Healthy Skin 101: The Ultimate Guide

Smart Skin

Is your skin-care routine working for you? Learn about the signs you should switch things up, how to fight environmental damage, and which types of products may help address your skin concerns.

What Is Collagen Water, and Is It Good for You?

What Is Collagen Water, and Is It Good for You?

Collagen water is basically water with collagen powder mixed in. It’s also called liquid collagen. Find out whether...

By Lacey MuinosSeptember 21, 2022

10 Rules for Washing Your Face: Dermatologist Dos and Don’ts

10 Rules for Washing Your Face: Dermatologist Dos and Don’ts

Yes, there’s a right way to wash your face. Get glowing skin and avoid common face-washing mistakes with these...

By Jennifer WorickJuly 22, 2022

What Are 'Natural' Skin-Care Products, and Are They Actually Better for You?

What Are 'Natural' Skin-Care Products, and Are They Actually Better for You?

Many beauty brands have hopped on the 'natural' skin-care bandwagon, and consumers are following suit. But what...

By Jessica MigalaJuly 11, 2022

Hyaluronic Acid: Definition, Benefits, and the Best Serums

Hyaluronic Acid: Definition, Benefits, and the Best Serums

Hyaluronic acid naturally occurs in the body, but age and environmental factors can stunt production. The result...

By Moira LawlerNovember 18, 2021

The Difference Between Chemical and Mineral Sunscreen

The Difference Between Chemical and Mineral Sunscreen

Wearing some type of sunscreen is crucial for keeping your skin cancer free and youthful. But for certain skins...

By Lauren BedoskyJuly 21, 2021

Self-Care

Exercise, sleep, and stress management can make or break your skin health and appearance. Steal these wellness secrets that’ll revitalize how you look — and feel.

6 Must-Dos for Protecting Your Skin Before and After Working Out

6 Must-Dos for Protecting Your Skin Before and After Working Out

Exercise can help improve the health and appearance of your skin. Give it the love it needs to stay healthy by...

By Jessica MigalaMay 06, 2023

5 Reasons Why a Skin-Care Routine Is Good for Your Mental Health

5 Reasons Why a Skin-Care Routine Is Good for Your Mental Health

You know that your daily cleansing, toning, and moisturizing routine helps your skin look its best. But did you...

By Jessica MigalaMarch 21, 2023

7 Dermatologist-Approved Ways to Treat Yourself

7 Dermatologist-Approved Ways to Treat Yourself

From collagen-boosting serums to specialty in-office procedures, here’s how the experts practice skin-care as ...

By Meghan GunnNovember 17, 2022

5 Skin-Care Mistakes You May Be Making at Night

5 Skin-Care Mistakes You May Be Making at Night

Forgetting to wash your face, not using a retinoid, and opting for the wrong retinoid are common missteps. Find...

By Jessica MigalaOctober 14, 2022

7 Mindfulness Habits for Clearer, Healthier Skin

7 Mindfulness Habits for Clearer, Healthier Skin

A mindfulness practice can help manage inflammatory skin conditions like eczema or atopic dermatitis, psoriasis...

By Jessica MigalaJuly 08, 2021

Feed Your Skin

You’ve heard the phrase ‘you are what you eat.’ And it’s true: The quality and content of what’s at the end of your fork can show up on your face. Here’s how to fill your plate to get your best complexion yet.

Can Sipping Bone Broth Make You Look Younger?

Can Sipping Bone Broth Make You Look Younger?

Bone broth is touted as a miracle worker, with some claiming it treats joint pain and is a quick fix for smoothing...

By Moira LawlerMay 14, 2019

6 Tips to Eat and Drink Your Way to Healthier Skin

6 Tips to Eat and Drink Your Way to Healthier Skin

Following these six steps can help you avoid wrinkles, dullness, and flakiness. Here, we outline the scientific...

By Anna BrooksApril 22, 2019

Should You Add Apple Cider Vinegar to Your Skin-Care Routine?

Should You Add Apple Cider Vinegar to Your Skin-Care Routine?

Research on apple cider vinegar skin benefits is limited, but dermatologists say certain components of ACV may...

By Nicole KwanFebruary 27, 2019

Ketogenic Diet and Skin: How Can Keto Affect Your Complexion?

Ketogenic Diet and Skin: How Can Keto Affect Your Complexion?

Some say the ketogenic diet cleared their acne, while others claim they got itchy, red skin, known as “keto rash...

By Katie RobinsonAugust 13, 2018

Seasonal Skin Guide

Whether you’re battling winter dryness or looking to fend off sun damage in the summer, we’ve got you covered with these tips and tricks.

