skincare Archives

Pansy Esthetics: Leola Davis wearing a mask works on a client in orange light.

Leola Davis and Pansy Esthetics Are Here to Queer Skincare

“I wanted to create a space where the queer community could get care and treatments geared specifically toward them and their skin and body.”

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Jan 25, 2024

The following skincare stocking stuffers: Supergoop Mineral Matte Screen sunscreen, Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream, Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, and Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

holigays

Holigay Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers for Skincare Enthusiasts

Featuring skincare gifts at three different price ranges!

ashni —

Nov 29, 2023

first person

How Embracing Skincare Helped Me Get My Head Back Inside My Chronically Ill Body

“Everytime a healthcare provider said it to me, it came out of their mouth like that SpongeBob meme. LiStEn tO yOuR bOdY. Well, and I was tired of hearing what…

Heather Hogan —

Apr 21, 2021

gender

The Top 5 Sheet Masks to Wear After Crying About Your Gender

I feel like I am not the only one here crying about my gender, and you should know a) that you’re not alone and b) sheet masks can help.

A.E. Osworth —

Jun 21, 2018

first person

My Absurd Skincare Routine Is the Softest I Am to Myself

Sometimes being queer and black, bisexual and biracial, feels like contradiction, like too many things, and sometimes I’m not sure that I’d recognize myself if I walked by.

Rachel —

Feb 23, 2018

beauty

6 Over-the-Counter Eczema Treatments I’ve Tried, Ranked From Worst to Best

A rundown of the more effective products I’ve tried, plus some common treatments that just did not work.

Siobhan —

Jan 26, 2018

community

AM/PM: Reclaiming Domesticity

Domesticity is queer culture. It is taking a space, making it feel good for you, taking care of it, showing it love, and then letting that place show you love…

Ari —

Jan 9, 2018