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Okay, friends, here’s the deal: I’ve been writing about skin care for more than five years, working closely with dermatologists, aestheticians, and plastic surgeons, all of whom have given me great insights into the skin and how to treat it. With humility, I consider myself a skin care expert. In other words: I should know better. Despite that, I’ve made some real mistakes with my skin, both in the past and more recently. Quite frankly, I’ve...

It’s fair to say that thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are feeling stressed right now. Schools are shut, workers have been laid off or furloughed, and people are suffering. Unfortunately, the uncertainty of life right now may also be affecting our skin, leaving us with stress wrinkles that form on our faces. While our skin may not seem important in the face of a pandemic, on a personal level, it can have a massive impact on our...

Have you ever heard or seen an ad that made a statement like “Now containing retinol!” and your only thought was, “So what? What am I missing?” People constantly hear retinol touted as this magical anti-aging ingredient that everyone over the age of twelve absolutely must have in their skincare routines. Is it really all that it’s cracked up to be? How does it even work? Wonder no more, my fellow skincare fans. Let’s dig in.What Is Retinol...

There are certain pieces of advice that you hear left and right, and everyone seems to think they’re the first one to think up these genius ideas. “You know, you should really be drinking more water.” Really, Janet, should I? I’ve never heard before that water is important for health. As irritating as all those Janets may be, they’re also correct in more ways than they realize. Hydration is critical for your body, but it’s also essential for...

You always hear about these amazing skin care products and you watch your friends trying them and loving them. “I should try that,” you say. You give it a whirl and boom: your skin turns into a red hot mess. If that sounds all too familiar, you might have sensitive skin. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but sensitivity is just one of those issues some of us have to deal with more than others. If your skin gets irritated easily, knowled...