Most skin problems are easy to spot and identify. It doesn’t take a board-certified dermatologist to pick out a pimple or a wrinkle. Then there are issues that you can’t quite put your finger on. You know, the times when you say, “My skin just looks so ugh but I don’t know why.”Chances are that what you’re seeing is a faded or uneven skin tone. Most of us have at least some degree of inconsistency in our skin tones, but who wants to rely on daily...

Of all the promises that skincare brands make, the promise to make you look younger has to be the most common. That’s no surprise considering that the desire to look as young and vibrant as you feel is about as universal of a feeling as there can be. Still, if I had a dime for every time I heard an ad that said words like “ten years younger” or “turn back time,” I could buy every one of those calendar-defying rebel products.Let’s move beyond the...

We all know that moisturizing is essential for healthy and hydrated skin. There are a plethora of different types of moisturizers on the market, from heavy, thick creams to lightweight lotions packed with SPF to protect our skin from the sun. We expect our moisturizers to do a lot for us, including brightening, mattifying, plumping, smoothing, and tightening the skin.But while we expect a lot from our creams, when it comes to choosing two differe...

Ready for some statistics that will take your breath away? Every year, around 7,000 Americans lose their lives to skin cancer. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will get skin cancer at least once in our lifetimes. On top of that, 90% of all visible skin aging is caused by sun damage. I’m not telling you this to ruin your day. I’m taking a moment on my soapbox to explain how critical sun protection i...