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Have you ever found yourself wondering, ‘Why won’t my acne go away?’ You’re not alone. We spoke to a board-certified dermatologist to find out why it’s *so* hard to clear up your complexion. To say I’ve been on a rocky journey with my acne would be an understatement. I first dealt with unwelcome blemishes when […]

Wondering how to depuff your face? Dermatologists explain the most common puffy face causes—and share their best treatments. So you woke up, looked in the mirror, and noticed your face looks a little puffier than usual. (You’re not alone.) It’s not the end of the world, but face puffiness can be annoying, especially if you’re […]

Is salt water good for your skin and hair? There are some beauty benefits to know about—but dermatologists caution against this trending claim. Here’s what you need to know. There’s nothing quite like a vacation glow. Between the R&R and the sun, regardless of your skin tone, everyone comes back from a beachy vacation looking […]

Do you consider yourself a sweater? Maybe you’ve looked around a workout class at others—during the warm-up—and asked, “Why do I sweat so easily?” or found yourself drenched after a seemingly easy walk around the block. Read to find out why it happens and how you can cool down. Ever find yourself sopping with armpit […]

What causes acne? While some things are more commonly known to be linked to breakouts (think: dairy), others are not as obvious. Two board-certified dermatologists break down eight surprising habits that can cause acne. As someone who has struggled with acne for years, I know how hard it can be to clear up breakouts. Not […]

Wondering how to prevent chafing? We spoke to experts to find out everything you need to know–from what it is to how to treat it and how to stop it from coming back for good. We’ve all been there: You’re wearing a short pair of shorters or a shorter skirt and upon working out or […]

No less than seven people have mentioned sea moss or sea moss gel to me in the past couple of weeks, so I knew I had to look into it. The kicker? Each person said they heard it was good for different health concerns. This always gives me pause, but the ingredient is clearly having […]

Spent a little too much time in the sun? Sunburn happens, but there are ways to heal it quickly. We spoke to a board-certified dermatologist to find out how to get rid of sunburn fast so you can keep soaking up the sun. Well, it happened—whether you had a beach day, went to a pool […]

So you shaved your bikini line and now you’re dealing with redness and irritation, a.k.a razor bumps. It’s completely normal—and completely treatable. Here, dermatologists break down exactly how to get rid of razor bumps around your bikini area (and how to prevent razor bumps on your bikini line from popping up in the future). Whether […]

You may feel like applying sunscreen, lotion with SPF, and makeup with SPF would give you a total SPF of over 100. But does layering SPF work? Not exactly, dermatologists say. Read on to learn why. By now, you’ve heard about how the sun’s harmful UV rays have been linked to everything from sunburn and […]

Want to achieve plump, hydrated skin? Step away from the harsh skincare actives and take a cue from K-beauty skincare, which uses gentle ingredients for ultimate hydration. We spoke to Michelle Shieh, scientific communications manager at Laneige, to learn how to hydrate your skin like a pro. When you think of Korean skincare, you may […]

A healthy skin microbiome can help you achieve glowing, soft, and balanced skin. Skin Pharmacology expert Dr. Elsa Jungman explains how to achieve a balanced skin microbiome and how a skin microbiome test can help you build a custom microbiome-friendly skincare routine. Confession: I’ve never really been one for a skincare routine. Until I turned […]