Erica Metzger

3 days ago | aol.com | Brian Underwood |Erica Metzger

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."If skincare was a popularity contest, niacinamide (the water-soluble form of vitamin B3) would likely have a seat with the cool kids. It's one of the few topical cosmetic ingredients proven to work, according to research, so it's definitely worth incorporating into your routine.

2 weeks ago | womenshealthmag.com | Erica Metzger

In popular “propaganda I’m not falling for” videos, Gen Z TikTok creators are cataloguing what they consider to be overhyped trends—stuff like matcha lattes, face tape, and even preventative Botox (though many young people seem to be all-in on the prejuvenation trend). And while expensive shampoo hasn’t made the list yet, it’s become a big topic of conversation on the social media platform.

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Erica Metzger |Brian Underwood

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."In popular “propaganda I’m not falling for” videos, Gen Z TikTok creators are cataloguing what they consider to be overhyped trends—stuff like matcha lattes, face tape, and even preventative Botox (though many young people seem to be all-in on the prejuvenation trend). And while expensive shampoo hasn’t made the list yet, it’s become a big topic of conversation on the social media platform.

Feb 19, 2025 | msn.com | Lian Benoit |Erica Metzger

Feb 19, 2025 | cosmopolitan.com | Erica Metzger

Once upon a time, you literally had to dig through the dusty shelves of a health food store to find a halfway decent clean shampoo, face wash, or—if you were lucky—lip gloss. Hard to imagine, right? Now, clean beauty products are everywhere, with options that prioritize both your health and the planet. Better yet, common sense and science are finally part of the conversation: Not all synthetics are evil and not every plant-based ingredient is great (for you or the environment).