5 smart skincare habits for teenagers

Teenagers are facing a growing pressure to achieve seemingly perfect skin, with social media platforms filled with elaborate routines, endless product recommendations and videos promising a flawless complexion. But dermatologists say teenage skin does not need a bathroom shelf packed with products to stay healthy. Acne is extremely common during adolescence, with more than 80% of people…

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Why adult acne persists and 5 ways to rethink treatment

Acne is often associated with the teenage years, but reaching adulthood does not always mean leaving breakouts behind. For some people, blemishes can continue well into their 20s, 30s and beyond, making a condition once considered a temporary phase feel like a long term skincare concern. Dermatologists say adult acne is not unusual, and the underlying…

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Can zinc actually help with acne?

The skin-loving mineral is having a moment, yet the science tells a more complicated story If you've ever squared off with an acne breakout that refuses to budge, chances are zinc has popped up somewhere in your late-night skincare scrolling. The mineral already supports immune health, wound healing and cell growth. Lately, it has also…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 22, 20260Comments

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Ozempic face has the beauty world rethinking everything

New research reveals why dramatic weight loss reshapes more than your waistline — and what it's teaching us about facial aging. For years, the beauty world followed one simple rule: shrink the body, shrink the face. But the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound is upending that logic entirely. As more…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 21, 20260Comments

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Can tattoo removal change the look of dark skin?

Removing a tattoo can sound simple enough: Use a laser, break up the ink and allow the body to gradually clear it away. But for people with deeper skin tones, the process can involve additional considerations that are worth understanding before booking an appointment. One writer learned that firsthand after deciding in 2024 to remove three…

ByDorcas OnasaSeptember 19, 20260Comments

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Dermatologist reveals 5 habits quietly wrecking your skin

A Yale skin expert says everyday routines, not product choices, may be behind your dull, dry complexion Most skincare conversations start and end with products — the right serum, the right acid, the right miracle oil promising a smoother, more even complexion. But according to one leading skin expert, the real culprits behind a dry,…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 17, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Skin doctors keep pointing to one surprising food

Dermatologists reveal why this kitchen staple keeps coming up in skin-health conversations Ask a handful of dermatologists what one food they'd point to for better skin, and tomatoes come up again and again. It's not hype — the fruit's nutrient profile gives it a real, if modest, role in skin maintenance, according to three skin…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 16, 20260Comments

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3 surprising things found around eyelash extensions

Eyelash extensions have become a popular beauty treatment for people who want fuller looking lashes without applying mascara every day. But new research is drawing attention to a potential eye health issue that may be difficult to see. Scientists in Ukraine examined eyelash extension samples from 25 women under a microscope and found Demodex folliculorum…

ByDorcas OnasaSeptember 12, 20260Comments

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Moisturizer switch that changes skin in a week

Dermatologists explain how skin type, not habit, determines the right routine. Moisturizer doesn't need to be complicated to be effective, and dermatologists say it's the final skincare step that deserves far more attention than it usually gets. Cleansing and treating the skin matter, but the product applied last is often what determines whether skin looks…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 8, 20260Comments

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How to get glowing skin without looking oily

Why dermatologists say the secret to radiant, dewy skin has nothing to do with piling on more product There's a fine line between skin that glows and skin that looks like it needs blotting paper every hour. For Black women and men especially, hitting that sweet spot can feel like a moving target — products…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 3, 20260Comments

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5 smart skincare habits for teenagers

Why adult acne persists and 5 ways to rethink treatment

Can zinc actually help with acne?

Ozempic face has the beauty world rethinking everything

Can tattoo removal change the look of dark skin?

Dermatologist reveals 5 habits quietly wrecking your skin

Skin doctors keep pointing to one surprising food

3 surprising things found around eyelash extensions

Moisturizer switch that changes skin in a week

How to get glowing skin without looking oily

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