As someone who is pretty active, I've always had a hard time when my hair stylist tells me to stop washing my hair everyday. Leaving the sweat and grime on my scalp is not gonna happen, but I can tell that the daily lathering and foam isn't doing me any favors either. Enter my newest obsession: Hairstory .

Welcome to Beauty Brief — where we take a deep-dive into the industry's top-rated skincare, makeup and haircare brands. We test them out exclusively for 30 days, learn from the founders and formulators, and let you know our 100% honest opinion. 👋 I was first introduced to Goldfaden MD from the gift bag at last year's goop Wellness Summit , it included one of the cult-favorites, the Facial Detox Mask. I became obsessed very quickly.

If you've ever broken out before your period, or developed sudden acne and discoloration during pregnancy, you're well-versed in the fact that our skin is arguably ruled by our hormones. The amount of women I know (including myself!) that opt for birth control to clear skin is staggering, but that is obviously a mask on the greater issue. As women, this can all be very complicated and grueling.

In a world where 'organic' is the gold standard for everything from food, to bedding, to beauty products... there are hundreds of brands marketing each day that their products, too, are at this gold standard. Unfortunately, it's not always the case. Enter the term: Green Washing. "

When it comes to keeping your face clean and fresh, it's all about finding the right set of products and skin-care regimen for your type of skin. For instance, oily versus dry skin types will need different sets of products, and those with sensitive skin should be extra careful about strong doses and rough textures. In general, there are two categories of chemical exfoliants: AHAs (alpha hydroxy acid) and BHAs (beta hydroxy acid). "

It seems like there is a serious movement happening in the skincare world. People are more intrigued than ever with how to take care of their body’s skin , but most importantly, want to use the cleanest and most natural products possible. One of the most popular products making its way into your usual routine is serum. Serums can be used for anti-aging purposes, to brighten the skin and help moisturize on a deeper level.

The world of holistic beauty is coming up fast and furious, but when it comes to trusting our skin with solely organic and "natural" ingredients, a lot of people aren't 100% convinced. Biba de Sousa, an insider esthetician known for tending to the skin of Emily Blunt, Emma Roberts, Dree Hemingway, among others, has been in the practice of holistic beauty and wellness for upwards of 15 years.

If this is your year for taking charge of your skin and investing in all of the right skincare, then you don't want to miss out on home devices that can quite literally turn your masking sesh into a full-blown professional spa day. Certain tools can amplify the benefits of the skincare you're using by up to 70%!!! Last year we published a round-up of tools ranging from simple konjac sponges to a professional-grade microcurrent device (read it here !). And since then, there are so many incredible tools I've been experimenting with that I have to share.

Welcome to Beauty Brief — where we take a deep-dive into the industry's top-rated skincare, makeup and haircare brands. We test them out exclusively for 30 days, learn from the founders and formulators, and let you know our 100% honest opinion. 👋 "Scent vibes" are a thing. It's the reason you are drawn towards certain products, specific people and places. Scents can take you back to a specific moment-in-time. Sherri Sebastian, Founder Perfumer of Provision Scents , says, "Odor molecules are everywhere.