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Candy or skin care? We asked dermatologists about this familiarly – Today

Finally, a way for sweets to bring you something other than cavities. When you hear licorice, long strands of twisted gelatinous candy are the first thing that probably come to mind. But what if I told you that this polarizing confection is more than just a way to satisfy your sweet tooth? Read More

The 17 Best Men’s Moisturizers With SPF To Protect Your Skin This Winter – Men’sHealth

Protect your face in 15 seconds—or less. If you want to have healthy skin, you absolutely must do two things: moisturize it and protect it with sunscreen. But we understand—some days (all days?) you don’t want to spend a long time in the bathroom putting on product after product. Who has the time? Thankfully, you […]

The Best Face Toners for Glowing Skin – Town&Country

How to pick a toner for your needs, plus the best picks for exfoliation, hydration, and soothing irritation. If you’re into taking care of your skin, chances are at some point or another you’ve asked yourself a few questions, chief among them: what is a toner and why would I need to add it to […]

Oak-mite bites: Cicadas may have left D.C. region an itchy gift – The Washington Post

The incessant, shrieking sounds of cicadas may no longer be afflicting the Washington region, but experts say the insects may be bringing a new nuisance — oak leaf itch mites. And they bite. “We wake up at night just scratching,” said Cynthia Palmer of Arlington, speaking for herself and her 16-year-old daughter. Palmer said she […]

4 Dermatologists Share Tips for Preventing Skin Cancer – Verywell Health

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. And the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is using it as an opportunity to encourage people to practice safe sun. While most people protect their skin in the summer, dermatologists want everybody to know their risk factors and take proactive measures year-round. Read More

How to Prevent and Treat Dry, Chapped Lips – AAD News

Tips from board-certified dermatologists For many people, winter skin probably conjures up images of dry, cracked hands, flaky skin, and windburn. However, the lips can be affected too. And while it may seem that dry, cracked lips are something you have to live with until spring, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say it’s […]

Left your makeup untouched for ages? – The Washington Post

As coronavirus infections continue to decrease and mask requirements lift across much of the United States, many Americans are again preparing to reenter public life, in both the social and the work spheres. Bars and restaurants are filling up, travel bookings have increased, and in what pundits have dubbed the “Great Return,” employers including the […]

Eye cream is an anti-aging skin-care staple – The Washington Post

Eye creams have earned a skeptical side-eye from skin-care professionals in the beauty world, who have argued the popular anti-aging staple is actually a glorified moisturizer. This skepticism is echoed by beauty enthusiasts on Reddit, a social media platform with moderated topic-specific discussions that’s become an important space for beauty dialogue. Read More

What Is Glycolic Acid? How the Chemical Exfoliant Transforms Skin – Prevention

The anti-aging ingredient combats pigmentation, uneven texture, acne, and wrinkles. Some anti-agers get all the attention: retinol, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid, to name a few. But glycolic acid also belongs in the ranks of ingredients that keep your skin looking bright, plump, and smooth. Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), a class […]

I Finally Found a Retinol Cream That Doesn’t Make My Face Hate Me – the Strategist

One of the best perks of my time working as beauty writer was getting to interview top celebrity dermatologists and sneaking in a question of what I should be using on my regular-person-in-her-30s skin. With all of the night creams, wrinkle creams, eye creams, and under-eye creams, every single dermatologist told me to stick to […]