
S2 Ep. 6 | Hair Dye
It's our final episode of the year! After reviewing the colorful — pun very-much intended — history of hair dye, Jenny and Dianna team up wi...
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Join Allure as we explore the inextricable link between science and beauty — and don't be surprised if you discover your next favorite serum, hair mask, or scalp treatment along the way. Mic...

It's our final episode of the year! After reviewing the colorful — pun very-much intended — history of hair dye, Jenny and Dianna team up wi...

This week, we're covering the topic holding this whole season together: our scalps. Join Jenny, Dianna, and guest Dr. Rolanda Wilkerson, pri...

As we speak, there are about 30 million women in the United States who are experiencing hair loss and thinning as caused by genetics — yet t...

This week, Jenny and Dianna are going to battle with a universal enemy: frizz. Join them — along with cosmetic chemist Erica Douglas — as th...

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Our second season is off to a spooky start, as we investigate a vilified ingredient... that's probably on your skin right now. Eek! But don'...

Did you miss us? The Science of Beauty, a podcast from Allure, is back for a second season. And this time, things are getting... hairy. Join...

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This clinically-proven vitamin B3 derivative can help treat acne, brighten dark spots, and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. No wonder it’s ta...

This natural oil has a funny-sounding name, but it’s got serious benefits for skin and hair—especially if yours feel parched. Best of all, y...

This essential oil is a triple-threat against breakouts, but if you want to reap the benefits, you’ve got to take it slow. (Special thanks t...

This skin brightener is one of few ingredients that can help reduce the dark spots and discoloration also known as hyperpigmentation—but the...

This moisturizing lipid has a complicated backstory, but it’s worth sifting through the facts to uncover the hydrating benefits, particularl...

This soothing ingredient has a fascinating origin story—and compelling research on why it works so well to treat inflammatory skin condition...

Without our body’s natural ceramides, our skin cells would dry up and shrivel. Apply ceramides topically, and these lipids help your skin ce...

Biotin has earned a reputation as the “it” supplement if you’re looking to grow out your hair or strengthen your nails — though surprisingly...

We have natural collagen to thank for our skin’s resilience and firmness… or lack thereof. Collagen depletes as we age, but can applying it...

The skin benefits of sulfur are often overshadowed by its rather... stinky reputation. But we suspect you’ll quickly get over the smell when...

This week, we're exploring an ingredient with a storied past — and a promising future. Turmeric is spiked with curcumin, an antioxidant that...

For our debut episode, we're setting the record straight on one of the most polarizing ingredients out there: cannabidiol, also known as CBD...

Ever pick up a jar of moisturizer, slather it over every inch of your face, then look at the ingredients list and realize...you have absolut...

There are the face masks you wear when you have to go outside in a pandemic. And then there are the face masks you wear when you're safely i...

Do you hear a humming noise? You should, because running a humidifier is just one of the many ways you can help keep your skin happy and hyd...

Whether you’re assembling a rainbow cake or putting together a skin-care routine, proper layering is essential. And the multistep regimens t...

What's better than dedicating one episode of The Science of Beauty to all things K-beauty? Well, dedicating three of 'em, that's what! For t...

Cue the Star Wars -style sound effects, because this week's episode is all about lasers. The ones we're talking about can't defeat the dark...

Now that we've given the hair on our head its due, we're traveling south to explore the hair we have everywhere else. And we mean everywhere...

Put down your lunch, because this episode begins with a very, uh, vivid description of every nook and cranny on Jenny's scalp, as seen throu...

If you have spirals, coils, or waves, you already know that having curly hair isn't just a trait; it's a lifestyle. So we packed this episod...

You can't always control a stressful situation, but you can control the way you — and in some ways, even your skin and hair — react to one....

Imagine a world where instead of using shampoo, you relied on the powders and liquids in your pantry to keep your hair looking (and smelling...

As the old saying goes: An acid a day (or, uh, every few days if you're sensitive) keeps breakouts, fine lines, and dullness away. And no, w...

You know vitamins as the micronutrients our body needs in order to function, but when applied topically, vitamins can have a profound effect...

Let's get one thing straight: It's a privilege to have wrinkles. But if you want your skin to look as youthful as you feel, modern medicine...

There are millions of tiny openings all over your skin — and if you didn't have them, you'd be dead. If that makes you feel squeamish, then...

Our skin is home to many tiny factories called melanocytes. They're responsible for producing the pigment that gives skin its color. But cer...

Without protection from UV rays, every one of the greatest beauty innovations of the modern age — retinoids, AHAs, hyaluronic acid, lasers —...

During an upcoming episode all about pores, Michelle and Jenny get nerdy with dermatologist Sandra Lee — also known as Dr. Pimple Popper — a...

Do you start group chats about the best scalp treatments? Google AHA vs BHA exfoliants until the wee hours? Take progress photos of your dar...