We all have skin concerns—everything from acne, to aging skin, to hyperpigmentation. Here, find all the treatments you need to keep your skin happy and healthy including exfoliation, hydration, and anti-aging formulas.
Stocksy If you're looking to lift, tone, and tighten your skin without actually going under the knife, theres a solution for that: laser skin tightening. But what actually is it? Plain and simple, its a way to firm the skin using lasers by stimulating collagen and elastin growth through heat.1(FYI: Our skin produces less and less of these two proteins…
Stocksy While many of us are mostly concerned about keeping the skin on our faces bump-free, achieving the same silky-smooth results from the neck down may also be top of mind. Skin concerns such as keratosis pilaris (KP), body acne, and "strawberry legs" rank highly on the list, and thats because so many people experience pesky bumps all over their…
Acne and I go way back, specifically to picture day in the seventh grade. Id gotten a new sweater for the occasion (turtleneck, oatmeal-colored, ribbed, probably from Kohls) and spent extra time on my taupe shimmery eye shadow, but what stared back at me in the bathroom mirror that morning was my first pimple—a giant one right near the tip…
@dermaflash / Instagram Dermaplaning, or shaving your face, is all the rage on social media, but aside from zapping some unwanted peach fuzz, what does it really do? In order to get the scoop on this viral treatment and how to try it at home, we chatted with two dermatologists and an esthetician. Ahead, discover how to safely dermaplane at…
Stocksy We can all agree that getting acne is no fun, but its better to get it in some areas than others. For example, blemishes on the sides of your cheek or jawline are easier to keep out of sight, but when you develop acne right smack in the middle of your face, such as the area in between your…
When it comes to achieving the glowing, even complexion that dreams are made of, nothing is more of a buzzkill than unwanted dark spots, whether it’s a singular dark spot or all-over patches of discoloration.The technical term is hyperpigmentation and it can be caused by either sun exposure or trauma to the skin (from something like picking a pimple, for…
Stocksy As we age, we begin to see the physical manifestations of every smile, laugh, and emotion weve experienced up to that point. Fine lines and wrinkles around the under-eye area are usually the first to form, but theyre no reason to lose sleep at night. (Ironically, that would only deepen the creases.) "Under-eye skin is normally more delicate and…
Stocksy Hormonal acne, although it appears to crop up like clockwork, can also be sneaky, arising when you least expect it. While all types of acne can typically be treated with a regimented skincare routine, this type is driven by our bodies hormones and can be trickier to treat. Fluctuations in hormones typically happen around your menstrual cycle, during perimenopause,…
Stocksy Exfoliation is the first step to fixing dull or textured skin. but fancy scrubs or trips to the dermatologist for microdermabrasion can add up. Enter DIY face scrubs. Not only do these at-home recipes save you cash, they also save you a trip to the beauty supply. Made from just a few simple ingredients, like brown sugar, oil, and…
@dermaflash / Instagram If youve ever seen someone with a complexion so glowy it looks like they were made of glass, they likely have a handful of skincare tricks up their sleeves, including dermaplaning. Apart from having a solid skincare routine and a highlighter that can be spotted from Mars, this popular technique is often the key to a radiant…
Javier DÃez / Stocksy Close your eyes and imagine a skincare treatment that delivers glowy, baby-soft skin. It sounds like something out of a dream, but as skincare technology advances, a slew of innovations promise to deliver on just that—one being microdermabrasion. While this in-office treatment does involve some poking and prodding of the skin, its ultimately beloved by skincare…
Anastasiia Sapon / Stocksy When it comes to retinol alternatives, one particular ingredient has flown surprisingly under the radar. Perhaps its because it hasnt taken TikTok by storm yet, or because skincare brands have yet to steer away from their tried and true. But if youre looking for an ingredient with a similar impact on the skin (but with less…
Brat Co/Stocksy The standard skincare recommendations aside, theres certainly no shortage of out-of-the-box acne treatment ideas floating around the Internet. And it makes sense—acne is different for everyone, and it often takes some trial and error to find what works best for you. As is the case with most home remedies, some of these have more validity than others. For…
Stocksy Protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays is common practice in the summer, but surprisingly, it is just as important during the chilly winter months. Cloudy and cool weather isn’t typically associated with burned skin, but regardless of the temperature, unprotected skin is still at risk for sun damage at any time of the year. That being said,…
