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Skin Care Library

Learn about the best ingredients for your Baumann Skin Type® on the Skin Care library.

What is Ashy Skin?

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Apr 08, 2021

If you are with a dark brown or black skin color and you feel that sometimes your skin looks a bit gray, then you may have something that dermatologists refer to as ‘ashy skin’.   Thankfully, getting rid of ashy skin on the face and body is easily achievable at home with a personalized skin care routine. Read on for our expert dermatologist tips on how to get rid of, and prevent, ashy skin. To read more about “What causes skin color? ” click here.

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What is the Best Skincare Routine for Skin of Color?

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Mar 12, 2021

What is the Best Skincare Routine for Skin of Color? We write a lot about how important it is to have a personalized skincare routine suited to your skin type, but did you know that you should also suit your skincare routine to your skin tone? Black skin care comes ...

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The Effects of Stress on Skin

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Mar 12, 2021

In the same way that stress can affect your mood, appetite and sleep schedule, it impacts the way that your skin functions. Review of how stress affects the skin

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Dry Skin Causes and Treatment

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Mar 12, 2021

Dry Skin Dry skin is caused by a defect in the skin barrier. This means that tiny holes are in the skin that allow water to evaporate off the skin’s surface- leading to dehydrated skin. The goal is to patch those holes in the skin using a combination of important ...

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Chemical Peels

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Mar 12, 2021

When it comes to chemical peels, I’m a big fan and I rely on semi-regular chemical peels to maintain my skin. My go-to is a Jessner – a combination of Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Resorcinol – to keep my breakouts and pigmentation under control and help with general aging ...

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Best Skin Care Routine Order

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Mar 12, 2021

Skin care routine steps should be ordered based on ingredient interactions so that each product increases the efficacy of the other products.

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Best Rosacea Skin Care Routine

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Mar 12, 2021

Rosacea skin care routines are discussed with skin care routine steps. Learn how to choose rosacea products to use alone or with rosacea medications.

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Skin Care 101

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jan 07, 2021

Skin Care 101 A personalized skin care routine is the fastest way to get radiant skin. The best skin care products in the world are a waste of money and time if they are not right for your unique skin type. Youthful skin is radiant skin that glows due to ...

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What is the Best Toner For Black Skin?

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jan 07, 2021

What is the Best Toner For Black Skin? The use of a toner, or essence, is an often forgotten yet essential step in any skin care routine. Using a toner after cleansing can help to remove any leftover residue from your cleanser, as well as balance your skin’s pH level ...

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What Causes Acne?

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jan 07, 2021

What Causes Acne? Review of why the hair follicle gets inflamed leading to acne. What types of skin care products target the causes of acne?

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Skin Type Quiz

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jan 07, 2021

Our Skin Type Test Is The Skin Type Quiz Used By Dermatologists Worldwide. Only STS has the legal right to use the Baumann Skin Type Quiz

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Skin Care For Sensitive Skin

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jan 07, 2021

Skin Care For Sensitive Skin Sensitive skin is hypersensitive skin that responds to stimuli with inflammation. There are 4 types of sensitive skin. The best skin care routine for sensitive skin depends upon the type of sensitive skin you have. You can read more about the 4 types of sensitive ...

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