However, not all skin cancer comes from a preexisting mole. Says Hale, “It’s thought that two-thirds of melanoma occurs de novo, meaning there wasn’t a mole there previously.”  The best thing you can do is know your body, so you can notice a change and protect your skin. “Sun exposure or sunburns can actually make…

Korean superstars BTS are in high demand as brand ambassadors; They are, after all, some of the most famous people in the world right now. But equally as sought after are their cartoon avatars know as BT21. The group’s cohort of lovable characters — KOYA, RJ, SHOOKY, MANG, CHIMMY, TATA, COOKY, and VAN — have…

Viscusi considers sunscreen to be the “most important change [to make to your skin-care routine] going forward to reverse past sun damage and prevent future damage.” And don’t forget to put it onto your donor site, too. “[They] are often hidden areas you may forget to apply sunscreen,” Viscusi says. “It’s crucial to give the…

Getty Images When any product is applied to the skin, as Wilson explains, it will try to rebalance itself. When synthetic hair sits on the scalp, the chemicals can be absorbed into the surface of your skin, causing itching, swelling, and rashes, as a result of fighting the chemical imbalance. New York City-based, board-certified dermatologist…

This story is part of Survivor’s Guide, a series on navigating the impact of melanoma through beauty and self-care. You’ve heard the lecture many, many times in your life about sun protection from your parents, social media, dermatologists, and even us Allure staffers — and with good reason. Protecting yourself from UVA and UVB rays…

The 2021 Billboard Music Awards is actually being  produced in person this year, so the stars and their teams came together to make everyone presentable for 4K TV, high-res press pit photos, and, of course, social media. The beauty moments this evening have been predictably exciting, and we’ve been meticulously taking in everything, down to…

Here at Allure, we often write about beauty trends started by celebrities. And so many things can fall under the oversized beach umbrella that is “beauty” — if it’s a thing that someone is doing to their body, it probably counts. On the face? Definitely qualifies. In the face? Sure! And it seems Machine Gun…

Dixie D’Amelio, one of the ceremony’s presenters, delivered her own take on the graphic black cat-eye, as well. Hers has layered lines around the outer corners of her eyes, which are dotted with small crystals.  If you’ve got a steady hand with liquid eyeliner, then this look should be a breeze to recreate at home…

It’s safe to say that the overall sentiment at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards is, well, everyone is pretty much just happy to be there. Last year’s ceremonies were largely remote, but this time around, the music industry’s most supported talent has the pleasure of being in each other’s company — there’s even a crowd…

You don’t hear about too many “no-makeup makeup” looks at major award shows, when celebrities typically go all out on the glam for their red-carpet and on-stage appearances. But for the host of the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, Nick Jonas, his look is all about a low-key yet enviable glow — and we spoke to…