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dry skin dermatologist's treatment tips
Dry Skin - Dermatologist's Treatment Tips

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Heal and prevent dry skin with my dermatologist's treatment tips developed from over 30 years of dermatology practice. It is important to treat dry skin by using a skin care routine that does not damage your...

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Best practices for makeup and healthy skin.
Makeup Tips & Healthy Skin Care Best Practices

By Etela Ivkovic

Have you heard conflicting makeup and skin care tips from “experts” on when and how you should apply your makeup and sunscreen, what the best makeup and sunscreens are for your skin type (think sensitive ski...

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does sunscreen expire
Does Sunscreen Expire?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Many sunscreens are labeled with an expiration date but can you use out of date sunscreen? The answer is no. Sunscreens don't keep their SPF forever. The SPF represents fresh sunscreen and ingredients start ...

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stress sweat v regular sweat why it smalls worse and how to manage it
Stress Sweat v Regular Sweat; Why it smells worse and how to manage it

By Cynthia Bailey MD

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...

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layering skin care products with dimethicone
Layering Skin Care Products With Dimethicone Including Retinol

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Layering skin care products with dimethicone - or any combination of ingredients - is important to the results you get from your skin care routine. Your carefully considered individual skin care products are...

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is daily moisturizer with spf 15 enough sun protection
Is a Daily Moisturizer With SPF 15 Enough Sun Protection?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Is a daily moisturizer with SPF 15 enough sun protection for your face? Patients in my dermatology practice ask me this all the time. They also ask if makeup with sunscreen will give enough sun protection to...

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5 most common mistakes washing your face
5 Most Common Mistakes to Washing Your Face

By Cynthia Bailey MD

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...

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anti aging benefits of yoga for health
The Anti Aging Benefits of Yoga for Overall Health

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The anti aging benefits of yoga for health have been a marvel in my life. I am a doctor and I spent last Friday and Saturday at a yoga-intensive workshop. Again, I’m again astounded by what a completely tran...

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best treatment for flaky facial skin
Best Treatment for Flaky Facial Skin from Dandruff and Rosacea

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The best treatment for flaky facial skin is a common question I answer, especially from my dermatology patients who suffer from facial dandruff and rosacea. I received this exact question from a reader recen...

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how to layer tretinoin with other skin care products
How to Layer Tretinoin with Other Skin Care Products

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How to layer tretinoin is such a frequently asked question that I'm going to address it today. I received this excellent question from a reader and I wanted to make it into a blog post. It takes a village! ...

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can you have rosacea or facial dandruff on just one side of your face
Can You Have Rosacea or Facial Dandruff on Just One Side of the Face?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Rosacea and facial dandruff are usually 'bilateral and symmetric' but it is possible to have greater involvement on one side of the face. I was asked this question by a reader and want to share my answer. H...

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dehydrated skin products
What is dehydrated skin?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Dry and Oily Dehydrated Skin Explained Dear Dr. Bailey, What is the difference between dry and dehydrated? A lot of skin care lines carry different products for dry skin and so-called dehydrated skin. Can t...

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