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Jessica Ourisman

Jessica Ourisman is a freelance beauty and wellness editor who frequently writes about skincare and cosmetic dermatology for POPSUGAR, Harper's Bazaar, Allure, InStyle, The Zoe Report, Coveteur, WWD, and more. She has a Bachelor's degree from the University of San Diego and a Master's degree from Columbia University. She is passionate about covering the mind-body-beauty connection from a holistic vantage point and has a special soft spot for animal welfare. Jessica has formerly lived and worked in New York and Paris but is now based out of Los Angeles.

http://www.jessicagreyourisman.com

Latest Posts From Jessica

Sofia Richie Grainge Talks Body Care, Baby Bumps, and Sun Bathing

04/17/2024

Sofia Richie Grainge Talks Body Care, Baby Bumps, and Sun Bathing

When It-girl Sofia Richie Grainge talks (or rather, posts), the world tends to listen.

I Did Ketamine Therapy to Heal My Heartbreak — and It Worked

04/12/2024

I Did Ketamine Therapy to Heal My Heartbreak — and It Worked

Having been in long-term relationships since age 16, I have experienced my fair share of heartbreak.

Animal Testing Is (Still) the Beauty Industry's Ugliest Secret

04/05/2024

Animal Testing Is (Still) the Beauty Industry's Ugliest Secret

During an interview with a cosmetic chemist, I was shocked when they told me that "cruelty-free is just a marketing tactic; animal testing does not exist in the industry anymore."

The $1,500 Facial Treatment That Got Me Off Heat-Based Lasers

11/21/2023

The $1,500 Facial Treatment That Got Me Off Heat-Based Lasers

This has been a transformative year for me as a beauty editor, when my skin's changing needs have prompted a drastic shift in my dermatological trajectory.

I Got a "Baby Rhino," the Super-Subtle, Natural-Looking Nose Job

10/31/2023

I Got a "Baby Rhino," the Super-Subtle, Natural-Looking Nose Job

Statistics reveal rhinoplasties to be the most popular facial plastic surgery procedure, trending upward since 2020, according to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).

What Are Nanofat Procedures, and Why Is Everyone Talking About Them?

10/12/2023

What Are Nanofat Procedures, and Why Is Everyone Talking About Them?

"Nanofat, nanofat, nanofat" — this was silently running through my head as I watched an Instagram Reel by double-board-certified plastic surgeon Ben Talei, MD. He was explaining a patient's facial rejuvenation, and it was the first time I had heard of the regenerative aesthetic treatment.

Why This $225 Probiotic Serum Is Worth Every Penny

09/12/2023

Why This $225 Probiotic Serum Is Worth Every Penny

Last year, my skin reached rock bottom with the diagnosis of perioral dermatitis.

The Reclamation of the "Tramp Stamp" Tattoo

08/31/2023

The Reclamation of the "Tramp Stamp" Tattoo

Image Source: Inkredible Tattoos

I Got the S-Curve Haircut Celebrities Are Loving Right Now

06/22/2023

I Got the S-Curve Haircut Celebrities Are Loving Right Now

As celebrity hairstylist Gregory Russell once told me, there are spiritual properties to hair.

My Friends Are Freezing Their Eggs — I Froze My Stem Cells

06/20/2023

My Friends Are Freezing Their Eggs — I Froze My Stem Cells

While my friends are in the process of freezing their eggs to have kids down the line, I decided to freeze my stem cells in the name of better skin and hair in the future.

I Got "Trap Tox," the Viral TikTok Trend For a Longer Neck

05/23/2023

I Got "Trap Tox," the Viral TikTok Trend For a Longer Neck

There is no doubt that TikTok is changing the way we navigate beauty.

You Can Now Get Filler For Smoother Skin

05/21/2023

You Can Now Get Filler For Smoother Skin

Meet Skinvive, the new FDA-approved dermal filler in town.