Seasonal Skin Guide

Even the best sunscreen won't protect you well if you don't apply it right. And those missteps can leave you more prone to skin cancer, not to mention fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. Follow these expert-backed tips to be sure you're covered.

Your wardrobe isn’t the only thing to change come autumn. Fall is the perfect time to reset your skin-care routine, too. Here’s how dermatologists recommend each skin type tweak their regimen when the temperatures begin to dip.

From defining UVA vs. UVB to water-resistant vs. waterproof, this sunscreen vocabulary list will help you to choose high-quality sun protection products. We compiled this detailed list with the latest scientific research and input from dermatologists.

Warm weather can provide needed moisture to quench dry skin, but the heat can also enhance hyperpigmentation. You also may need to switch to a more lightweight moisturizer and cleanser. Here's what to know.

Springtime means less dry skin and, thus, an opportunity to begin or up your retinol game, ramp up exfoliation, and perhaps switch to a lightweight moisturizer. Here’s what else might change in your skin-care routine when the weather starts warming up.

Although genetics can contribute to dry skin, a parched dermis doesn’t have to be your fate. Follow these seven tips from dermatologists to soothe cracked, irritated skin during winter or any other time your skin needs a surge of hydration.

A new study supports prior findings from a past FDA pilot study. Six commonly used sunscreen chemicals, including oxybenzone and avobenzone, rapidly enter the bloodstream. But the risks of these ingredients are still unknown. Read on.

Come winter, you need to layer more than just your clothing. Dermatologists advise changing up your cleanser and moisturizer, and practicing caution if you’re starting a new retinoid regimen. Here’s how else winter can affect your skin-care routine.

Everyone wants a dewy, plump complexion, but keeping skin hydrated when temperatures drop can seem futile. Not so with these strategies. We pored over research and spoke to dermatologists to reveal the secrets for staying luminous, no matter the season.

Under the proposed rule, the government agency would label two commonly used ingredients as unsafe or ineffective, maximum SPF limits would be increased to SPF 60+, and labeling would be updated to show active ingredients. Learn more.

Cooler months can bring on dry, irritated, and cracked skin. It’s not just the weather: Hot showers and cranking the heat indoors can contribute. Learn more about the causes of dry winter skin and find seven moisturizers that dermatologists say can help.