So Your Tween Wants to Use Beauty Products — Here’s Where to Start

But, cautions Laura Scott, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in San Diego with four young daughters, resist the knee-jerk reaction to immediately say no and instead try and start a dialogue with your child as they begin these first steps towards becoming more autonomous with their beauty routine. “That’s oftentimes where we struggle, when immediately … Read more

How to Build a Skin-Care Routine for Your Tween

The result, over those five stages of puberty, can be varying degrees of acne breakouts. And while historically those breakouts were not emerging until kids were in their early teens, dermatologists are noticing younger patients coming to them with instances of acne. Laura Scott, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in San Diego, says she gets … Read more

Skinvive Is the First Filler of Its Kind Available In the U.S.

Dr. Castilla reiterates that anyone who wants to target volume loss might not be satisfied with the results they might get from Skinvive. “However, volume loss and changes in skin quality are both signs of aging and often go hand-in-hand,” she says. “These patients would likely achieve better final results from combining a filler to target … Read more

Health Issues That Your Doctor Can Spot By Looking At Your Skin

Ever wondered what a dermatologist can determine about your health just by looking at your skin? Symptoms like changes in skin texture or discoloration can sometimes be connected with more serious health concerns. “A person’s skin texture is a telltale sign of good or bad skin health,” which can also send signals about your overall … Read more

‘Botox in a bottle’ praised by 57 year old shopper who says ‘lines are less prominent’

As the skin ages, the loss of elasticity, plumpness and firmness are common. Some women are turning to botox or plastic surgery to add a youthful look to their skin, but these options are expensive and time-consuming to maintain. While there’s no magic solution for guaranteed younger-looking skin, looking after your skin with a comprehensive … Read more

My Perioral Dermatitis Looked Like Dry Skin Around My Mouth

During a particularly stressful time, I had a flare-up of perioral dermatitis (PD), a scaly red rash, to the right of my mouth. It’s something I had never even heard of, and definitely was not the run-of-the-mill dry skin that I assumed it to be when it first cropped up. It turns out that perioral … Read more

Why You Shouldn’t Slug Your Skin If You Have Perioral Dermatitis

Ah, slugging season is here. As the weather gets colder and drier and our skin needs serious hydration, skin slugging has become the go-to method to relieve dry skin during the fall and winter months. Skin slugging is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of an occlusive product, such as a petroleum-based healing … Read more

The Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Ice Gives You Fuller-Looking Lips Without Any Spiciness

Senior editor Jesa Marie Calaor holding the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Ice Cooling Lip Luminizer. Lip glosses have come and gone from the slip pocket inside my purse. It’s precious, easy-to-access real estate — holding the beauty products I never leave the house without. (That, and the occasional neatly folded receipt.) That’s where I permanently … Read more

The 5 Best Skin Care Resolutions You Can Make, According To Dermatologists

  Achieving healthy, glowing skin doesn’t happen overnight. The new year is a great time to revamp your skin care routine and commit to habits that will help you achieve healthier skin, but where’s the best place to begin? We asked four board-certified dermatologists to share some approachable skin care resolutions, as well as their … Read more