A full-time model on a self-imposed hiatus from photography school, Azari is putting her energy into things like modeling, cooking, loving her cat, and running her first art shop on Etsy.
It’s no secret that prolonged mask-wearing can sometimes get in the way of your skin goals, and chances are you’ve faced a breakout or two—or at least heard the term “maskne”—since protective face coverings were introduced into our wardrobes. Managing mask acne comes down to a few different tips—treat your skin where you need it and wash your masks.
When Montreal-based model and multifaceted artist Jay Krakower spent a year painting and repainting her self-portraits, it sparked a shift in the way she saw herself—allowing her to reclaim her self-image and redefine beauty on her own terms. Now, Krakower paints herself all the time, harnessing that energy to better understand herself.
Hyperpigmentation is a common skin concern that countless people (of all skin types and shades) deal with. It refers to dark spots or patches on the skin, and is the result of increased melanin showing up in certain parts of the complexion leading to patches of skin appearing darker than the skin’s natural tone.
