Lactic Acid: The Gentle, Hydrating Exfoliator Favorite by the Experts

Skin Rocks The Gentle Acid

Acid exfoliators come in many types and strengths – some are very strong and need to be incorporated into your routine gradually (glycolic acid, I’m looking at you) and others are gentle enough to be used on very sensitive skin types. Ultimately, though, they all have the same goal: to remove dead skin cells and … Read more

‘It’s like seeing a Renoir or Matisse painting come to life’: readers’ favorite trips to France

'It's like seeing a Renoir or Matisse painting come to life': readers' favorite trips to France

The pastel colors of Vichy in Auvergne Vichy isn’t on everyone’s radar as a must-visit French city, but it’s nice to spend a few days there. Vichy is a historic spa town known for its spring waters and its artistic architecture and Belle époque architecture. A thriving cultural scene means that, whenever you visit, you … Read more