Medical professionals and organizations like the American Academy of Dermatology frequently educate their patients on the ABCDEs of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer ― and for good reason. “Melanoma is the ‘deadly skin cancer,’ as this type of skin cancer can metastasize,” said Dr. Elaine Kung, a New York-based board-certified dermatologist. Once … Read more
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
Part of what makes the beauty industry so enticing is that it doesn’t come with a rule book. You can create whatever shape you want with eyeliner, pack on whatever eyeshadow color combination you feel drawn to and style your hair in a way that makes you feel good. But while makeup and hair is … Read more
But what about the part where we said exosomes could contain unwanted regenerative material, a terrifying prospect that would mean potentially taking a donor’s unhealthy cell signaling and instructing your own skin cells to follow it? Dr. Cohen explains that he is comfortable with Morphiya because its exosomes “are not human [derived]. They are from … Read more
One of the most stressful elements of wedding prep centers around the pressure to look your best for the big day, even if you typically have a simple beauty routine (or none at all). You might be considering beauty treatments that run the gamut from lash and brow treatments to facials or even Botox and … Read more
Our increased use of phones and other screen-based devices has caused concern about the harmful effects of “blue light” on our skin. Rumored to be as harmful as UVA or UVB lights, blue light has become aging’s new enemy, and over the past few years, skin care products have been developed to specifically protect against … Read more
Head-to-toe elixirs are especially essential in the summertime since oils can replenish any moisture lost due to heat and other causes “Being in chlorine pools, the beach, and the sun over the summer can leave our skin feeling dry and dull,” explains New York City board-certified dermatologist Marina Peredo, MD. According to New York City … Read more
Slathering on lip balm day after day to no avail? It turns out that not every lip product actually works to rehydrate lips, and the wrong product could even be making the problem worse. But by choosing a lip balm that contains good-for-skin ingredients (and none that aren’t), you can avoid chapped, peeling lips for … Read more
Editor Tip: The serum-in-oil formulation makes it especially nourishing, so you can forgo moisturizer if your skin isn’t dry. Key Ingredients: Bakuchiol, melatonin, vitamin C | Who It’s For: Those who can’t tolerate retinoids Best for Sensitive Skin: Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Serum Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Serum Why It’s Worth It: Those … Read more
They spend all day looking at skin that’s been mistreated, badly handled or just plain ignored. No wonder dermatologists wish you’d add just one more resolution to your 2024 list. We spoke to several, and they suggested actions you can take — or stop altogether — to support skin health all year long. The top … Read more
