Category: smart-skin

As interest in so-called clean beauty continues to rise, bakuchiol has become one of the “it” ingredients in this category because of its purported ability to promote healthy skin aging. Makers of bakuchiol say it’s a natural, plant-derived alternative to a retinoid or retinol, which is a vitamin A–based chemical that helps improve the turnover… Continue reading Bakuchiol 101: Skin-Care Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, and More

In your quest to brighten skin, lighten dark spots, or reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, you’re likely curious about your options. One star ingredient that should be on your radar? Arbutin, a topical ingredient famed for its ability to leave your skin aglow. Arbutin is a derivative of hydroquinone (a topical skin lightener), says Heidi… Continue reading Arbutin 101: Skin-Care Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, and More

You might be prepared for some symptoms as you go through menopause — like hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, weight gain, and irritability — but your skin will also undergo changes. That’s because your dermis, or the thickest layer of your skin, is sensitive to the shifts in hormones that accompany menopause. The average age… Continue reading How to Care for Your Skin Around Menopause

Acne comes in many shapes, sizes, and colors — and sometimes, the skin condition doesn’t look like an obvious blemish at all. Take blackheads, those pesky dark-colored gunk-filled spots. If you’ve ever tried squeezing one, you’ve probably found yourself facing down an angry bump instead, and immediately regretted it. So what is the best way… Continue reading The Best and Worst Ways to Get Rid of Blackheads

The clean beauty trend is still on the rise, as recent research shows: Around a quarter of U.S. adults are now leaning in to the idea that their skin-care products should be natural (though there’s still some debate about what that means). If you’re one of them, and are looking for a tried-and-true, plant-based, acne-fighting… Continue reading What Is Tea Tree Oil? Benefits, Uses, Side Effects, and More

If you’re a skin-care junkie intent on preserving as much youthfulness as possible, you’ve no doubt come across retinol. The ingredient is often credited with being the most effective at battling wrinkles, plus other skin imperfections like acne. “If you’re going to use one thing, it should be some form of retinoid,” says Nazanin Saedi,… Continue reading New to Retinol? A Complete Guide on the Skin-Care Ingredient

Count skin care among the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has rocked our world. Namely, in times like these, you may be turning to home solutions to treat cosmetic concerns that can’t be treated via telemedicine. Even if your dermatologist’s office has reopened, you may still want to go the DIY route. “Many people are very busy… Continue reading Home Substitutes for Popular Dermatology Treatments

When you’re away from home, it’s easy for your skin-care routine to go out the window. But traveling is one of the times when your skin needs attention the most. “Traveling can wreak havoc on the skin,” says Deanne Mraz Robinson, MD, the president and a cofounder of Modern Dermatology in Westport, Connecticut, and an… Continue reading 7 Ways Dermatologists Keep Their Skin Healthy During Travel

Something may be hiding in your moisturizers that you haven’t given a second thought to: alcohol. Alcohol comes in many forms — some that have the potential to dry out skin and leave it more prone to irritation, and some that can actually help moisturize. Lately, though, there is controversy surrounding just how much you… Continue reading Alcohol in Skin Care: Is It Ever Okay? | Everyday Health