Read More at Aging and Health Technology Watch blogs You know homeowners plan to ‘age in place’ – repeated across all surveys. It makes sense to them – they like their homes, locations, their familiar neighborhoods, shops, their friends, and neighbors. Statistics underpin the goal for 93% of adults 55+. And they are willing to spend on services to enable them to remain there – home security, food and supplies delivery, and transportation services if they choose to or must go places without driving. They have fueled growth in the home remodeling businesses, spending on bathroom modifications and other aging-related enablers, especially home care – which may be an out-of-reach luxury for many. Ironically, the predicted enabling tech exists. In 2021, we published a report, The Future of Smart Homes and Older Adults. The report anticipated smart home offerings that would be…
‘I’m a Dermatologist With Eczema—These Are the Ultra-Moisturizing Body Products I Use All Winter’
Read More at Well+Good Jeanine Downie, MD has dealt with eczema her entire life. “Eczema, for me, gets worse in the winter,” she says. “You need to pay attention to when it’s worse and stop scratching it.” That’s because rubbing eczematic skin makes it more inflamed and itchier, so you’ve got to be vigilant about breaking the itch-scratch cycle. To do so, Dr. Downie, who is a board-certified dermatologist in Montclair, New Jersey, and the founder of Image Dermatology, follows a winter body routine that keeps moisture high and itchiness low. Learn about her favorite products and the best tips that she uses to manage her eczema below. 9 ways Dr. Downie cares for her body as a dermatologist with eczema 1. Uses a moisturizing unscented body wash “I am a moisture baby so I like the Aveeno Skin Relief Fragrance-Free…
Whether Our Hair is Relaxed or Not, Beauty Products Put Black Women at Risk
Read More at Well+Good Ask any Black woman about that study that dropped last month and she’ll likely know what you’re talking about. On October 17, new research from the National Institute of Health (NIH) came out linking hair relaxer use to increased rates of uterine cancer. The report followed 33,497 diverse women in the U.S. aged 35 to 74 for nearly 11 years and found that women who “frequently” use hair straightening products (defined as more than four times a year) were more than twice as likely to develop uterine cancer. Approximately 60 percent of the participants who reported using straighteners self-identified as Black women, and “although the study did not find that the relationship between straightener use and uterine cancer incidence was different by race, the adverse health effects may be greater for Black women due to higher…
Tartaric Acid Exfoliates, Protects, and Moisturizes Skin at the Same Time—And Will Make the Rest of Your Products Work Even Better
Read More at Well+Good In the wonderful world of exfoliating acids, a few key players tend to get all the fame and glory—like salicylic, glycolic, and lactic. But there are some supporting characters that deserve their time in the spotlight, too, and tartaric acid is among them. The gentle exfoliant is ultra-skin-friendly and pairs well with the other acids you also know and love. So why isn’t it part of your routine yet? Keep reading to find out why it should be. What is tartaric acid? Tartaric acid is a type of alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that’s found in grapes, wine, and other fruits like citrus and bananas. “AHAs are chemical exfoliants that gently break down bonds between skin cells to remove dead skin cells from the superficial layer of the skin that contribute to dullness,” says Michele Green, MD, a…
Caring for Your Tattoo the Wrong Way Can Lead to Fading—These Products Will Keep Your Ink Fresh for Years To Come
Read More at Well+Good After months of hard deliberation, you’ve decided to tattoo some dainty on your wrist or a few meaningful words on your ribs. Once you’re inked, your artist will likely tell you to clean it with a mild soap (like Dial) and keep it moisturized with something simple (like Aquaphor) for the first few weeks. And while these products get the job done, they’re not all that exciting or sophisticated in their formulations. Slowly but surely, tattoo aftercare is becoming its own skin-care category, with brands like Mad Rabbit, Hustle Butter, and Billy Jealousy creating products designed to help those stars heal and keep them looking shiny and fresh as time goes on. “If you’re a tattooed person, what you’re putting on your skin every day is extremely important,” says Oliver Zak, co-founder of Mad Rabbit, a…