Our thoughts on Today Explained’s recent podcast episode “How to ‘Fix’ Your Face.” We break down the not-so-pretty truth behind “preventative” injectables, the beauty industry's profit-first mindset, and the pressure to look 20 forever.

She looks amazing for her age... but what does that even mean anymore? Here’s why that ‘compliment’ might be hurting more than helping.

Surrounded by eternal 27-year-olds, I’m letting my face keep the receipts. Turns out, aging on your own terms is the most unexpected statement of all.

When every face starts to look airbrushed in real life, simply showing up as yourself can feel radical. Here’s to the return of the Every-Woman—the one with laugh lines, raw skin, and stories written across her face.