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5 Signs You’re Dealing with Hormonal Acne—and How to Treat It

5 Signs You’re Dealing with Hormonal Acne—and How to Treat It

Ah, hormonal acne—those pesky, painful, and unpleasant pimples that show up at the worst times imaginable (read: right before a long-awaited vacation or just before your sister’s wedding). Weren’t you supposed to shake off acne in your teen years? Read…

Are You Applying Your Skin-Care Products Correctly?

Are You Applying Your Skin-Care Products Correctly?

Okay, so you’ve got your daily skincare routine down: cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer. But, have you ever stopped to think that how you apply these products is just as important as the products themselves? There is, actually, a right way to apply skincare…

What Dermatologists Know About Wrinkles That You Don’t

What Dermatologists Know About Wrinkles That You Don’t

“Line-free lips are a sign of youth, beauty and sexuality,” says Marina Peredo, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and an associate clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. “When lips age, they get thinner and develop…

This Enduring Trend Is One of the Best Things You Can Feed Your Body

This Enduring Trend Is One of the Best Things You Can Feed Your Body

Matcha—the premium green tea powder from Japan used for drinks or as an ingredient in food—has made its way beyond smoothies, Starbucks lattes, and our social media feeds. In 2017, you’ll find it in everything from healthy chia pudding and froyo to (less healthy)…

5 Signs You’re Dealing with Hormonal Acne—and How to Treat It

5 Signs You’re Dealing with Hormonal Acne—and How to Treat It

Those pesky, painful, and unpleasant pimples that seem to pop up at the worst times imaginable—right before a long-awaited vacation or just before your sister’s wedding for all your family to see—are downright difficult to deal with. Weren’t you supposed to shake off…