Retinol is also a go-to ingredient in nighttime skin moisturizers since it can help boost skin cell turnover, promote collagen production, and increase elasticity. (That said, just follow it up with a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 during the day, since retinoids can contribute to sun sensitivity.) Dr. Green also notes alpha and beta … Read more
As skin-care lovers, our favorite part of the day is removing every trace of makeup with an indulgent double-cleanse and capping things off with the best night cream we can get our hands on. Our Top Picks: Just as people debate the necessity of eye cream, not everyone’s convinced that you should invest in an … Read more
But finding the right sunscreen for your skin tone and type can be tricky. Like any other skin-care product, personal preferences run the gamut. Those with sensitive skin may prefer mineral or physical sunscreens, which are always formulated with zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide and “reflect ultraviolet rays off of them before the rays penetrate … Read more
Dandruff is incredibly common but, fortunately, easy to address. To tackle flaking on your scalp, the best dandruff shampoo deploys dedicated ingredients and provides some much-needed relief. Our Top Picks: Though dandruff is commonly mistaken for a dry scalp, the two conditions are quite different. “Dandruff is the result of increased oil production and yeast … Read more
In rare cases, a nail ridge can have an underlying cause and be a sign of a larger health issue. “Other less likely causes of vertical ridges are anemia or arthritis, but in those cases [there are usually] other systemic or accompanying nail signs, like nail bed discoloration,” Dr. Gohara says. “Horizontal ridges, or Beau’s … Read more
And yes, you can also just simply apply retinol after you’ve moisturized, without using the sandwich technique, if you find that works just fine for you. “You can use moisturizer before or afterward to counteract some of the side effects [of retinol],” confirms Dr. Shah. But no matter how you apply retinol in your skin-care … Read more
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
