This post is hitting particularly close to home for me right now – literally, close to home. As we go into what feels like the second month of being confined indoors due to extreme wildfire smoke, not only are we getting stir crazy and just crazy in general, it has also gotten me thinking about […]

If you’ve entered your 40s or 50s and suddenly noticed your skin feels thinner, drier, less firm, or simply “different,” you’re not imagining it. Hormones play a major role in skin health, and the changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause can have a dramatic effect on your complexion. Many women are surprised to learn […]

If you’ve been treating what looks like acne around your mouth, nose, or chin but nothing seems to work—or the condition is actually getting worse—you may not be dealing with acne at all. Perioral dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin condition that often resembles acne, leading many people to use the wrong products and unintentionally […]

What pool days, beach trips, and hot weather are really doing to your skin barrier. Summer means pool days, beach trips, workouts in the heat, and long hours outdoors — but for acne-prone skin, all that summer fun can come with unexpected side effects. If your skin feels more irritated, oily, congested, or broken out […]