All posts by: Gabrielle Pastorek

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Is Acne Genetic?

Just like your hair color, eye color, and facial features, your skin type is something that you’re born with and don’t get to choose. So if you have acne-prone skin, you can blame genetics. However, a recent study has shown that your genes aren’t the only factors that play a role in the development and … Continue reading

August 27, 2018 Acne

Does the Sun Help or Hurt Acne?

You might have heard the long-purported myth that spending time in the sun can clear up your complexion, but that is simply not true. In fact, the sun’s UV rays can wreak havoc on your skin, including making breakouts worse and putting you at a higher risk for developing a type of skin cancer known … Continue reading

August 7, 2018 Acne

What Is the Best Cleanser for Acne?

Acne is the single most common skin care problem for teens and adults alike, affecting an estimated 50 million Americans every year, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. So it’s not surprising that one of the most popular questions that dermatologists are asked is, “What is the best cleanser to use for acne?” While … Continue reading

July 23, 2018 Acne

What Are the Best Anti-Aging Cleansers?

When developing a skin care routine for aging skin, it is important to consider what type of cleanser you are using. The right cleansing product will “set the stage” for the other anti-aging medications and ingredients in your regimen. Of course, your Baumann Skin Type® will also dictate which anti-aging products are best for your … Continue reading

July 16, 2018 Skin Aging

Should You Use a Special Water to Wash Your Face?

Washing your face with micellar water and other special facial cleansing waters has become popular lately, but that doesn’t mean you necessarily need these products to have great skin. In this article, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Leslie Baumann will explain the differences between regular tap water and special water cleansing products, as well as how to … Continue reading

July 9, 2018 Skincare

What Is Sensitive Skin?

Of the 16 Baumann Skin Types, half are characterized as “sensitive.” However, there are many things that people mean when they say they have “sensitive skin.” It is important to identify which subtype of sensitive skin you have in order to choose the proper skincare regimen. All four sensitive skin subtypes have one thing in … Continue reading

June 27, 2018 Skincare

How to Correct Bad Fillers

Whether you want to smooth away fine lines and wrinkles, plump or reshape your lips, or restore lost facial volume to your cheeks, dermal fillers can be an excellent solution. However, if not administered properly, fillers can cause bumps and other irregularities. Even with the most skilled injector, some people are simply unhappy with their … Continue reading

June 21, 2018 Dermal Fillers

Don’t Let Copycat Products Fool You

When choosing a skin care product from the store or even online, you might be tempted to select a cheaper “generic” product that appears to have an identical ingredient list to a brand-name product. However, even though the ingredient lists may be the same, that does not mean that the product formulation is the same. … Continue reading

June 18, 2018 News, Skincare
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