I’m A Mom, Aesthetician And Brand Owner. Here’s How I’ve Managed My Many Responsibilities Amid The Pandemic.

In normal times, managing parenthood and professional responsibilities is tough. During the pandemic, it’s been next to impossible. For aesthetician Alexia Wambua, founder of Native Atlas, the skincare brand known for Misuli Recover Balm and sold at...

Five Sexual Wellness Products Buzzier Than A High-Powered Vibrator

As the number of coronavirus cases climbs in the United States, many aspects of quarantine are becoming semipermanent, at the very least. The prolonged shut-in situation is devastating news for countless industries impacted by business closures,...

Alpha-H Founder Michelle Doherty, An Early Proponent Of Glycolic Acid, Dies At 57

Michelle Doherty, founder of Alpha-H, died Thursday morning last week at the age of 57 after a two-year battle with cancer. A beauty therapist early in her career, Doherty’s search for solutions to her cystic acne led...

The Challenging #ChallengeAccepted Challenge And Other Social Media News This Week

Viral challenges seem to be social media staples of our virus-laden times. This week, black-and-white selfies dominated feeds in #ChallengeAccepted posts ostensibly about empowering women. Similar to the #BlackOutTuesday challenge, there’s skepticism about the purpose and impact of...

Inside Peeks At The Makings Of Pai, Vintner’s Daughter And The Honey Pot Company

Today, beauty and wellness brands commonly use the term “plant-based.” Before it was common, trailblazers such as Pai, The Honey Pot Company and Vintner’s Daughter developed plant-driven formulas to contend with—and best—their legacy competitors. Sarah...