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
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
Keeping up a solid morning skin care routine is a key to achieving healthy skin. And of course, your skin’s needs change as you age, requiring different products and routines. How you treat your skin in the morning affects you throughout the day, protecting against pollution and harmful UV rays. (Your nighttime routine, on the … Read more
If the eyes are the window to the soul, our under eyes are an indication of last night’s 12-hour Friends rerun marathon. That’s when the best eye serum comes in handy. We’ve all woken up to less-than-stellar-looking under eyes — whether it be self-induced puffiness caused by pulling an all-nighter or dark circles thanks to genetics … Read more
TikTok influencers love to claim they’ve found an at-home skin care treatment that’s better than Botox in terms of erasing lines and wrinkles. It’s tempting to buy into these “miracle” treatments because Botox is expensive and invasive. Plus, it’s an attractive option for anyone who doesn’t want to inject a neurotoxin into their face. Some … Read more
“As we hit our 30s, hyaluronic acid, our skin’s natural water absorber and plumper, begins to decline,” Dr. Gohara explains, which is why applying the ingredient topically and making up for lost hydration is of the essence. In fact, many of the best eye creams for wrinkles are packed with HA and other powerful ingredients … Read more
In the opening scene of the 1981 film “Mommie Dearest,” the main character, based on Hollywood legend Joan Crawford, goes through an extensive skin care routine. In the last step of the iconic scene, she buries her face in a bowlful of ice. Crawford, who was at the height of her fame in the 1930s … Read more
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for men aren’t always so obvious, especially since it can feel like V-Day gifts are catered more to the girlies than the guys. You know what you want, but what does he want? Of course, a good rule to follow is to gift something he wouldn’t indulge in on his … Read more
“I am looking for skin-care product advice,” I wrote to ChatGPT at the end of November. “I have dry, rosacea-prone skin and a good amount of hyperpigmentation. I’m looking for a full skin-care overhaul. Please provide me with recommendations.” After a few entries where I altered my prompts, adding that I liked “clean” products and … Read more
As a teen in the mid-2000s, the Proactiv commercials playing repeatedly on MTV were the beginning and end of my skin care education. Amongst us teens at the time, acne was our main, and perhaps, only concern— and we were willing to sacrifice as many towels and pillowcases to the bleaching power of the benzoyl … Read more
