Skin Care Articles

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...

Melatonin in skin care products has been trending for the last year. Is it safe, what it does for your face, do you need it, and what need to know to make that decision? Here is what you need to know about m...

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...

Is chemical sunscreen safe? Many people feel somewhat conflicted about using sunscreen given all the recent news about sunscreen. Concerning recent information about sunscreen includes: scientific studies ...

The benefits of caffeine in skin care products show that caffeine isn’t just for drinking! You are seeing caffeine as a natural skin care ingredient because scientific studies show that caffeine has anticanc...

Benzene, a carcinogen linked to some leukemia and lymphomas and other significant health problems (especially in children) has recently been detected in a large number of sunscreens. This alarming revelation...

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month reminding you to get ready for the sun. Have you checked your sunscreen expiration dates, do you need to replace old sun protection clothing or a sun hat that is worn out? ...

You have probably heard about it, but why can carbs in your diet give you acne? It's actually high glycemic foods that cause acne and I'm going to explain how they cause acne, teach you to know which foods t...

What are the most notorious chemicals in your personal care products that are damaging the environment? Some of them are probably lurking in your bathroom cabinet, in your shower and on your vanity. Avoid th...

What are the pros and cons of taking antibiotics to treat rosacea? It is an important topic for everyone suffering from rosacea because rosacea is an embarrassing facial rash that can be hard to control. But...

What are rosacea triggers you want to avoid to gain control of your rosacea? There are many rosacea triggers and you want to specifically identify yours to prevent a flare-up. Rosacea gets worse when your co...

With so much true and false information about skin care available, it can be hard to keep any of it straight. To help you sort through the information, I want to help you understand some important facts rela...