Skin Care Blog

Stress sweat v regular sweat explained including why it smells worse and what you can do to manage it. As a dermatologist and lifelong stress junky, this topic is important for anyone that lives a life of pe...

The 5 most common mistakes to washing your face can make or break your skin care routine and sabotage your complexion. Your daily skin care starts with cleansing and cleansing correctly for your unique facia...

What ingredients should you look for in an acne facial cleanser? This is a difficult question that so many people face. The key is to look for acne facial cleansers that contain salicylic acid, glycolic acid...

Witch hazel skin benefits are impressive, even to a dermatologist. I recommend that you consider adding Hamamelis virginiana, better known as witch hazel, to your skin care routine.  Witch hazel has a number...

How to get dermatologist approved natural skin care and professional skin care results. It's a Holy Grail quest and you are not alone in wanting it. This is the future of skin care but there are so many mark...

When you build your complete skin care routine, there are so many considerations to take into account. Do you have easy access to a dermatologist for prescription skin care? What is your budget? Prescription prices have soared out of reach for many, even with health insurance.

What are the benefits of face oils? How do you use them.... and do you need one even if you have oily skin? The answer depends on the quality and specific oils chosen. Face oils are popular for good reason b...

Skin care "resolutions" that I've seen featured in the media for the New Year have focused on some curious topics (in my opinion as a dermatologist). Is this really where you should put your effort and energ...

Do you really need an eye cream? The answer depends on what you want to achieve. The structural uniqueness of your eye area skin makes it highly absorptive and easily irritated. You can also leverage this to...

Have radiant healthy glowing skin all summer with my dermatologist’s top 10 summer skin care tips. I love summer, and I also know that the climate, UV exposure and summer fashions will all impact your skin –...

The best exfoliating cleanser can be used from your face to your toes to create soft and smooth skin. That's because the pH balanced foaming base is gentle enough for the face, the ecofriendly beads don't sc...

Dermatologist gives insights to help you look your best at any age! What ingredients should (or shouldn't) anti-aging creams contain and why (or why not)? Broad spectrum sunscreen: because skin aging is...