Category: Skin Care

Sun Safety Tips

Protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays is crucial to maintaining healthy skin and reducing the risk of skin damage and skin cancer. Here are some sun safety tips for the summer:

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The importance of sunscreen as teens head off to camp

Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin that presents as a yellow-gold or honey-colored crust on a wound. It is typically found around the nose and mouth, on the hands, forearms and diaper area of young children.

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Should I apply skincare products in a specific order?

  Q: Should I apply skincare products in a specific order? 🤔 A: The answer is yes! The order you apply skincare products can impact the effectiveness of the products. Here’s a simple routine to follow… Wash your face. Apply any medicated or treatment products. Apply moisturizer and/or sunscreen. Apply makeup, if desired. Using skincare […]

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What To Look For In Sunscreen

Now that the temperatures are getting warmer and the days are longer, we have to remember to wear our sunscreen when enjoying time outside. There are 3 important things to look for when choosing your sunscreen! 1. Broad Spectrum – this means that it protects your skin from ultraviolet A (UVA) rays and ultraviolet B […]

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Maskne (mask acne)

Wearing a mask has become part of our every day life in 2020, but it can lead to annoying acne.  To make matters worse, our skin can be extra sensitive with the constant friction and typical acne regimens can be too harsh. Follow these steps to help prevent new break-outs! First, wash your face with […]

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5 Tips for Back to School & Autumn Skin Care

Having clean, fresh-looking skin can help your kids look and feel more confident when it’s time to go back to school – even when on a zoom lesson!  Acne, eczema, dermatitis and mask acne (aka maskne) are common teenage skin care woes that can make them feel self-conscious about their appearance and distract them from […]

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5 Skin-Care Mistakes That Are Costing You, According to a Dermatologist

By mid-December, if you haven’t set yearly resolutions yet, you’ve probably at least started mulling over ideas. Skin care might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but making an effort to improve your skin’s health is as valid a goal as any. After all, your skin is your largest organ.

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The Best Dermatologist-Approved Hydrating Serum You Can Get Only Costs $8

Ask any skin expert for advice on combatting dryness, and there’s a 99.9 percent chance that they’ll respond with two words: hyaluronic acid. Because hyaluronic acid is something your body naturally produces, it benefits everyone, regardless of skin type (though, it’s important to note that this production starts declining in our late twenties, much like collagen). But just because it’s an ingredient that’s important for keeping moisture within your skin, it doesn’t have to cost a million dollars.

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