Women’s Health
June 2012
Dr. Chapas discusses with Natalie Morales her favorite Sun Protection products for the Summer
Dr. Chapas discusses with Katie Couric the latest trends in Anti-Aging treatments
Okay! So as a veteran beauty editor, I believe that everyone could be better looking. EVERYONE. Including me. Read more...
Here's the good news: Your skin probably looks pretty great right now, requires minimal products and has a healthy, natural glow. But there are a lot of misconceptions about caring...
Beauties, have you ever tried a new face cream or body lotion and then broken out in pimples or a raw red rash? You may be allergic to a specific...
Preventive stretch mark creams "can hydrate the skin and build tensile strength," according to Anne Chapas, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor at New York University School of Medicine. Avoid products that contain the...
Swimsuit? Check! Sunglasses? Check! Chick-lit? Check! You’re almost ready to hit the beach, but don’t forget to stock your bag with these key products for pretty skin and hair. Read More...
Slept with a face full of makeup on? Picked that zit? Skipped SPF…again? When it comes to making major skin mistakes, you’re not alone! We found seven women who are...
From scrubs to cleansing brushes and antiaging retinoid treatments, today's complexions are often put through demanding paces to achieve that most prized, glowing complexion. Read More...
The environment can wreak havoc on your looks. Here are 10 ways to prevent a natural (beauty) disaster. From the moment you wake up to when you hit the sheets,...
If you wish your complexion looked a little fresher, or your skin felt a bit firmer, you have more options than ever—from makeup and creams to needles and lasers to...
Are those leopard spots on your face? Why does your hair suddenly feel so brittle? ...And is that a turkey wattle? O's beauty director makes sense of it all. Read...
Top products and procedures for a youthful complexion. Firm, supple, taut…there aren’t many areas of the body for which those wouldn’t be ideal descriptors. But unlike the bits that can...
Have you ever heard of the skin purging theory? The claim is that when you first start a new skin care treatment, the initial breakout is a good sign and...
ELLE celebrates 13 top stars in hair, makeup, and skin care from the red carpet, the runway, and beyond. Here, beauty’s best share their tips on creating outrageous ringlets, mastering...
From pre-wax numbing kits to sand-proof manicures, we gathered the season's best new products and expert tips to help you keep your cool. Read more...
Dr. Anne Chapas suggests parents take a closer look at baby ‘safe’ products. Read more...
Expert findings suggest your skin may have a "tipping point." Read more...
Should you trim before a bikini wax? Tip the hair washer and stylist? Here's the inside scoop on maneuvering beauty's most awkward moments. Read more...
Sleigh bells and snowballs and mugs of good cheer are all fun things about winter -- the dry, cracked, often painful skin issues that come with it, are not. Read...
This week I started to notice a few flaky bits on my face and that my complexion is looking a tad duller than usual...then it hit me: dry skin season...
Looking to erase those unwanted marks? Check out these solutions! Read more...
I'm moving. No, really. This beauty gal is packing up and calling it quits on the metropolitan dream. Why am I moving to a desolate small town in the middle...
When it comes to younger looking skin, your secret weapon is the right dermatologist. Of course you need an experienced doc you trust, and someone who can give you tips...
Dimples on your cheeks are cute. But dimples on your butt cheeks? Maddening! "Fat is organized into chambers that are separated by strands of fibrous connective tissue. Read more...
As women age, estrogen drops, which can lead to increased sebum levels and acne. “That’s why birth control pills, which slightly raise estrogen levels, effectively clear skin,” says derm and...
Q: What is the best way to remove age spots? A: Hyperpigmentation (fancy term for dark spots) is caused by excess melanin in the skin. And laser—either the Q-switched ruby...
I did it before and didn’t want to do it again, but now five years have passed, and in the world of high tech anti-aging that’s a long, long time. Newer...
We canvassed the experts to find the products that will see you gorgeously through the next 12 months. Read more...
We all know that topical sunscreen is an absolute must (you're nodding, right?). But what about other products now hitting the shelves that claim to offer extra protection from damaging...
You're altar bound! There's no better time to get your hair in top condition, score glowing skin, and start feeling fantastic -- from head to toe. Learn how to look...
There's been a lot of, well, misinformation out there lately about sun protection. For instance, people have been asking me whether they need to wear sunscreen (if they want vitamin...
Sunscreen bottles are getting a face-lift this year, due to new FDA regulations that require both UVA and UVB protection labeling. Why isn't good old SPF enough? This number measures...
Our panel of 24 hair, makeup, and skin experts selects the top eco-buys. Read more...
Gone are the days when getting your sun protection meant glopping on thick white lotion and walking around with a scent that announced, "I'm wearing sunscreen!" to anyone within six...
From lash-wiggling mascaras to skin-jiggling cleansing devices, there’s a whole lot of shaking going on in the beauty world. But is all of this buzzing actually buzzworthy? Read more...
10 Beauty Products You Need This Year. We canvassed the experts to find the products that will see you gorgeously through the next 12 months. Read more...
Dearest Santa, All I want for Christmas is clear skin. Not one to follow the herd, I nevertheless could have chimed into the holiday spirit this year by writing about...
ELLE presents our annual head-to-toe clock-stopping manual. Read more...
Experts reveal their favorite glow-getting skin care product. Read more...
Lumpy thighs? An age-spotted chest? If a body concern might keep you covered up this summer, look at our list of the best solutions (from dermatologic procedures to drugstore remedies)....
Affordable antiaging means shopping smart, not sacrificing results. With the right skincare strategy for your age, you'll undo the damage (financial and facial) from years of excessive living. Read more...
Here's how pricey treatments like lasers and peels stack up against over-the-counter treatments. You might be surprised. Read more...
Do products from the drugstore work? Do they ever! Plus, more ways to save on beauty. Read more...
Hoping to look 28 forever, Ning Chao submits to the needle. Read more...