Category: Skincare

Seemingly overnight, everybody I follow has morphed into a skin-care obsessive. On Twitter, on Instagram, even in The New Yorker, millennial women want to talk about their routines, their acids, their one go-to serum. At this point, we’re far enough into the lifecycle of the trend that we’ve moved right into the backlash. Take, for example, the sudden popularity of the product Good Genes, a lotion that claims to give you softer, smoother skin. “My Good Genes sample pack arrived,” wrote radio host Lizzie O’Leary on Twitter. “Good Genes is on my list to…

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The natural chemical has been used in skincare for centuries, but went out of fashion because of its potent stench. Whether you’re a hormonal teen or a fully-fledged adult, acne is no picnic. Sulphur might be better-known for its distinctive egg-like stench than its skin-boosting properties, but the natural mineral has actually been used in skincare regimes for centuries and has been proven to combat an array of skin conditions, such as acne, eczema and psoriasis. Thankfully, an increasing number of skincare brands have started incorporating sulphur into their product formulas,…

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Science continues to peel away layers of the skin microbiome to reveal its protective properties. In a study published in Science Advances on February 28, University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers report a potential new role for some bacteria on the skin: protecting against cancer. “We have identified a strain of Staphylococcus epidermidis, common on healthy human skin, that exerts a selective ability to inhibit the growth of some cancers,” said Richard Gallo, MD, PhD, Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Dermatology at UC San Diego School of…

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Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States. In fact, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, roughly 40 million to 50 million Americans have acne at any one time. For many people, blackheads, whiteheads and pimples are a normal part of puberty. But for plenty of others, women in particular, acne can be a stubborn problem that occurs well beyond their teenage years. Enter hormonal acne. To be clear, a lot of acne is hormonally driven ― including the kind you may have experienced during puberty ―…

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Our skin is a fickle organ, especially when it’s on our faces. It can go from clean and clear one moment to red, itchy and irritated another, with no discernible cause. It’s frustrating, to say the least. But don’t stress if you find yourself dealing with skin that simply seems angry. (Seriously, that can make things worse!) There are a few things you can do to soothe irritated skin. As always, though, it’s good to consult with a dermatologist if you think the irritation might be due to a more serious issue. First…

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