stretch marks

  • Crossing the Lines: Are Stretch Marks Really Going Mainstream?

    It’s swimsuit season, which means we’re seeing a lot more skin at our local beaches and pools—and a lot more of the inherent characteristics that come with being, well, you know, human (imagine that). To be clear, among other things, I’m talking about cellulite, scars, and stretch marks—which for some of us (*raises hand*) are…

  • Nothing to See Here: Rihanna Goes Razor-Free and the Internet Loses Its Damn Mind

    We’re beginning to think “RiRi” stands for “real real,” because underneath the Killawatt highlighter, Rihanna always seems to keep it real with us. Taking a beat before her co-hosting gig at Monday’s 2018 Met Gala—aka the most anticipated fashion event of the spring—the singer, actress and entrepreneur took to her Instagram to show a little…

  • Watch: Let’s Talk About Stretch Marks

    They’re on our butts, arms, thighs and breasts. You name it. Stretch marks are discolored, white, red or dark brown and are caused by hormonal changes, genetics or rapid weight gain or loss. Eighty percent of women of color have stretch marks—so let’s talk about them for a minute. Check out the video above to…