Hoping to lighten up scarring, freckles or dark spots on your skin? You may have heard that hydroquinone—a brightening agent—is strong enough to get the job done. And while it’s true that it’s a powerful ingredient, the Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale of over-the-counter hydroquinone due to rising concerns over side effects from its use.

Why You Should Consider Natural Lighteners...

She’s the OG beauty influencer, the person who taught you to wash your face before bed no matter what and apply sunscreen before going outside or else. Now, it’s time to return the favor with beauty gifts suited exactly to her. From a luxurious hair oil to a spa-worthy microcurrent device, here are our no-fail picks for the beauty-loving mom in your life.

Dealing with dry skin is enough to leave anyone frustrated, frazzled and, well, flaky. Even worse, chronic dryness is associated with a disrupted skin barrier. “Without an optimal barrier function your skin becomes more vulnerable to minor trauma and infections, and it will take longer to heal,” says Dr. Hadley King, a board-certified dermatologist and clinical instructor of dermatology at the...

The past year has altered the way we go about our daily lives. Now more than ever, we spend a significant chunk of our day glued to our screens—whether it’s for work, leisure or socializing with friends. But what many of us may not realize is that the more time we spend in front of our laptops and mobile phones, the more harm we may be doing to our skin.

As it turns out, digital eye strain is not...

There’s a reason why face masks are shorthand for self-care­—it’s because they really work. In order to get the most out of a mask, however, you have to choose one that caters to your complexion.

If your skin type is dry, you’ll want a mask that offers a serious hydration boost. According to Dr. Michele Green, a board-certified dermatologist in New York, ingredients to look for include:

• Hyaluroni...

Microcurrents, light therapy, microneedling—oh my! It can feel like every day we’re seeing in our feeds some new gadget designed to rejuvenate our skin. And with these devices being used more and more at home (no longer only during trips to the spa or the dermatologist’s office), it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the options. But it’s totally worth it to add a device to your skin care routine,...

If you’re battling dry skin, especially during the winter months, you’re in good company. The combination of colder temperatures and decreased humidity can be harsh on skin, leaving it feeling flaky and tight, explains Dr. Marisa Garshick, a board-certified dermatologist at Medical Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery (MDCS) in New York.

Of course, dry skin is not a winter-only issue. In fact, dry skin...

Your daily skin care regimen and holy grail products may have shaved five years off your appearance, but if you haven’t been as meticulous in looking after your neck, there’s a good chance it’s been displaying everything your face has been trying to hide all along. Think wrinkles, fine lines and sagging, crepey skin.

How Aging Changes Skin

In your 20s or 30s, keeping wrinkles and fine lines at bay...

At the end of each year, we release our list of the most-searched brands, products, and ingredients on our site. It’s one of our most anticipated stories of the year—but like almost everything else in 2020, this year’s list looks a little different. Based on our analysis of our 2020 search data, it comes as no surprise that we’re all looking for ways to lean a little deeper into our self-care...