Even if you still worry about the occasional breakout, it might be time to start thinking about wrinkles, too. Since signs of aging (like dark spots, fine lines, and loss of firmness) can appear as early as your 20s, we believe that it’s never too soon to start incorporating anti-aging products into your skincare routine. …
Category: Skin Care
How to Apply Retinol the *Right* Way
When it comes to preventing or minimizing fine lines and wrinkles or clearing up your complexion, few skincare products are more lauded than retinol. The irony? While this product is a mainstay at drug stores, cosmetic counters, and dermatology practices, it’s commonly misused. First things first: what is retinol? Retinol—alongside other retinoids, such as retinoic …
Our Top Tips for Healthy Winter Skin
We hate to play favorites with seasons, but winter isn’t at the top of our preferred list – as far as our skin goes, at least. Sure, we appreciate winter’s cozy aesthetic, but the colder months are also when our skin is most out of whack. The forced indoor heat, lack of sunlight, dry air, …
Your Best Bets for Acne-proof Skin
There’s nothing worse than feeling a breakout coming on. As soon as that small spot on your chin feels sore, you are considering staying home from school, turning down a date, or trying one more restrictive diet because of your acne. It’s even more disappointing to dream about clear skin in your 20s, only to …
Three Ways You Can Even Out Your Skin Tone
When you were in your teens, a good skin day meant being blemish-free. In your twenties, it meant waking up without bags under your eyes. While we’ve all dreamt about waking up on our thirtieth birthday with a flawless complexion, the list of skin concerns we end up battling in life is a long one. …
Dermaplaning 101
If you’re active on Instagram, you might have seen a lot of celebrities and beauty editors giving the treatment a go. But what exactly is Dermaplaning? Dermaplaning safely removes the buildup of dead skin and microscopic hairs that can make your complexion appear dull and flaky. This form of exfoliation is a great choice for …
New Year’s Skin Care Resolutions to Ring in 2019
How active are you in your personal skin care? Our culture has shifted to be very health conscious, which is great. We wear devices that track our heart rates and steps. We try trendy diets and join niche exercise classes. But proper skin care might not always be at the top of our lists. Fortunately …
How to Transition Your Skin from Summer to Fall
You may soon be realizing that temperatures are slowly dropping and the air is getting crisper. Well, that’s because summer 2018 is slowly coming to an end. As fall is approaching, we are sure that you will be starting to adjust your skincare routine. Did you know that many of us still make mistakes when …
5 Reasons Every Person Needs a Skin Doctor
You’re probably already familiar with the struggle of finding the time in your busy schedule for annual checkups or doctor appointments, but fewer people remember to schedule regular checkups with a dermatologist. Dermatologists are skin doctors who specialize in evaluating, diagnosing and treating people with skin disorders and concerns. Common dermatological treatments include topical ointments and …