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...

How Aluminum-Free Deodorant Brands Are Holding Up During The Pandemic

Beauty editors differ on Fenty Skin, but they’ve come together on one recommendation amid the pandemic: Now is the time to try natural deodorant. Mostly away from the office, people don’t have to worry they’ll...

For New Brand DEW Mighty, Great Skincare Shouldn’t Come At An Environmental Cost

DEW Mighty is giving skincare a sustainable makeover. The new brand from beauty industry consultant Tiffany Buzzatto, a veteran of behind-the-scenes contract manufacturing and chemical supply, has kicked off with Bloom, a water- and plastic-free jelly...