The new year is a natural time of renewal, and the perfect moment to set goals around everything from your career to your relationships to your self-care routine. The new year is also an excellent time to think about skin renewal. In this edition of our Doctor’s Office series, Dr. Suzan Obagi, a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon... Read more »

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Most humans—with the exception of some reality-TV stars—would rather avoid cosmetic surgery. We talked to Dr. Mona Gohara, a board-certified dermatologist and associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine, about what to do and what to avoid right this very minute, so you can continue looking your best well into the future.... Read more »

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Chances are, you’ve heard about the wrinkle-reducing benefits of retinol, but might not understand exactly what this hero ingredient is—or everything it can do for your skin. In essence, retinol belongs to the class of ingredients known as retinoids, which are derived from vitamin A. Retinol works to stimulate collagen production and accelerate skin turnover,... Read more »