Category: Culture

The Origins of Beauty

From an ancient Roman anti-aging cream recipe to the 12th century “Trotula,” a set of medieval texts with formulas for skin care and perfumes, the desire to make ourselves more attractive ...

What It Means to Be Manly Today

What does it really mean to be “manly”? According to the stereotype, a real man is “unemotional, strong, and stoic;” he’s a protector that doesn’t ask for help and never shows ...

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The Rites Of Spring

Spring has long stood for birth or rebirth, bloom, and flourishing, which is why an array of ancient structures, such as the Stonehenge in The United Kingdom and the Pyramid of Kukulkán in Mexico ...

Celebrating Women

The month of March is Women’s History Month and is dedicated to remembering the glass-ceiling shattering suffragists, visionaries, and trailblazing women who have fought for equality on behalf of ...

Jennifer Norman, Humanist Beauty Founder

10 Female AAPI Beauty Leaders You Should Know About

The western beauty world has been forever changed by the explosion of Asian beauty, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to influential female Asian Americans and Pacific ...

A Look at Native American Beauty and Style

Native American culture has long been rooted in respect for the land and living in harmony with nature, so it’s natural for Indigeous fashion and beauty traditions to be a strong reflection of ...

The Sacred Art of Smudging

Sacred smoke created from burning medicinal or sacred plants is an aspect of many cultures and religions around the world. In North America and Canada, it’s a practice that’s common to Indigenous ...

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The World Needs More Inclusive Beauty

The beauty industry has long been criticized for not reflecting real consumers and not catering to those with special needs. Thankfully, things are starting to change. The industry is evolving to ...

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Let’s Get Familiar With The CROWN Act

Black hairstyles have always been highly policed in America, whether it’s in classrooms or the workplace. For black people, though, hair isn’t “just hair;” it’s a piece of their ...

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Men and Makeup

Not long ago, a man’s grooming regimen consisted of soap, shampoo, cologne, and shaving cream. Today, the men’s beauty market is a billion-dollar industry, estimated to grow to $18.92 billion by ...