6 Steps for Choosing a Clean and Safe Sunscreen

6 Steps for Choosing a Clean and Safe Sunscreen

There’s a growing fear of toxic sunscreen, and an EWG report may fuel concerns. But broad-spectrum, water-resistant...

By Tiarra MukherjeeApril 17, 2023

7 Sunscreen Mistakes That Hurt Your Skin

7 Sunscreen Mistakes That Hurt Your Skin

Even the best sunscreen won't protect you well if you don't apply it right. And those missteps can leave you more...

By Moira LawlerApril 14, 2023

How to Tweak Your Skin-Care Routine for Fall, Depending on Your Skin Type

How to Tweak Your Skin-Care Routine for Fall, Depending on Your Skin Type

Your wardrobe isn’t the only thing to change come autumn. Fall is the perfect time to reset your skin-care routine...

By Jessica MigalaSeptember 22, 2022

Sunscreen Glossary: Decoding Every SPF Term You Need to Know

Sunscreen Glossary: Decoding Every SPF Term You Need to Know

From defining UVA vs. UVB to water-resistant vs. waterproof, this sunscreen vocabulary list will help you to choose...

By Tiarra MukherjeeMay 26, 2022

How to Tweak Your Skin-Care Routine for Summer, Depending on Your Skin Type

How to Tweak Your Skin-Care Routine for Summer, Depending on Your Skin Type

Warm weather can provide needed moisture to quench dry skin, but the heat can also enhance hyperpigmentation. ...

By Jessica MigalaJuly 21, 2020

Derm 101

Get dermatologists’ takes on the hottest skin-care trends, intel on how popular cosmetic procedures work, and their tips on managing skin conditions.

The New Guide to Botulinum Toxin (Botox): Which Type Is Best for You?

The New Guide to Botulinum Toxin (Botox): Which Type Is Best for You?

Botox and other injectable wrinkle reducers paralyze facial muscles, which reduces fine lines and wrinkles. But...

By Jessica MigalaJuly 20, 2022

What Is a HydraFacial? How It Works, Benefits, Risks, and Where to Get One

What Is a HydraFacial? How It Works, Benefits, Risks, and Where to Get One

Proponents say the HydraFacial cleanses, exfoliates, brightens, and firms skin. But does it work?

By Jessica MigalaJanuary 13, 2022

What to Know About CBD Skin-Care Products

What to Know About CBD Skin-Care Products

Research on this trendy skin-care ingredient is limited, but early findings suggest that CBD may play a role in...

By Jessica MigalaAugust 06, 2021

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Dermatology Appointment During COVID-19

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Dermatology Appointment During COVID-19

Using telemedicine to meet with your dermatologist can be helpful for routine management of skin conditions such...

By Rachel Jacoby ZoldanApril 27, 2020

What to Know Before Undergoing Laser Resurfacing for Better Skin

What to Know Before Undergoing Laser Resurfacing for Better Skin

Laser resurfacing procedures can improve wrinkled, discolored, or otherwise dull skin. But which healthcare practitioner...

By Tiarra MukherjeeOctober 16, 2019

Beauty Toolbox

Find inspiration for healthy skin-care products, tools, and more.

10 Cutting-Edge Skin-Care Devices You Can Use at Home

10 Cutting-Edge Skin-Care Devices You Can Use at Home

While you won’t want to ditch your dermatologist, experts say these home skin-care devices may be worth considering...

By Tiarra MukherjeeOctober 26, 2022

Do LED Light Masks Really Work?

Do LED Light Masks Really Work?

For most people, LED masks are safe, but you’ll want to talk to a dermatologist first if you have an existing ...

By Jessica MigalaNovember 19, 2021

Which Serum Is Right for Your Skin Concern?

Which Serum Is Right for Your Skin Concern?

If you don’t have a serum in your arsenal, here’s how one can help lessen lines, banish breakouts, and erase dark...

By Jessica MigalaMay 15, 2020

Pimple Patches: What They Are, How They Work, and the Best Brands

Pimple Patches: What They Are, How They Work, and the Best Brands

Spot, be gone! Pimple patches suck out bacteria that causes acne breakouts and speed wound healing, thanks to ...

By Jessica MigalaNovember 04, 2019

What Are Jade Rollers and Do They Work?

What Are Jade Rollers and Do They Work?

Are jade rollers legit? They're made of jade, rose quartz, or amethyst, and are used to boost brightness and smooth...

By Jessica MigalaOctober 09, 2019