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Halloween Makeup Tips: Experts Flag Skin and Eye Risks
A Baylor College of Medicine advisory puts skin irritation at the center of Halloween preparation. Halloween makeup tips from medical experts focus on face paint, costume fabrics, eye products and removal. The guidance explains when women may need to test cosmetics early or avoid potentially irritating materials. Key Takeaways Baylor College of Medicine published new Halloween skin-safety guidance on October 26, 2026, addressing costume fabrics, masks and face paint. The FDA recommends testing unfamiliar Halloween makeup at least 24 to 48 hours before use. Johns Hopkins Medicine cautions that glitter and false eyelashes may cause eye irritation or injury. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends testing new skincare products for seven to 10 days when possible. Cosmetic labels, proper removal and attention to existing skin conditions are important considerations when preparing Halloween makeup. Halloween costume makeup may create more than a temporary change in appearance, according to guidance Baylor College of Medicine published on October 26, 2026. Dermatology physician assistant Hannah Felton warned that certain face paints, masks and costume materials may aggravate existing skin conditions or cause irritation, particularly when worn for an extended period. The concern is not limited to dramatic makeup. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Monique Rodriguez Commits $2 Million to Maternal Health
Entrepreneur Monique Rodriguez has committed $2 million to birthFUND, a maternal-health organization founded by Elaine Welteroth. The multiyear commitment will support expanded access to midwifery-led care and establish a scholarship program designed to help train future midwives, connecting Rodriguez’s business leadership with maternal-health initiatives. Key Takeaways Monique Rodriguez committed $2 million to birthFUND through a multiyear pledge. The funding will support access to midwifery-led prenatal, birth and postpartum care. A portion of the commitment will establish the Milan Rodriguez Midwifery Scholarship Program. The scholarship initiative is being developed with the Black Midwifery Collective. Rodriguez is the founder of Mielle Organics and previously worked as a labor-and-delivery nurse. Monique Rodriguez Commits $2 Million to birthFUND Monique Rodriguez’s maternal health commitment will provide $2 million to birthFUND, an organization founded by journalist Elaine Welteroth. The multiyear pledge is directed toward maternal healthcare access and the development of the midwifery workforce. The funding will support midwifery-led prenatal, birth and postpartum care. It will also support an education initiative focused on future midwives, giving the commitment both a healthcare access component and a workforce-development component. Rodriguez is the founder of Mielle Organics and previously worked as a labor-and-delivery nurse. Her professional background connects her
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Women Leaders Share Time Management Strategies
Members of the Bizwomen Leadership Council have shared strategies for managing competing demands while preserving access to colleagues and employees. The discussion focuses on practical leadership boundaries, communication habits and protected work time, offering specific approaches for professionals handling increasingly fragmented schedules. Key Takeaways Members of the Bizwomen Leadership Council shared approaches to protecting leadership time while remaining accessible The discussion focuses on boundaries around meetings, decisions, communications and personal time Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index found Microsoft 365 users were interrupted every two minutes on average during an eight-hour workday Nearly half of employees surveyed by Microsoft said their work felt chaotic and fragmented The council members’ approaches focus on preserving focused work without cutting off access to colleagues and employees Women Leaders Address the Demands on Executive Time Members of the Bizwomen Leadership Council have shared practical approaches for protecting focused work time while remaining available to colleagues, employees and stakeholders. The September 28 discussion examines the time pressures created by meetings, decisions, communications and expanding executive responsibilities. The council’s discussion involves seven members who describe ways they maintain boundaries without becoming inaccessible. Their approaches address the need to decide which demands require direct attention while preserving relationships
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