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Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE I'm a skincare expert... here are the popular beauty trends I will NEVER try
From using Sharpie markers as lip liner to lathering your face with bizarre food products in a bid to stop wrinkles, a slew of wild beauty trends have taken over TikTok. The video-sharing app is littered with out-of-the-box makeup tricks and unusual skincare techniques that can range from genius to dangerous. But with new beauty tips emerging practically every day, it's hard to know which are worth trying out and which you should avoid. Thankfully, a skincare expert has revealed the popular trends that she would never do exclusively with the Daily Mail. Sarah Bonner, 37, has worked in the medical device, wellness, fitness and aesthetics space for over 18 years. Over the course of her nearly two-decade-long career, the expert has learned a lot about what's good and what's not good for your skin. While chatting with the Daily Mail, she admitted that there are quite a few methods that have taken over social media in recent months that she would advise against. First, she recommended that you stay away from DIY micro-needling or at-home lasers. 'These tools can cause more harm than good when not used properly and often lead to hyperpigmentation, scarring, or infection,' she warned. She also cautioned against 'over-exfoliating' - something thousands across the globe are guilty of. 'People think the more they scrub or peel, the better their skin will be, but it can actually compromise the barrier and lead to sensitivity,' dished the 37-year-old. Sarah also addressed some of the common myths about keeping your youthful complexion that just aren't true. She explained that many people believe you only need to put on sunscreen if it's sunny out. But she said this is 'totally false,' and stressed the importance of wearing SPF on your face every single day, even when it's cloudy. 'UV rays still penetrate clouds and windows. SPF is non-negotiable daily,' she urged. Another skincare myth that she said you shouldn't fall for is the belief that 'oily skin doesn't need moisturizer.' She shared, 'Actually, dehydrated skin can overproduce oil. Hydration and barrier repair are crucial for every skin type.' Lastly, she spoke about the common belief that 'you can shrink your pores.' 'You can't change their size, but you can minimize their appearance with the right treatments and skincare routine,' Sarah said. Sarah started her career by working in surgical and regenerative medicine before she transitioned into aesthetics. She recently co-founded the New York City-based wellness center TREAT Medspa, which uses an AI generated program called Aura 3D Imaging System to create a photo-realistic digital twin of your face and breaks down the areas you should focus on. 'I saw firsthand how the internal health of the body influences external beauty,' Sarah explained of her switch from medicine to the beauty industry. 'Over time, I became passionate about non-invasive technologies and how they can optimize both appearance and overall wellness. 'I've worked with industry pioneers and top-tier aesthetic brands and was fortunate to be a top sales representative for CoolSculpting, Emsculpt. and other technologies before co-founding TREAT Medspa.' She explained that she created TREAT because she wanted to offer a 'truly personalized' and 'thoughtful experience in medical aesthetics.' As for her advice to those who want to stay looking young, she suggested focusing on a 'clean' diet and 'eliminating alcohol' from their lifestyle. 'I also think managing stress, getting quality sleep, and surrounding yourself with beauty (inside and out) go a long way in keeping you vibrant,' she added. In the end, however, she said her best tip is to be 'consistent.' 'Consistency is key. I'm a big believer in prevention over correction,' she concluded.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I'm 34 and my best friend is 84. We have more things in common than people would assume.
My friend, Toni, is 50 years older than me. She's 84 and I'm 34. We share laughs, makeup tips, and heart-to-heart conversations. Age is but a number, and despite the years between us, we are more alike than different. When I first moved to Charleston, South Carolina with my husband and infant, I didn't know anyone. Living in a condominium community just across the bridge from the Isle of Palms was a dream come true, not only for the palm trees and easy beach access, but because it was here that I met someone who turned out to be one of my dearest friends. Someone who happened to be 50 years older than me. Toni owned an elegantly decorated condo in our neighborhood and was very involved in the community at the time. She was busy creating a little free library of sorts in the residents-only office space when I happened to stop in to use the computer. Our shared love of books invited our first conversation, and the rest, as they say, is history. Though Toni proudly calls me her "adopted daughter," we share laughs, makeup tips, heart-to-heart conversations, and book recommendations, much like my peers and I do. She is young at heart, full of compassion, wisdom, and plenty of exuberance for life well-lived. She doesn't have an agenda to impart advice or facilitate growth in my life like a mentor would, though these things are often by-products of our relationship, as in many close friendships. She is a true companion, someone I can call upon to commiserate about political woes, invite to a performance at the local theater, or send a few chapters of my latest writing project to in exchange for her thoughtful feedback. This year, she turned 84, and I turned 34, and as we acknowledged the 50-year gap between us, it was almost hard to believe. When we're together, laughing and catching up, our souls seem the same, the years dissolving away. Simply by sharing her life with me, she's helped me to release many of my fears of aging, inspired by her boldness, joy, and curiosity. She's shown me that life's adventures can continue well into your 80's, as long as you have an open mind and courage to keep pursuing new experiences. At 84, she is still 34, and all the other ages in between. Age is but a number, and despite the years between us, we are more alike than different. There is something special about forging a friendship with someone from a different generation, creating a unique opportunity to learn from one another. Letting go of biases and stereotypes related to aging can help you be more available to cultivating meaningful connections with people of different age groups. Just as Toni has helped me embrace the aging process and look forward to getting older, having a friend my age has amplified her already youthful spirit. We enjoy encouraging each other in our very different seasons of life. Having an age-gap friendship has made such a difference in my life. At the end of the day, maybe it's less about our age gap and more about being kindred spirits — ageless on the inside. Heather Rose Artushin is a writer with over a decade of published experience and a passion for social justice. Read the original article on Business Insider
