Medical Review By: Heather Brew You may love the relaxing vibes of summer, but it can be a stressful time of year for your skin. Sunburn and sun damage are threats, of course. Hotter temperatures and high humidity are also hard on the skin, making it more prone to acne, dryness, and certain types
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What Is a Facial?
Medical Review By: Alyse Penninger, LMA If you’ve never gotten a facial, you may be missing out. But what exactly is a facial? A facial is a deep cleansing treatment that sloughs away dead skin cells and removes debris from deep in your pores. The techniques and products used vary depending on the type of
[Read More]The Right Order for Applying Skin Care Products
Medical Review By: Candace Marin, APRN You’ve probably put a lot of effort into figuring out the products your skin needs to be healthy. But if you’re using more than two skin care products, you may find yourself stumped about which one(s) to apply first. Knowing the correct answer matters more than you might
[Read More]Wrinkle Cream vs. Botox: Which Wrinkle Treatment Is Right for You?
Medical Review By: Denise Guevara, DO To treat wrinkles, should you slather on the wrinkle cream or book a Botox appointment? Understanding which types of wrinkles each one treats can help you make the right decision. For example, an over-the-counter or prescription-strength retinol or retinoid cream is noninvasive and cheaper than Botox. (Retinols are
[Read More]How to Prevent Wrinkles While You Still Can
Medical Review By: Denise Guevara, DO If your face is still as smooth as a baby’s bottom, you probably aren’t thinking about wrinkles. Unfortunately, everyone gets them eventually, partly because as the body ages, it produces less collagen and elastin, proteins that keep the skin firm and elastic. But if you act now, you
[Read More]How to Embrace Skinimalism, the ‘Less Is More’ Beauty Trend
Medical Review By: Heather Brew, PA-C Sometimes less is more. Maybe we don’t need to hide our skin under makeup or follow a complicated skin care regimen involving a dozen different products. That’s the thinking behind skinimalism, a minimalist approach to skin care and makeup. What exactly is skinimalism? “I think it’s about going
[Read More]Lotion vs. Cream vs. Ointment: Which to Use When
Medical Review By Jennifer Rivera, APRN Creams, lotions, ointments — they’re all more or less the same, right? Wrong. If you use one moisturizing product for everything, you could be missing out on more effective treatment, whether you’re battling dry skin, oily skin, cracked heels, chapped lips, psoriasis, or other skin challenges. To know
[Read More]9 Spring Skin Care Tips for a Post-Winter Glow
If spring has sprung, that means a break from the cold, dry winter air that may have turned your skin dull and rough. It’s the perfect time to undo the effects of the previous season and prep your face for warmer days ahead. With a few simple steps, you can smooth and hydrate your skin
[Read More]Vitamin C Serum Benefits: Yes, They’re Real
Medical Review By: Gioconda “Gio” Boaz, PA-C Vitamin C serum has become one of the most popular skincare products for the face, and for good reason. Who wouldn’t want a serum that can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, fade dark spots, prevent and treat sun damage and give skin a healthy
[Read More]How to Get Rid of Chapped Lips
If you ski or spend time in the snow or the sun, you’ve probably experienced chapped lips, which doctors refer to as cheilitis. They can be as uncomfortable as they are unsightly. In the case of severely chapped lips, cracks and sores may develop, and the lips may even bleed. In most cases, a few
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