Does This Sheet Even Work?

Does This Sheet Even Work?

Do sheet masks really work when it comes to brightening, tightening, moisturizing and even lifting more mature skin? My friend and colleague Gail, who was one of the first guests on the More Beautiful Podcast, planted the seed for this story when we were recording our...
Help, My Hair Is Falling Out!

Help, My Hair Is Falling Out!

If you’ve been noticing more hair on your brush, in the shower drain or on the bathroom floor these days, you’re not alone. Hair loss is a common malady that affects millions of women, especially in the years surrounding menopause. The Cleveland Clinic...
The Misogynistic History of Over-40 Skincare

The Misogynistic History of Over-40 Skincare

I’ve been obsessed with skincare since middle school. As a tween, I’d sit on my bedroom floor, flipping through the pages of Seventeen or Mademoiselle, staring at fresh-faced models touting the benefits of Noxzema skin cream or Ten-O-Six lotion. I’d accompany my...
Fifty Shades of Going Gray

Fifty Shades of Going Gray

One of the telltale signs of midlife is the dreaded gray that begins popping up on your head—or, later, your eyelashes, eyebrows, and other regions I won’t name. When this happens, you can either run to the salon or simply shrug and let nature take its course. Thanks...