Skin Care Articles

should you see a dermatologist
Should You See A Dermatologist and How to Choose a Good One?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

What credentials are important to administer the right skin care treatment for you? When you are worried about a skin problem, a dermatologist is the person with the most training, experience and expertise t...

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beta carotene skin care
Organic Skin Care - Beta Carotene, Greens and a Healthier Complexion

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Tips for glowing, healthy skin from the dermatologist Can organic skin care help you look better? Is your complexion sallow? Are you struggling with skin problems driven by inflammation like dandruff, rosace...

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how do you know if a product is making your break out
How Do You Know if a Product Is Making You Break Out?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The Best Skin Care Products for Acne What are the best skin care products for acne and how do you know if a product is making you break out? Well, you’ve seen the words “non-comedogenic” or “non-acnegenic.” ...

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natural skin care product allergen
Is the "Allergen of the Year" in Your Natural Skin Care Product?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The American Contact Dermatitis Society just announced the new, rising-star allergen. They do this annually for allergens that are causing more and more allergic reactions. For 2017, the winner is...... Alky...

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dry skin hands dermatologist tips
Dermatologist’s Tips for Chapped Hands

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Even relatively weak exposure to irritating conditions can cause hand chapping when the skin barrier is compromised.

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how often should you wash your underware
How Often Should You Wash Your Underwear?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Good hygiene is important for both your underpants as well as your skin to prevent infection and rashes.

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Do You Need Sunscreen that Blocks Infrared?
Do You Need Sunscreen that Blocks Infrared?

By liz pires

Ignore the sunscreens which claim to block infrared. Focus on protecting your skin from UVA and UVB by using a broad spectrum sunscreen.

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How and why beard oil works
What, Why and How of Beard Oil

By Cynthia Bailey MD

For men, well-groomed facial hair is very fashionable right now. Fellas, a beard oil is a keen grooming trick to keep your beard soft and luxuriant, not scruffy.

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Kate Hudson and Natalie Portman Acne Diet
How Kate Hudson and Natalie Portman Fixed their Acne with Diet

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Eating milk-based foods activates systems in the skin that lead to changes in the pores. The link between dairy and acne is now scientifically proven and both of these women figured it out for themselves.

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hypoallergenic lip balm
Hypoallergenic Lip Balm - New, Natural, Organic Dermatologist's Lip Care

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Harmful ingredients in lip balms can prompt an allergic rash that looks and feels like chapped lips. The lip balm company benefits and your lips suffer.

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habit tic deformity treatment
What Causes Thumbnail Ridging?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The most common cause of those funny ridges down the middle of thumbnails is surprising – and it’s reversible. The ridging, also called habit-tic deformity, is caused by flicking the nail and adjacent cuticl...

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Best home cleaning products for allergic people
Best Home Cleaning Products for Sensitive Skin

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Truly hypoallergenic products are difficult to find. Even the many seductive products labeled as natural are not so benign, hypoallergenic, or non-toxic.

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