Our2021 SELF Healthy Beauty Awardsare here, and were so thrilled to share them with you.
(Because who doesnt love a good drugstore buy?)
To understand where we can improve in this mission, we implemented a diversity audit into our processlast year.
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Well continue to track our data and dedicate resources to proactive outreach in subsequent years.
Onto the winners: The 2021 Healthy Beauty Awards truly have something for everyone.
Maybe yourefeeling anxiousabout reentering the world.
Or maybe youre eager and excited without a hint of fear.
That way, we determined which products would advance into the testing phase of our Healthy Beauty Awards process.
Dry skin is skin that is not getting enough moisture or not able to keep hydration.
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.
For those with 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.
As we age, our skin naturally goes through changes.
It usually becomes drier and loses some elasticity.
To be most effective, sunscreen should always be applied as the final step in your skin-care routine.
But they also stress the importance of wearing sunscreen every single day to prevent existing spots from getting darker.
These ingredients hug the hair to prevent moisture loss, giving it a plumper look.
But your hairstyling behaviors can play a huge role here as well, our experts explain.
Natural hairrefers to Afro-textured hair, which is generally curly or coiled.
Washing just once a week is enough for many.
So there isnt enough data for our experts to specifically recommend avoiding products containing those ingredients.
Still, they generally recommend looking for products with shorter, simpler ingredients lists.
And if a product works well without those potentially worrying ingredients, thats great!
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 a hair oil may come in especially handy here.
A baseline oral health care practice should involve brushing your teeth twice daily and flossing at least once daily.
If you have issues with dexterity, look for an electric brush with a smaller brush head.
You dont need to brush or scrub along with the electric brush.
Traditional string floss is the most effective here.
That being 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.
Sensitivity in teeth and gums can cause a burning or extended tingling sensation.
Sensitive gums may be inflamed, swollen, or redder than usual.
you’re free to do this nightly for seven to 10 days.
If youre experiencing painful or uncomfortable prolonged sensitivity, see your dentist.
It shouldnt affect whitening results and can help soothe irritated teeth and gums.
Dr. Cho is a member of the American Dental Association and the New York County Dental Society.
Dr. Cho has been providing comprehensive restorative and cosmetic dentistry in private practice for over 20 years.
Fatima Fahs, M.D.
(@dermy_doctor) just completed her final year of dermatology residency in Detroit, serving as chief resident.
She graduated from Wayne State University with a BS in biology and a minor in art.
Her interests include general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology.
Dr. Fahs has a particular interest in skin care and product formulation,researching the efficacy of over-the-counter cosmeceuticals.
She regularly decodes skin-care ingredients and explains common dermatological concerns onher Instagram account.
Shari Marchbein, M.D.
(@drsharimarchbein) is a board-certified dermatologist and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
She also specializes in various aesthetic procedures and laser surgery.
Joyce Park, M.D.
(@teawithmd) is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in California and a skin-care and beauty blogger atteawithMD.com.
She attended college and medical school at Stanford University, and completed her dermatology residency at NYU.
