Petroleum and Mineral Oil: Bad News For Your Skin


Updated 11/15/11 12:06 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Petroleum and Mineral Oil:  Bad News For Your Skin

We all know crude oil, sometimes called petroleum, is a fossil fuel that was produced deep in the earth through a process that took millions of years to complete. Today, almost all of us come into contact with a derivative of petroleum every day. The world is full of products that come from petroleum - gasoline, Styrofoam, lubricating oils. Did you know that cosmetics contain fossil fuels Read more

How to Manage Sweat During Your Workout


Updated 05/20/12 3:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Combat Sweat During a Workout

I love a workout that makes me sweat — it means I'm helping my heart stay healthy and burning calories at the same time. But a sweaty workout does have its downside. Here's how to manage your sweat while you work out. Save your pores: You know to towel off after a particularly grueling workout, but it's also important to have a clean face before you start your workout; sweating through dirt Read more

How to Wear Makeup While Working Out (If You Must)


Updated 04/19/12 4:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Wear Makeup to the Gym

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: Track and field star Jessica Ennis, currently in training for the London 2012 Olympics, recently admitted that she always competes in a full face of makeup. And Ennis's explanation of her race ritual to The Daily Mail certainly makes sense: "I definitely think if I feel I look good, it makes me feel more confident," she told the Read more

No, You're Not Imagining Things. You Really Are Getting More Acne


Updated 03/21/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Acne Rises Among Adult Women

Good news and bad news from this year's just-concluded American Academy of Dermatology conference. First, the bitter reality: if it seems like you break out more as an adult than you did as a teen, you're probably right. As dermatologist Dr. Bethanee Jean Schlosser revealed at the conference, adult-onset acne is on the rise among grown women. A 2011 clinical study found that 45 percent of women Read more

How to Make Your Own Makeup Remover


Updated 03/21/12 11:00 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Natural Makeup Remover Recipe From Michelle Phan

YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan always has a new tip or two for making life a little easier. This week, Michelle tells us how we can create our own natural makeup remover: Hi everyone, Makeup remover doesn’t have to be expensive or come with a label. In fact, I actually prefer this gentle version that you can make at home on the cheap. It’s non-irritating, easy to make, Read more

3 Gentle Ways to Help Decongest Clogged Winter Pores


Updated 12/06/11 4:26 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Easy Ways to Treat Clogged Pores in Winter

When the weather gets chilly and windy, skin gets dry, flaky, and easily irritated. No surprise, then, that clogged pores pose a major problem. In warmer weather, using acid or a drying agent like benzoyl peroxide is the easy solution, but when skin is already sensitized, both often just end up inflaming things further. Don't worry, though. There are plenty of gentle ways to keep pores clear. To Read more

What We're Sweet On: Black Soap? More Like Black Gold


Updated 02/28/12 3:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Organic Black Soap

If you've never heard of black soap, get ready: this stuff is about to have its moment in the sun. Made from ashes (specifically those of plantains, palms, and/or cocoa pods) mixed with shea butter or another natural skin hydrator, black soap is one of West Africa's best-known skin treatments. It has hydrating, antimicrobial, and cleansing properties, and having used it, we can aver that it's a Read more

What We're Sweet On: Truly Multipurpose Oil


Updated 01/29/12 12:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

ONE Skincare Oil Review

Can one product moisturize and balance your face, body, and even your hair? Yes, if it's the right oil. And right now we're rather fond of O.N.E. Skincare ($30). It's not for everybody — quite literally, since oily complexions won't benefit as much — but if you have dry, sensitive skin, O.N.E.'s oil is a lifesaver. It's a gentle blend of olive oil, sunflower oil, lavender, and geranium that Read more

Week in Review: December's Best Beauty, Holiday Steals, and More


Updated 12/04/11 4:15 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

BellaSugar's Most Popular Stories of the Week Dec. 4, 2011

Check out our latest BellaTV episode and some of our favorite stories from the week: Check out all the best new products for December. 25 awesome gifts under $25. 10 pretty ways to update iconic Old Hollywood hairstyles. Create your own candy cane manicure. Easy holiday hairstyle ideas. Why are little girls getting bikini waxes? Clear out Read more