As an immigrant and woman of color, finding my community helped me repair my burnout from years of striving to fit in. It also inspired my entire approach to beauty and wellness.

Tattoos are fascinating, beautiful and paradoxical forms of expression. In this tattoo tour, contributors bare their souls and share what having tattoos means to them, especially when it comes to connecting with their own bodies.

My chronic disease causes “monster hands,” ulcers in my eyes, and other body horrors, and I’m happy to talk about all of it (plus poop).

My personal struggle with acne, a fascination with the French approach to natural beauty, and my passion for conservation inspired me to create handmade skincare products and eventually start my own business.

Ready to get off of the Glossier bandwagon? Here’s a list of eco-conscious alternatives to some of your favorite Glossier skincare products.

Period underwear and menstrual cups are some of the sustainable ways to get through your monthly cycle, but you can also knit your own reusable pads.

There’s a certain disdain in the science community for those who focus too much on their appearance. I tried to fit in by wearing indistinct outfits. When I was furloughed because of the pandemic, I traded my wallflower attire for a bold 1960s op art-inspired wardrobe.

Yes, a plastic bag can have a second life as a trendy hair accessory. Here’s how to turn so-called trash into a scrunchie.

Mite bites and fruit flies were the last straw for a cosmetics counter manager at a small department store in Berkley, Calif. This is what she did about it.

It’s no secret that the beauty and hygiene industries have an addiction to single-use plastics, and sometimes it’s really hard to imagine an alternative is even available. I’ll share some of the plastic-free products I’ve found and still use daily.