When my patients take the skin type quiz and find out they are an oily skin type, one of the first questions they often ask me is, “Is oily skin good?” Oily skin does h...

Sebum is a natural oil that everybody produces at different levels depending on their skin type. If you have ever looked in the mirror and noticed a shiny glow across y...

As a dermatologist in Miami, I often hear how to shrink pores and minimize their appearance. In this post, learn what causes enlarged pores, how to reduce their look through proper skin care and procedures like lasers, microneedling and filler injections. Discover effective tips to tighten pores naturally for smooth skin

What is cucumber used for in skin care? How does it treat acne? Is it acidic or alkaline, and what difference does that make? In today's blog all about cucumber extract we take a look at the specific active compounds and mechanisms that give cucumber extract its beneficial properties.

Are you an oily or dry skin type? Our skin type test will tell you accurately. It is important to take the quiz because most people guess incorrectly if they are oily or dry.

Can you reduce sebum production internally with diet and supplements? We discuss natural and prescription medications to decrease sebum production.

Oily skin is caused by a sebum secretion from the sebaceous gland located down inside the hair follicle. Sebum secretion is increased by genetics, hormones, stress and other factors. This blog discussed the eight Baumann Skin Types and why it is desirable to have oily skin.