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“My face feels tight all year round, and I’m starting to notice fine lines around my eyes and mouth. What do I do?”* * A question sent in by one of our readers. This one comes in more than any other question we get. For Part 2, Dr. G and I are going talk in…

“If I’m already using products that claim to work on dark spots, that also covers brightening your skin, right?” Good question — and I completely understand this one. Dark spots and pigmentation sit at the top of my own list. For Part 1, we’re learning about dark spots. “You can’t plan around an enemy you…

“I had pimples in high school, and now that I’m older it’s the shine that gets me.” “I still can’t leave the house without blotting paper — is my skin going to be oily forever?” Oily skin is dry skin’s opposite, and it only ever gets talked about for what’s wrong with it: the shine,…

There are around 200,000 pores on your face. That number is essentially fixed from the day you were born — it does not go up. And yet they seem to multiply or at least become impossible to ignore. Getting to pore-less skin starts where most people skip identifying which kind of pores you have. Here…

Little Tokyo, Los Angeles At b.glen, we want to be a brand that brings something good to the community and to society through the work we do, and we take part in a range of support activities. This time we made a product donation in California, where our head office is based. The recipient was…

There are some flavors we can only truly savor when the season is right. For summer, that means fresh sweet onions: juicy, mild, and at their best served raw. This simple tapas-style recipe pairs them with savory prosciutto and a bright white wine vinegar dressing for an elegant small plate that feels just right for…

Summer is in full swing. Between morning sweat, strong UV exposure, and the drying effects of air conditioning, the season can place more stress on both skin and body than we realize. That is exactly why summer is the perfect time to embrace a mindset that has taken root in California: living a little lighter.…

Anime Expo 2026 recently brought fans from around the world to Los Angeles for one of North America’s largest celebrations of anime, manga, and gaming. Across the convention floor, elaborate cosplay looks brought favorite characters and stories vividly to life. Makeup is an essential part of cosplay culture, helping fans transform into the characters they…

Bright skies. A breeze. Torrance in early summer. If you don’t know Torrance, it’s one of the most Japanese corners of Southern California. And on this particular weekend, it felt like Japan, too. This was the Bridge USA Summer Festival — its 30th year. A real natsu matsuri, right here in the South Bay. But…

In recent years, “pickleball” has been spreading rapidly across the United States, beloved for its accessibility and fun. It is now said to be rivaling tennis in popularity, drawing people together regardless of age or athletic background as a “social sport” that naturally connects people. Among women around their 40s in particular, it is gaining…

Let’s be honest: our bathroom cabinets are getting crowded. We’ve all seen those vanities cluttered with “dry skin” serums and “oily T-zone” gels, a telltale sign of the “over-complication” trend. Among all those bottles, Vitamin C is the one powerhouse that truly earns its spot. Vitamin C is the gold standard for a reason, even…

How Women Keep “Mannequin Skin” in One of the Harshest Skin Environments Held in Long Beach, Southern California, Anime Los Angeles is a celebration of anime, gaming, cosplay, and Japanese pop culture. It draws fans from every generation and background, all united by what they love. But this time, we weren’t just there for the…