Alcohol is commonly found in facial cleansers, toners, sunscreens, and many other beauty products. But they can irritate the skin, especially if you have dry, oily, or sensitive skin. The alcohol in beauty products removes water from the skin’s surface, leading to dryness and that uncomfortable tightening of the skin. While the tightening of the skin’s pores is only temporary, dryness can result in problem skin. With continued use o...

A hint of shine can look beautiful as a highlighter gleaming across your cheeks or a gloss perfectly-applied to your lips. But the shine on your face can be different. While the dewy look is in, too much grease isn’t doing anyone any favors.There’s a big difference between having a hint of shimmer across your cheeks and having a noticeable slickness coating your T-zone.Fortunately, there are several ways to combat unwanted shiny skin. Keep readin...

You may have noticed the trending skincare ingredient salicylic acid hitting the beauty limelight. The super-ingredient is best known for its exfoliating and bacteria-fighting qualities and is used to combat stubborn acne lesions and blackheads. Salicylic acid is one of acne’s top enemies. Apply it to your skin the second you see a zit forming, and most mornings you’ll see a pimple that’s dried up and a whole lot less noticeable. I...