Category: skin-beauty

Just a quick internet search on “dark circles eye treatment” will net you nearly 21 million results, and page after page of products and tips, from tea bags and special pillows to jade rollers and vitamin-infused serums. Before taking a look at what might work — and what will definitely make the issue worse —… Continue reading How to Get Rid of Dark Under-Eye Circles and Puffiness

Calamine lotion is having a glow-up. Yes, that humble pink lotion that was once dabbed onto your chickenpox, mosquito bites, or burned skin after too many hours in the sun — ah, fond childhood memories. Now, it’s trending as the ultimate pre-makeup primer, acne scar treatment, and SPF product, all in one. On TikTok, fans… Continue reading Don’t Use Calamine Lotion as a Makeup Primer, Dermatologists Warn

Your skin is a window into your age, and wrinkles are one of the most telltale signs. It’s entirely normal for the lines on your face to increase as you add more birthday candles to the cake. “Wrinkles are the end result of collagen and elastin fiber breakdown,” says facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Patrick… Continue reading Botox, Daxxify, and More: Which Wrinkle Reducer Is Best?

You might see someone stirring it into their coffee. Or sipping on a brownish liquid midday (and nope, it isn’t coffee). Or taking capsules along with other morning vitamins. It’s collagen — and it’s one of the buzziest ingredients in skin care. “Collagen is an abundant protein occurring naturally in the body, and can be… Continue reading Which Collagen Sources Should You Try? Powders, Capsules, Food and More

When the schedule’s packed and a latte feels like a splurge, a facial probably falls off the to-do list. But it’s a crucial anti-aging tool, dermatologists say. Read on to find the right one for your skin needs. Plus, are you skin-care savvy? Take our quiz and find out…Even if you don’t usually treat yourself… Continue reading What’s the Best Facial for your age?

Hereditary hair loss is extremely common — it affects about 80 million people in the United States alone — but that doesn’t make it any less distressing. Many men and women battling sudden balding or thinning hair turn to doctors for help. Historically, doctors have been able to stall or reverse hair loss by prescribing… Continue reading What Is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) for Hair Loss?

If you start your microneedling research with an Instagram or Google image search, you’ll probably be scared off. The photos are alarming — that’s because the procedure involves puncturing the skin with tiny needles that draw blood. Sticking a bunch of needles into your face may not sound like a good idea, but the process… Continue reading Microneedling: Benefits, Side Effects, Costs, Results, DIY Info, and More

You know that exercise keeps you looking and feeling your best. But can extending workouts to your face have similar effects? Possibly. That’s the idea behind face yoga, a growing trend that claims to deliver skin-lifting effects without surgery, needles, or even expensive skin-care products. While many people have been shelving their usual facials and… Continue reading What Is Face Yoga and Does It Work?

Everybody sweats. In fact, as you read this article, you’re likely sweating — possibly so little that you don’t notice it, and possibly more than that. Sweating is a normal, essential bodily function. Its main purpose is to cool your body off when it’s in danger of overheating. But like nearly every other bodily function,… Continue reading Sweat: What’s Considered Normal?

Everyone wants smooth, bright, and youthful-looking skin. Instead of spending a fortune on oils, creams, essences, and serums in a multistep skin-care routine, you may be able to achieve a natural glow with a facial that some say is rising in popularity. Proponents of the trendy treatment, called the HydraFacial, bill it as a way… Continue reading What Is a HydraFacial? How It Works, Benefits & Risks