Don’t Dismiss Dry Skin…It Could Be A Sign Of Another Problem
Dry skin can be a surprising indicator of other problems. Some people are born with dry skin, and skin becomes drier over time as its barrier layer breaks down with age and naturally loses its oils. To read more about how dry skin happens, check out Dry Skin: Causes Medically Explained Plus What You Can Do. […]
Stubborn Skin Problems? You May Need An Investigative Dermatologist
Your skin may need further investigation. Most dermatologists can handle the majority of skin concerns, and jumping from doctor to doctor isn’t the best idea. Usually, it takes a few visits for a doctor to get a full history and see how you’re responding to certain suggestions, procedures, or treatments. But some specific skin conditions […]
Sunscreen Isn’t Just For Summer (And Your Laptop Could Be Causing Your Dark Spots)
Sunscreen isn’t a summer thing. It’s as daily a must as brushing your teeth: both help you look great and prevent serious damage! You’re not out frolicking in the sun? It’s important to remember that sun damage is cumulative — every bit of exposure adds up. Your skin doesn’t “reset” when you’re back in the […]
Clear Your Acne, Rashes, Darkening & Dryness With…Toothpaste?
The strangest things could be causing your skin problems… Like a deeper dental cleaning…but far, far more pleasant. …like toothpaste! If you have chronically chapped, flaking, or darkened lips; or acne, rashes, or hyperpigmentations on the jawline, or around the mouth and chin, you may have peri-oral dermatitis. Common culprits include fluorides, flavors, dyes, preservatives […]
Choose Hypoallergenic Over Natural: 30-Day Healthy Skin Challenge
Some things in nature can hurt you. Natural ingredients could be causing or worsening your acne, sensitive skin, psoriasis, eczema, or hyperpigmentations. While natural is WONDERFUL — eating natural, less processed foods so important for your health and using skin care with more natural, less processed ingredients can also be good (chemicals used in processing […]
Fix Your Skin With…Laundry Soap?: 30-Day Healthy Skin Challenge
Don’t let laundry become even more of a pain. Yup, even your laundry can affect your skin. Common culprits in laundry detergent that can contribute to chronic rashes, itching, acne and even hyperpigmentation include fragrance and preservatives. If your skin problems just don’t seem to be getting better, even after a proper diagnosis, careful prevention […]
Treat Your Makeup Like Skincare
Whatever’s on your skin can harm it or help it. If you think makeup has nothing to do with your skin’s health, remember that makeup stays on longer than most skincare. This means that makeup formulations have much, much more time to help or harm your skin. Remember: no amount of makeup can totally hide unhealthy skin. We all need […]
Take A Walk On The Mild Side: Skin-Friendly Laundry!
If you’ve got sensitive, acne-prone or hyperpigmented skin, it’s amazing the amount of things that can work against you. Skin care and makeup, of course, but also some fabrics, clothing material, and…LAUNDRY DETERGENT!
Get The Right Diagnosis
An accurate diagnosis is gold. And it’s not as simple as it might seem. Dermatology has one of the broadest ranges of possible diagnoses in medicine. What looks like acne could be keratosis pilaris (a condition of dry skin). And there are different types of acne and acne-like conditions the may require different treatments — pityrosporum […]