Over the past few years, the public has gotten annual scares about benzene in beauty products. Elevated levels of the known carcinogen have popped up in products ranging from dry shampoos to sunscreen. The latest occurrence is in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. The compound wasn't intentionally added to these products — it appeared as a byproduct during production or degradation. "While benzene is not intentionally being added to skin-care products, it can end up in them in the form of a contaminant or as in the case of benzoyl peroxide, as a result of the breakdown of the ingredient," Read More...
For those who can't decide whether to go blonde or brunette, we've got good news: You don't have to make up your mind! One of the hottesthair colors of summer also happens to be a golden compromise. We're, of course, talking about bronde hair. "Bronde is a beautiful combination of light-to-medium blonde mixed with brunette/brown hair colors," says Richy Kandasamy, colorist and R+Co Collective Member. "The result is a sun-kissed appearance with a natural blend of lighter and darker shades, creating vibrant yet subtle movement within the hair. Read More...
Hailey Bieber, Rhode beauty founder and queen of naming trends after delectable foods, has done it again— this time with her latest hair color change. Enter: "Cinnamon cookie butter" hair color. "The best way to describe it is a combination of caramel and gold tones with a copper reflection," Bieber's colorist, Matt Rez, tells InStyle exclusively. "She's not trying to be a redhead. She's using her [brunette] base and adding that caramel gold with a slight copper tint. Read More...
