Learn about gentle cleansers that effectively clean without stripping your skin’s natural oils or damaging your protective barrier. This blog offers tips for selecting cleansers based on your skin type, preventing over-cleansing, and maintaining a healthy skin barrier for smoother, more hydrated skin.

Mulberry extract is known for its ability to brighten the skin and improve dark spots and other signs of hyperpigmentation. This ingredient, derived from the mulberry t...

These are the basics that you need to know about sunscreens. You can find a chart that lists UV filters and which ones block UVA and UVB rays. You can also learn our opinions about the best sunscreen ingredients and organic vs chemical.

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...

Did you know that the minerals and chemicals like chlorine that are often in the water you wash your face with could be contributing to skin issues like dryness, rednes...

If you have ever used retinoids like tretinoin, adapalene, or tazarotene for their amazing anti-aging or acne-fighting benefits, you are probably familiar with one of t...

Octapeptide-45 is a powerful peptide that stimulates hyaluronic acid (HA) production, specifically high molecular weight HA, enhancing skin hydration, elasticity, and reducing wrinkles. Safe and compatible with other actives, it's used in advanced skincare like Alastin's HA IMMERSE Serum® for lasting benefits.

A common question I am often asked in my dermatology practice is, “Do I need to wash my face in the morning?” This is a great question, and the answer is that it depend...

This article discusses all of the different types of surfactants found in face and body wash and how they work to clean the skin.

Peeling or flaking skin on your face or scalp can be a sign of a condition called seborrheic dermatitis (seb derm), a type of facial redness that is sometimes referred ...

Sodium Polyglutamate (PGA) is a cutting-edge skincare ingredient renowned for its superior hydration abilities, surpassing even hyaluronic acid in moisture retention. This powerful humectant, derived from fermented soybeans, forms a protective barrier on the skin, locking in moisture and enhancing elasticity. Moreover, PGA helps prevent the breakdown of hyaluronic acid by inhibiting hyaluronidase, ensuring longer-lasting hydration and a youthful, plump appearance. Found in intensely hydrating serums, Sodium Polyglutamate is the ultimate solution for those seeking deep, long-lasting skin hydration.

Inflammation turns on cell signals that stimulate melanocytes to make pigment resulting in post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This is why you must get your inflammation under control to treat melasma or dark spots from acne.