Bumpy/rough skin

Bumpy, Rough Skin: Causes and Treatment Options

  • Bumpy, rough skin is a common complaint among people with many different skin types and can be caused by a variety of skin conditions, including keratosis pilaris, folliculitis, and an impaired skin barrier. Find out how to tell if you might be dealing with one of these common dry skin ...

    2022-03-31 | Leslie Baumann MD

Exfoliants

  • Exfoliators take off the top dead layer of the skin, leaving it smoother with an increased ability to reflect light. This is the fastest way to get glowing skin. When the skin’s surface is not smooth, dead skin cells heap upon the top layer of the skin.

    2021-06-22 | Leslie Baumann MD

What Are Milia and How Can I Remove Them?

  • Milia are small white bumps that appear on the skin suddenly as a result of clogged pores, particularly when keratin becomes trapped under the skin. They’re usually found on the cheeks, around the eyelids and forehead, but can occur anywhere on the body. While entirely harmless, you probably find these ...

    2021-06-18 | Leslie Baumann MD

Glass Skin

  • You’ve no doubt heard of ‘glass skin’, a Korean beauty trend that aims to achieve smooth, flawless and radiant skin. It involves using a number of lightweight skin care products that infuse the skin with vitamins and minerals to achieve a glowing and youthful appearance. There are a number of ...

    2021-06-18 | Leslie Baumann MD

Dry Skin Type

  • Does your face feel like sandpaper? Do you prefer a heavy moisturizer for dry skin? Is your skin dull and sallow? Do bar soaps make your skin itchy? Then you probably are a Dry Baumann Skin Type®. Not all dry skin types are the same so it is best to ...

    2021-05-21 | Leslie Baumann MD