When you think back on your younger years, you probably remember the good times you spent with friends and family. You probably also remember the bad times — days when your acne was so bad you didn’t want to leave the house. Acne is the single most common skin condition ...

The secret to smooth, radiant skin is cleansing — at least, that’s what we’ve been taught. A good cleanser has the power to remove makeup, dirt, oil and other impurities from the surface of your skin to improve your complexion and keep your skin looking fresh. But what happens below ...

Imagine that you’ve just spent a night out with friends and you’ve finally made it back home. How do you get ready for bed? You probably take the pins out of your hair and brush your teeth, and maybe swish with a little mouthwash to make sure you get rid ...

How Your Skin Reacts to Sunlight, And What You Can Do About It Think of your skin as a kind of storyteller: A smooth tightness along your cheekbones says you slept well last night. Look in the mirror, and little smile lines remind you of the last good joke your ...

From the moment you notice your missed period, things are going to be different. Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also be scary and, at times, confusing. Not only will you find yourself making preparations to bring new life into the world, but you’ll be dealing with some ...

Now that spring has sprung and summer is coming quick on the horizon, you’re probably feeling the pressure to look your best. Tanning is popular with tons of people. From busy nine-to-fivers trying to look their best for the weekend, to casual beach goers who'd rather lounge in the sand ...

Now that spring has sprung and summer is coming quick on the horizon, you’re probably feeling the pressure to look your best. Tanning is a popular method used by people who want to put their best foot forward and appear outwardly like they’re living their best lives, but is it ...

For the last few decades, B otox has been used as a cosmetic treatment for anti-aging purposes. Short for botulinum toxin, Botox is a protein that’s injected in small doses to reduces wrinkles by stopping nerve signals from getting to muscles. Botox essentially paralyzes muscles by blocking acetylcholine, the chemical ...

Tired of dealing with blotchy, darkened patches from melasma? You’re not alone. More than six million women in the US suffer from melasma, a common skin condition that can cause blotchy, heavily pigmented patches of skin to develop on the face and body. Doctors aren’t completely sure what causes melasma, ...

If you get whiteheads, blackheads or any other form of acne, you’ve probably heard someone recommend spending more time in the sun. At first, it can seem like good advice. Spending time enjoying the sun tends to dry out your skin, making the sebum that can produce acne less of ...