In our dermatology practices, we often hear people say they have mature skin, but this is not a true dermatology diagnosis. The meaning of mature skin can differ among different people but to the dermatologist, mature skin means a combination of one or more of the following mature skin characteristics: ...

Dry skin has an impaired skin barrier. Dehydration leads to inflammation, pigmentation and aging. This is the first barrier to skin health that your skincare routine should target.

There is so much confusion about the meaning of combination skin. This is because combination skin is not a true skin type. People can mean many different things when they say combination skin. For this reason, it is important to define combination skin type. What is Combination Skin? There are ...

Did you know that most major skincare and cosmetics brands, including Almay, Clinique, and Proactiv, were developed by dermatologists or based on research and testing performed by dermatologists? The history of dermatologist-developed skincare and the biographies of anyone involved is something that personally fascinates me. The stories behind some of ...

Learn about the issues that should be considered when choosing a skincare routine for your Baumann Skin Type

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.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...