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Iman Balagam

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Iman Balagam is a freelance journalist and brand consultant who specializes in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content. The Texas native's work has appeared in a variety of publications, including Vogue, Allure, and Elle.

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Latest Posts From Iman

Why Are My Nails Peeling? 2 Experts Weigh In

May 15, 2024

Why Are My Nails Peeling? 2 Experts Weigh In

It can be quite scary to look down at your fingernails and to suddenly find yourself asking, "why are my nails peeling?" But before you hit the panic button and go down a Google rabbit hole and come to the absurd conclusion that your hands will surly fall off, know that you're not alone.

What Is Perioral Dermatitis? 2 Dermatologists Explain the Skin Condition

May 1, 2024

What Is Perioral Dermatitis? 2 Dermatologists Explain the Skin Condition

Skin conditions are more common than you might think, with perioral dermatitis being one of the most prevalent.

5 Expert-Approved Tips For Decluttering Your Skin-Care Collection

Mar 12, 2024

5 Expert-Approved Tips For Decluttering Your Skin-Care Collection

There comes a day when you glance at your bathroom cabinet or vanity and realize that you have an overwhelming amount of skin-care products.

What Do Adaptogens in Skin Care Really Do?

Feb 21, 2024

What Do Adaptogens in Skin Care Really Do?

When shopping for skin care, you may notice that many of the ingredients are referred to as adaptogens.

Can Brazil Nuts Really Help With Acne Like People on TikTok Say?

Feb 6, 2024

Can Brazil Nuts Really Help With Acne Like People on TikTok Say?

If you've spent an extended amount of time on TikTok recently, you've likely seen countless videos encouraging you to add Brazil nuts to your diet.

What Are Powder Brows? Experts Explain

Feb 2, 2024

What Are Powder Brows? Experts Explain

Are you tired of manually drawing on your eyebrows every morning?

Tartaric Acid's Benefits For the Skin, According to Experts

Jan 30, 2024

Tartaric Acid's Benefits For the Skin, According to Experts

If you're a skin-care fanatic who spends hours on #skintok, you may have already come across tartaric acid, a trendy skin-care ingredient making its way into many new formulations.

Snail Mucin Has a Multitude of Skin-Care Benefits

Oct 20, 2023

Snail Mucin Has a Multitude of Skin-Care Benefits

If you've spent any time on SkinTok or K-BeautyTok recently, we're sure you've heard about snail mucin.

Here's What Noncomedogenic Really Means

Oct 5, 2023

Here's What Noncomedogenic Really Means

Dealing with breakouts?

A Manicurist's Tips For Making Nails Dry Faster

May 29, 2023

A Manicurist's Tips For Making Nails Dry Faster

The wait for nail polish to dry is undeniably the most frustrating part of getting your nails done.

What Exactly Are Shellac Nails?

Apr 28, 2023

What Exactly Are Shellac Nails?

There's something otherworldly about the entire nail salon experience: as you sink back into that plush, automatic massage chair and silence your phone for a luxurious 45 minutes, all of life's problems seem to dissipate.

Everything You Need to Know About Treating Ear Blackheads

Mar 28, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Treating Ear Blackheads

Ear blackheads are one of those common skin-care concerns that can be annoying to deal with.