Skin Care Articles

Prevent seasonal winter acne
How to Prevent Seasonal Winter Acne

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Prevent seasonal winter acne by using the right acne treatment skin care products and avoiding acne-trigger foods ASAP! Yes, you are not imagining it - acne problems get worse in winter compared to summer an...

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makeup tips for acne-prone skin
Best Makeup Tips for Acne-Prone Skin

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Makeup tips for acne-prone skin using professional artistic tricks give you the best results when unwanted blemishes need to be concealed. It's important to hide both uneven skin color and texture issues ass...

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treatment for crepey skin on legs arms and body
Treatment for Crepey Skin on Legs, Arms and Body

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Treatment for crepey skin on your legs, arms and body becomes urgently important the moment you see 'the crepe' on your own skin! The good news is that using the best body lotion and routine to reverse crepe...

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wildfire smoke pollution causes skin damage
Wildfire Smoke Pollution Causes Skin Damage

By Cynthia Bailey MD

A first of its kind study showed that wildfire smoke pollution causes skin damage. The study, done by UCSF Dermatology Department, showed significant skin damage in a particularly vulnerable population of ec...

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sunscreen during winter and after 4pm
Do You Need Sunscreen in Winter, Or in The Morning and After 4pm?

By liz pires

Do you know if you need a sunscreen in winter and after 4pm? How about in the morning when the sun feels soft and is delightful - do you need to sun protect your skin? Yes, you know that harsh mid-day summer...

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witch hazel benefits for skin care
5 Reasons to Use Witch Hazel in Your Skin Care Regime

By Cynthia Bailey MD

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...

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how to find dermatologist approved natural skin care products
How to Get Dermatologist-Approved Natural Skin Care

By Cynthia Bailey MD

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...

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how to get glowing skin head to toe fast dermatologists 2 easy steps
How to Get Glowing Skin Head to Toe Fast; Dermatologist's 2 Easy Steps

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How to get glowing skin head to toe fast in dermatologist's 2 proven easy steps. Really?? Yep, I've been doing it for years. This photo is me at 62, and it is untouched. I was going out on a wine country dat...

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how much sunscreen is enough for your face?
How much sunscreen is enough for your face?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Are you confused about how much sunscreen is enough for your face? Sources give conflicting amounts or ways to measure it (ounces, grams, tablespoons, teaspoons, fingers, coins!!). Then there are the questio...

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does prescription skin care really work better
Does Prescription Skin Care Really Work Better?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

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.

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what is the best skin care in your 20s, 30s and 40s
Best Skin Care for Your 20's 30s and 40s

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The best skin care for your 20's 30's and 40's will help to stop the signs of skin aging that start showing up in these 3 critical decades of your life. It is obvious what works when you see someone who is 4...

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does seborrheic dermatitis spread
Does Dandruff (Seborrheic Dermatitis) Spread?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Does seborrheic dermatitis spread? Is it contagious? Many people wonder, including reader Rebecca Hello Dr. Bailey, I am curious about the potential of seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) to spread.  If it does...

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