Dark circles can make even a well rested face look exhausted, and doctors say sleep often isn't the only factor at play. Sun exposure, genetics, dehydration and the natural aging process can all contribute to a shadowed under eye area. Several dermatology and skincare experts shared what actually causes dark circles, which treatments work and…
As a child growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, warm weather was a year round constant, and spending hours outside was simply part of daily life. It wasn't until moving to New York City as an adult that the writer, a 44 year old Black mother, learned how much she didn't know about protecting melanin…
The serum sits in nearly every bathroom cabinet — but almost nobody is using it the way dermatologists actually recommend.
What Vitamin C Is Really Doing to Your Skin
Few skincare ingredients are as widely bought and as quickly abandoned as vitamin C. It gets recommended constantly, purchased on faith, used inconsistently, then quietly replaced…
Tretinoin is a prescription-strength topical retinoid derived from vitamin A, and it works by speeding up skin cell turnover to shed dead skin and support new cell growth. It is currently one of skincare's most talked about ingredients, with more than 38,100 posts on TikTok discussing its benefits, but dermatologists say its strength makes it…
One week, one 100% beef tallow moisturizer, and a face full of surprises.
From slugging to salmon sperm facials to anti-wrinkle straws, internet beauty culture has never shied away from the unconventional. But few trends have sparked as much divided reaction as the recent rush to slather rendered beef fat directly onto the face.
Beef…
Podiatrists and dermatologists explain the shower habits quietly sabotaging the skin on your feet.
Be honest: When you shower, do you actually wash your feet, or do you just let the soapy runoff handle it? If it's the latter, dermatologists and podiatrists say you might be setting yourself up for more trouble than you realize.…
A 23-year-old melanoma survivor is sounding the alarm as Gen Z brings tanning culture roaring back online.
Nichole Sims was just 15 when she started climbing into tanning beds, chasing the same golden glow her friends showed off before homecoming and prom. Eight years later, that habit came with a diagnosis she never expected: melanoma,…
Forget the 10-step routine — dermatologists say a handful of basics can do the heavy lifting for healthier skin.
Scroll through social media long enough and skincare can start to feel like a science experiment: layers of serums, essences and tools promising transformation. But dermatologists say the truth is far simpler. Beginners don't need a…
For people with darker skin tones, managing atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema, often comes with extra hurdles that can delay diagnosis and effective treatment. Dermatologists say understanding those challenges, and learning how to speak up during appointments, can make a meaningful difference in getting the right care.
Eczema typically shows up as redness…
Here's the real talk on shoulder breakouts, razor bumps and the dark spots nobody warns you about.
Skipping a tank top because your back broke out. Avoiding a swimsuit because of bumps on your thighs. Dealing with razor bumps that leave dark marks weeks after the irritation is gone. If any of this sounds familiar,…

