You might be aware that antioxidants are in some of your favorite skin care products, but maybe not what they actually are or how they work. Well, it’s worth getting familiar with this all-star class of ingredients because antioxidants can do a world of good for your skin.

According to Dr. Rhonda Klein, a board-certified dermatologist in Connecticut, “Antioxidants protect the skin by limiting free...

A vitamin C serum is a morning skin care staple with major anti-aging benefits. And there are plenty of reasons why SkinCeuticals’ C E Ferulicis the most sought-after vitamin C serum of all time. It’s been vetted by scientific studies galore and has over two thousand five-star reviews from Dermstore shoppers, for starters. But it isn’t the only powerhouse vitamin C in the brand’s repertoire—which...

When it comes to your complexion, seeing red is not always a good thing—especially if you have sensitive skin that reacts from the slightest triggers. While facial redness is one of the most common skin issues to deal with, the whys and hows behind it are often a mystery. So here are some facts about redness to keep in mind the next time your skin is looking flushed.

1. Redness comes in different...

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...

When it comes to skin care ingredients, few are as well-renowned—not to mention as effective—as hydroxy acids. The category is comprised of two sub-categories—alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids, both of which can do a world of good for complexions across the spectrum. But are they right for you? Here’s what to know before you dive in.

1. Acids can help your entire skin care routine work...

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You’ve probably seen her face in some of fashion’s most iconic advertisements, and we’re hoping you remember her from our recent holiday campaign. But these days, model and actress Noot Seear is switching gears and focusing on a new culinary venture. For the latest installment of our More Than Skin Deepseries, we caught up with the Vancouver native to chat about the...

If you’ve ever tried to concoct a DIY face mask and ended up with a Pinterest fail, you can appreciate the work of cosmetic chemists. These scientists are the brains behind our favorite products, and without them, we’d all be wearing mashed avocado on our faces rather than the real-deal active ingredients that actually work.

Ron Robinson is a master of transforming said ingredients into highly...

It’s easy to get carried away with unnecessary skin care steps, especially when it seems like everyone in your feed is dropping their 14-product nighttime routine. But more and more experts are now recommending a simpler, streamlined approach for healthy skin. Think: fewer steps, more targeted ingredients.

It’s an approach that our own experts have long embraced. “My philosophy on healthy skin is...

As one of the industry’s leading facialists, Kate Somerville has been healing and treating skin for the past two decades. From her highly acclaimed Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts Clinic to her cult-favorite line of products, Kate has made it her mission to transform people through skin care.

To help you get to know this “guru of glow” better, we caught up with Kate to hear her secrets to...

Few ingredients are as deserving of a place in your routine than vitamin C. While many of us are familiar with its benefits as part of a healthy diet, the antioxidant has also become a staple in skin care regimens, and for good reason. From cleansers to serums to moisturizers and face masks, formulas with vitamin C make the most of its “widespread properties and ability to regenerate the skin,”...