Cosmetic procedures that smooth, tighten and resurface skin have come a long way, but for people with darker complexion, not every treatment is equal. Devices using light, heat and sound can slow visible aging, but the wrong approach can trigger inflammation that leads to unwanted dark spots, scarring or patches of lighter skin.
Dermatologists who…
Skincare
With hundreds of formulas flooding the market, dermatologists break down exactly what to look for in a face mask based on your skin type and top concerns.
The face mask aisle has never been more crowded. Sheet masks, overnight formulas, clay masks, jelly peel-offs, brightening treatments — the options are everywhere, and so is the…
Dermatologists break down the most effective ways to treat and reverse the effects of sun-damaged skin.
There's no sugarcoating it — the sun is not your skin's friend. Sun damage is the single biggest driver of premature aging, and the effects it leaves behind are notoriously difficult to undo. Wrinkles, dark spots, sagging,…
What worked in your 20s won't cut it anymore — here's exactly what your skin is begging for in your 30s, 40s, and 50s.
Your skin has been with you through every chapter of your life — the late nights, the heartbreaks, the glow-ups — and just like you, it evolves.…
A good skincare routine is not about owning the most products. It is about understanding your skin and applying the right things in the right order. Whether your skin leans dry, oily, sensitive, combination or somewhere in between, the structure of an effective routine stays the same. What changes is how each step is approached.…
A major scientific review has landed on a measured verdict about one of the wellness industry's most popular supplements. Collagen pills and powders, taken consistently over time, do produce real improvements in skin elasticity and hydration. They may also reduce joint pain and stiffness associated with arthritis and general wear on the body. What they…
For years, beauty editors, dermatologists, and skin care devotees across the United States have been quietly and sometimes not so quietly envious of the sunscreens available in France, South Korea, Japan, and Australia. Those formulas have long had a reputation for feeling lighter, sitting more comfortably on the skin, and offering what many consider to…
From brightening serums to in-office treatments, here's how to reclaim smooth, even-toned skin after your next wax session.
When Waxing Works Against You
Getting rid of unwanted hair feels like a win — until you notice the dark spots it leaves behind. Post-waxing hyperpigmentation is more common than most people think, and it's not a…
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It holds together skin, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and bones, and for most of a person's life, the body produces it reliably. Then, gradually, it does not.
Production slows with age, and what the body does make begins breaking down faster than it gets replaced. That…
There was a time when a deep, bronzed tan was considered the ultimate sign of a great summer. Bottles of baby oil came out, reflective panels were propped up toward the sun, and sunburn was treated as little more than an inconvenient pitstop on the road to glowing skin. What sun-lovers did not know then…

