Visit our Dry (Skin) January homepage for more dry skin essentials. Whether you’re a skin care pro or a curious beginner, you’ve probably scanned the ingredients list of your favorite creams, cleansers and sheet masks wondering what it all means — and what it can do for your skin. Or, perhaps, you’ve […]
Ingredients
Reading the label on a skin care product can be overwhelming. There may be a long list of items you aren’t even sure how to pronounce. It’s even harder to know what they do. Ever wanted a dictionary to help translate the labels? Look no further. This skimmable glossary covers […]
When reading the label of a beauty product, you may feel like you need a translator to figure out the laundry list of ingredients. Even products with few ingredients may still have words you’ve never heard of. You may be unable to pronounce them, let alone understand what they do. […]
Do you read the ingredients of your skincare products? I love to, but I’m probably in the minority here. I want to share what I know so you can be better equipped to assess whether or not a product will do what it promises to do. What you can tell […]
“These skin types already suffer from a damaged skin barrier and may be further damaged if the wrong ingredients are mixed and matched,” Dr. Zubritsk shares. “If you have any concerns, a dermatologist is able to help tailor your skin-care routine to your unique needs.” Yep, your dermatologist is your […]
Putting together a skin-care routine can often make you feel like you’re playing cosmetic chemist in your bathroom. There are so many different ingredient options out there that it can be hard to suss out which ones deserve a spot in your regimen, which is why we tracked down an […]
Hyaluronic acid. Niacinamide. Retinol. Salicylic acid. The list of active ingredients we love slathering on our skin goes on. But, while you may mix and match serums to curate a personalized skin-care routine, know that there are some ingredients that don’t play nice together. Some combinations can cause irritation, while […]
CNN — As we get older, our bodies undergo tons of tiny changes that keep us moving — albeit sometimes not as quickly as we used to. Because the skin is the body’s largest organ, many of these changes stare back at us in the mirror; some of them […]
Allenby, however, says moisturizers may be the best way to get your niacinamide. “Overall, creams may slightly increase the absorption due to increased inclusiveness, which increases a product’s absorption into the skin greater than a serum will,” she says. That said, she’s a big fan of the SkinMedica Lumivive System, […]
Over the last decade, Japanese skincare has made its way more and more into everyday Western regimens. With a focus on a multi-step routine, lighter formulations (essences, “lotions”), and an emphasis on a gentle, layered approach to hydration, J-Beauty has long taken the world by storm. These are only some […]
From slathering on vitamin C to exfoliating regularly, the pursuit brighter, more even-toned skin can feel never-ending. Whether acne scars have taken up residence on your jawline or sun spots have started popping up on your cheeks, you may be searching for a solution. But other than the good ol’ […]
With skin care, there’s a common misconception that more is more. It seems logical that the more actives you pile on your skin, the better the results will be and the quicker you’ll see them. This misconception can make it tempting to reach for products that boast the highest-possible concentrations […]
