If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, STYLECASTER may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re using retinol on your face but not your body, we need to talk. While transforming skin with retinol is mostly left up to the visage, next level […]
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Throughout his twenty-three year career as a plastic surgeon, Julius Few, MD has become somewhat of a public figure, traveling between offices in Chicago and Los Angeles to meet with clientele that includes Gwyneth Paltrow. In addition to garnering respect in the aesthetics space, Dr. Few has most recently pioneered […]
Glycolic, lactic, citric, and malic acids —all of these belong to the family of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). These acids act as chemical exfoliants, dissolving the bonds keeping dead cells on your skin’s surface, explains NYC board certified dermatologist Dr. Hadley King. This encourages your skin to shed those cells, […]
CNN — Skin care might be a science — but it varies so widely for everyone that it’s often hard to figure out what works for you without some trial and error. But there are a few widely accepted, almost universal skin care truths: stay out of the sun, […]
Retinol, to be precise, is the alcohol formulation of vitamin A, not to mention the version most commonly used in skin-care products, according to Chang. “Retinol has been shown to improve tone and texture, dyspigmentation, dryness, and fine lines,” she says. But there’s a catch. “It is less irritating than […]
