Category: Skincare

If you have oily or acne-prone skin, you’re probably no stranger to being extra careful when choosing your skin-care products, especially when it comes to moisturizers. While these hydrating formulas are must-haves in every routine, sometimes they create excess oil in and of themselves, which is why using a non-comedogenic moisturizer is key. We spoke to Dr. Michele Farber, MD, of Schweiger Dermatology in NYC about exactly why this is the case.   What Is a Non-Comedogenic Moisturizer? Dr. Farber defines a non-comedogenic moisturizer as one that will not clog your pores. “In general, this…

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As you pack your carry-on and make careful decisions about what’s going to make it inside versus what’s not, there’s a good chance that face sunscreen just isn’t on your radar. Your mind’s probably focused on figuring out how many hydrating face masks or under eye gels you might need for your whole vacay (guilty as charged) or whether your snacks will make it through TSA. But SPF for your face actually should be at the forefront on your mind when packing. Roll your eyes all you want, but this is the top priority — so…

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Along with massage oils and face masks, facials are a mainstay of a spa day routine. But what exactly is a facial? Of course, it must have something to do with your face, but what’s the process behind it? What can facials do? Is there such a thing as getting a facial too often? We reached out to board-certified dermatologist, and Skincare.com consultant, Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali for the 411 on facials. WHAT IS A FACIAL? At its core, a facial is a spa therapy or massage that seeks to combat a cornucopia of skin…

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Between the flowy dresses, short-shorts, and days spent seaside, summer has us showing a lot of leg. Why not show off the sexiest legs ever? The four simple steps below will help you get soft, smooth, sun-kissed—oh, and did we mention, sexy?—legs. STEP 1: EXFOLIATE Between built-up dead skin cells, dry patches, and the uneven, patchy remnants of your last spray tan, your legs are likely begging for an exfoliation. Exfoliating helps to remove buildup and makes way for the more moisturizing steps in your body care routine. You can…

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Whether it popped up due to hormones, after a strenuous workout or seemingly out of the middle of nowhere, for most of us, pimples are a very unfortunate fact of life. Even if you follow a strict skin-care routine to keep breakouts at bay, every once in a while we all get a blemish or two. In those instances, it’s time to reach for high-coverage concealer to help blur all visible evidence. No concealer? No problem. We share exactly how you can cover up pimples without concealer, below. WHAT IS ADULT ACNE? Before we dive into how to cover…

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