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When you’re shopping for skincare products, you’re thinking about the end result, not the science that’s accomplishing that result. Chances are that you see a product and say, “Ooo, natural glow,” and not, “Ooo, hydroxycaproic acid.” Ultimately, though, it’s the science that makes your products more than just shelf décor and paperweights. That’s why it helps to have a basic understanding of what you’re seeing when you shop for products. No...

When you’re breezing through your nightly skin care routine, you’re focusing on how to get your skin looking and feeling great (or, if you’re like me, you’re already half-asleep and you’re just going through the motions without thinking at all). As it turns out, though, that ordinary routine could be doing more damage to the environment than you realize. Sure, you recycle your plastic bottles when your products run out and you use a reusable c...

When you’ve spent years trying to clear your skin of acne, the resulting scarring can feel like a mean trick. Not only do you have to suffer from a face full of blemishes, but the leftover picks and dents where there were once spots can permanently change the texture of your skin.Many dermatological treatments help smooth out acne scars, and dermal fillers are one of them. While you may think of using fillers for lip plumping or wrinkle reduction...

The first time I saw a dermal roller, my farm country roots came through. My first thought was, “Is that…is that an aerator for your face?” They might look and seem scary, but dermal rollers are the hottest thing since sliced bread, so I had to do some research. As it turns out, dermal rollers use a simple but reliable concept. They create controlled “injuries” in your skin with tiny needles. Don’t worry, home dermal rollers use needles so...

I remember the first time I thought I looked old. It was the morning and the kids were being their regular raucous selves. I was enjoying a few minutes of privacy in the bathroom when I looked in the mirror and saw an old man staring back at me. I had let my beard grow out and the rusty red was replaced with patches of gray. My eyes just looked tired. There were fine lines and wrinkles earned from years of squinting because I always forget m...