Benzene and Sunscreens—What You Need to Know
You may have seen headlines linking sunscreens to cancer. We’ve seen them too, and have thoroughly reviewed and analyzed the scientific findings behind them.
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Do These 5 Things to Strengthen Your Skin Barrier
Only in the last few years has the skin barrier seen the widespread appreciation it deserves….
Summer Acne – How to Prevent and Treat Flare-Ups
Is your joy at going maskless dimmed by flare-ups of summer acne? Does the thought of emerging from a pool,
Photoaging? Acne? Go for Some Glycolic Magic
If you’ve ever gone to an aesthetician, you’ve heard of glycolic acid. It’s the cornerstone of professional treatment plans addressing a wide range of skin concerns….
Smooth Out Cellulite for a Beach-Ready Body
Ever feel self-conscious about the texture of your rear view? You’re far from alone! An estimated 95% of women have cellulite….
Sunscreen News You Can Use Right Now
Think you’ll never get skin cancer? Think again—please. This year’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month comes on the heels of an ominous new prediction from the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Should You Take Nutritional Supplements for Your Skin and Hair?
There are many reasons why vitamins and minerals are important in your diet, and many of them involve your skin.
Know Your A-B-Cs: Antioxidant Vitamins for Youthful Skin
Everyone knows that vitamins are good for you. But when it comes to smooth, healthy and beautiful skin,…
How to Maximize the Anti-Aging Powers of Retinoids
Retinoids are no passing trend. For decades, these vitamin-A derivatives have been celebrated by skin experts for their powers of rejuvenation….
9 Ways to Update Your Skincare Regimen
After spending countless days indoors, whether due to weather or coronavirus precautions, you could probably use a refresh….
2020’s Scariest Skincare Hacks and What to Do Instead
Happy 2021! As 2020 rolled along, we noticed an uptick in TikTok and Instagram DIY skincare hacks—maybe all that time at home?
Debunking 5 Claims about “Green” Skincare
Pure, natural, healthy, ethically made. “Green” skincare brands make any or all of these claims,…
What to Do About a Blackhead that Keeps Coming Back
Why is that blackhead back? You did everything you were supposed to do. You’ve extracted, exfoliated,
6 Tips & Tricks for Video-Ready Skin
All of us, due to COVID-19 precautions, seem to be spending much more time in web meetings for work,…
The Time Is Right for the Body Procedure You’ve Been Considering
You’ve probably heard: there’s a boom in plastic surgery happening right now. Physicians and other experts have been attributing the general trend to five factors:*
Elective procedures OK – Everyone who wanted cosmetic surgery during full pandemic lockdown had to wait for elective procedures to be permitted again.*
Zoom of doom – More people are spending time looking at themselves because of more time at home and frequent video meetings.*
Lockdown savings – Many who have not been affected by layoffs have saved money,…
How Wildfire Smoke Can Affect Your Skin and What To Do About It
Our California skies may be clearing from the recent regional fires but microscopic particles from wildfire smoke can linger in the atmosphere for days,
Removing Moles is Not DIY — Here’s Why
During the pandemic, you—like many people—are probably trying out new things. That’s great! However, playing dermatologist should not be one of them.
Scary or Not Scary? 8 Controversial Beauty Ingredients
You may have heard some scary claims about beauty products. A common one is that the average woman swallows six pounds of lipstick over her lifetime….
Special Back to School News: Zooming in on Acne
What could be more awkward and challenging than facing the new school year on Zoom? How about facing it with a face flecked with the blotches and blemishes of adolescent acne?
Emphasize Beautiful Eyes — 8 Easy Tips for Beauty Above Your Mask
These days, the way your eyes look and communicate is more important than ever. With a mask covering the lower half of your face,…
Why It’s Important to Understand Diversity in Dermatology Care
Just as no two people have the same thumbprint, no two people have the same skin.
You Can Do *What* with Fillers?? 9 Tricks You Should Know
You’ve probably heard of dermal fillers. Maybe you use them yourself. After all, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons,…
How Stress Impacts Your Skin and What You Can Do About It
Stress even during normal times can take a toll on your skin. But during extraordinary times such as these,
How to Prevent and Treat Skin Irritation from Your COVID-19 Mask
As California reopens some outdoor recreational facilities and businesses, we will all likely be spending more time wearing our masks.
5 Things You Should Know About Skin Cancer Screenings
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. That means it’s time to schedule a skin cancer screening with one of our California Skin Institute board-certified dermatologists.