Ron Robinson explains what “lightening” and “brightening” means in Korean skincare, how it differs from whitening, and if Black women should be concerned.

Broadway’s Othello directed by Kenny Leon presented a refreshing take that felt fitting for the beloved Shakespearean tale. Lauded ahead of its premiere, the intricately and buzzy play was ...

Davia speaks with Cierra Harrington about what inspired her to start her all-natural skincare line, and about how her products encourage simple beauty and self-care.

Australian technology developed at RMIT University could enable more sustainable and cheaper production of bio-oils to replace petroleum-based products in electronic, construction and automotive ...

ESSENCE got an exclusive look at the National Domestic Workers Alliance’s new portrait series, honoring the vital yet often-overlooked contributions of Black care workers across the country.

Who says you have to rely on a partner for pleasure? Self-orgasm, often referred to as solo pleasure, is an essential aspect of sexual wellness that offers significant benefits for both the body ...

and it was the same thing for Women’s History Month,” Battle told ESSENCE. “I thought, we need our own month because there’s absolutely awesome things here, and they often go unrecognized.

As the series continues, it will become clear whether all the inane discussion of energy and bottling essence and “showing up”, rather than a platform for the vulnerability Markle claims to so ...

It also appears to reduce hair breakage and strip body oils (sebum) that can leave your hair looking greasy. To use it: Mix 1 teaspoon of jojoba oil with 2 tablespoons of castor oil. Massage the oil ...

Roger Daltrey has said the “essence” of music is being lost due to the increasing use of technology. “We were throwing shit at the wall and some of it stuck,” the legendary musician ...

The essence of the Trump agenda might be: We don’t like those damn foreigners. The problem is that great nations throughout the history of Western civilization have been crossroads nations.

We spent hours researching and testing various avocado oils to identify the best options on the market. From flavor to nutritional content, we evaluated each oil based on a variety of factors to ...