Adventures In Beauty

Subjecting your face to frigid air or pricking it with teeny needles seems drastic, but these extreme exploits may offer impressive results.

- Kate Sandoval Box

A new beauty treatment can accelerate cell turnover and detoxify pores for a brighter and clearer look. But you knew that. What’s surprising is that the effects go beyond skin deep, rejuvenating your mind and instilling a sense of confidence that shows up on your face. “When you actively seek out and try something in the interest of looking your best, you raise your self-esteem and lower stress levels—which are both ways to generate radiance,” says Amy Wechsler, M.D., a psychiatrist and dermatologist in New York City. The treatments we cover here are brand-new (scientists haven’t conducted long-term studies on them, so we played guinea pigs), which means they provide that thrill of the experience. The compliments you’ll likely get won’t hurt either.

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