Dry Skin Under Your Beard? Try These 5 Simple Steps
Many men struggle with dandruff and dry skin under their beards. Follow these tips to keep your skin smooth and healthy all year long....
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Nov 19, 2020
How to Revive Dry, Chapped Lips
Do your lips get dry, chapped, and flaky as winter weather moves in? This is a common problem for lots of people, but the good news is...
Aug 30, 2020
Why Is My Skin Dry in the Summer?
We often talk about dry skin in the winter, but dry, itchy skin can be an equally challenging problem in the summer for many people. If...
Jun 17, 2020
The Best Fragrance-Free Moisturizers
Fragrance and preservatives are the most common causes of skin allergy. In order to have an allergy you must: Have been exposed to that...
May 21, 2020
What Is the Skin Barrier?
The words “skin barrier” are often used incorrectly. In dermatology, the correct use of the term skin barrier means the skin’s ability to...
May 14, 2020
5 Popular Skincare Myths Busted
The internet is an excellent resource for finding quick information about any number of topics, but it can also be misleading, especially...
Mar 25, 2020
What’s the Best Moisturizer for Oily Skin?
Oily skin types are generally characterized by excess sebum, or oil, production that may even leave the skin shiny. Common concerns for...
Mar 14, 2020
How to Protect Your Hands from Frequent Washing
In light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, everyone has been asked to do their part by washing their hands frequently and for at least 20...
Dec 8, 2019
What Is Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF)?
Your skin has the amazing ability to regulate how much it moisturizes itself, based on the environment in which you live. It does this by...
Nov 21, 2019
How Does Alcohol Affect Your Skin?
With the holiday season comes lots of sweet treats and festive cocktails. However, indulging in more drinks than you normally would at...
Nov 6, 2019
Diet, Stress, and Allergens: How Environmental Factors Affect Eczema
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, affects over 31 million people in the United States. For those affected, treating eczema requires a...
Mar 14, 2019
Vegans and Eczema: Is There a Link?
Vegan and vegetarian diets have become increasingly popular in recent years. While they can come along with a plethora of health...
Dec 27, 2018
What Are Occlusives?
Occlusives are a type of moisturizing agent that work by forming a protective coating on the surface of your skin. They are usually oily...
Dec 19, 2018
What Is Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL)?
Proper hydration is crucial for healthy skin. As the name suggests, transepidermal water loss (TEWL) refers to the evaporation of water...
Dec 2, 2018
Best Moisturizer for DSNW Baumann Skin Type®
Baumann Skin Type DSNW® is one of the more challenging skin types, since it has several different characteristics that need to be...
Nov 25, 2018
What Are Emollients?
Emollients are commonly used ingredients in cosmetic products to help make your skin soft and smooth. They are usually lipids (fats),...
Nov 8, 2018
Does the Moisturizer You Use Matter?
Yes! Your moisturizer can dramatically affect the efficacy and side effects of the other products in your regimen. Plus, if you struggle...
Oct 29, 2018
Why Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/ Arachamide Mea—Also Known as MLE Technology—Is the Best Barrier Repair Ingredient
Our skin contains a built-in barrier system that serves two main purposes: 1) to hold in water and 2) to keep irritants, allergens, and...
Sep 16, 2018
What Triggers Skin Inflammation?
Inflammation is a complex mechanism that naturally happens throughout our bodies as a response to pain, trauma, or injury. However,...
Sep 10, 2017
Body Washes Are a Common Cause of Skin Allergy
There has been a recent push towards making more eco-friendly decisions when purchasing any number of products–from foods to paper...
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