applying it to your entire face.
Skin that produces an excess of oil (sebum) may feel greasy.
Extra sebum frequently contributes to the formation of acne, so oily skin is also often acne-prone.
To be most effective, sunscreen should always be applied as the final step in your skin-care routine.
They also stress the importance of wearing sunscreen every single day to prevent existing spots from getting darker.
Our dermatologist panel recommends avoiding all at-home microneedling treatments.
At-home red light and electromagnetic therapy devices are not as effective as in-office procedures.
Silicones hug each strand of hair to prevent moisture loss, giving your hair a plumper look.
Hairstyling behaviors can play a huge role here as well, our experts say.
Also be wary of tight hairstyles that may pull on the scalp.
Natural hairrefers to Afro-textured hair, which is generally curly or coiled.
Washing just once a week is enough for many.
Having oily hair or a greasy scalp often goes hand in hand with dandruff, our experts say.
If you have natural hair, our experts say hair oil may be especially useful.
Parabens are a common preservative found in many skin-care products.
They are safe and well-tolerated for the majority of people.
So while ACOG recommends avoiding parabens while pregnant, your ob-gyn or dermatologist may not find it necessary.
There’s nothing that I see thats well-substantiated, so that’s my personal philosophy about it.
The best sunscreen is a sunscreen that you will use, Dr. Marchbein says.
Chemical sunscreens are completely fine and safe to use during pregnancy.
When I was pregnant, did I use a chemical sunscreen?
Did I do it with no hesitation or reservation?
ACOG also says chemical sunscreens are fine for pregnant people.
A baseline oral health care practice includes brushing your teeth twice daily and flossing at least once daily.
You dont need to scrub along with the electric brush.
Traditional string floss is the most effective here.
That said, it is better to use a water flosser than to skip flossing altogether.
Water flossers can also be extremely useful for people with braces, bridges, or other orthodontia.
Sensitive gums may be inflamed, swollen, or redder than usual.
you might do this nightly for 7 to 10 days.
If youre experiencing painful or uncomfortable prolonged sensitivity, see your dentist.
you might even rub a pea-size amount onto your teeth before bed during this time to help sensitivity too.
It shouldnt affect whitening results and can help soothe irritated teeth and gums.
