The Best Ways to Treat Dry, Cracked Heels in the Winter, According to Dermatologists
Taking care of dry, cracked heels may not be the first thing on everyone’s skin care to-do list. Sure, they’re...
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15 Best Retinol Creams in 2025, According to Dermatologists
Retinol is seemingly everywhere lately—why? The vitamin A derivative can help exfoliate dead skin, promote cell turnover, improve hyperpigmentation, even...
Will a Shower Oil Really Fix My Dry, Chapped Skin?
Welcome to Ask a Derm, a series from SELF in which board-certified dermatologists answer your pressing questions about skin, hair,...
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10 Best Exfoliators for Mature Skin, According to Dermatologists | 2025 Picks
When it comes to skin care, exfoliation often feels like the secret handshake—it seems like all the cool kids know...
Yep, Eyebrow Dandruff Is a Thing. Here’s How to Get Rid of It
Finding a few flaky specs on your head isn’t anything out of the ordinary. But in your brow hairs? That...
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5 Best Moisturizers for Psoriasis in 2024, According to Derms
Scales. Plaques. Flaking. If you’re knowingly (and frustratingly) nodding your head, then you’re likely familiar with the autoimmune disease psoriasis,...
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The Best Red Light Therapy Devices for Clearer, Smoother Skin | 2024 Picks
Many brands would have you believe that you can strap a glowing, Michael Myers–esque mask onto your face, relax under...
How to Deal With the Super-Dry Skin Around Your Nose, According to Experts
No matter how much I moisturize my face in the winter, there’s always one stubborn spot that refuses to cooperate:...
Do Silicone Scar Sheets Actually Work?
In theory, this all sounds promising. But how well these sticky strips will work for you depends on the type...
How to Treat a Pimple Inside Your Nose
For the best results, Dr. Shokeen recommends buying a pre-mixed bottle online vs. making your own at home (since DIY...
Why Do Pimples Leave Dark Spots—Even If You Don’t Pop Them? We Asked a Dermatologist
Welcome to Ask a Derm, a series from SELF in which board-certified dermatologists answer your pressing questions about skin, hair,...
How to Treat Closed Comedones (a.k.a. Annoying Whiteheads)
So to manage any existing whiteheads—and prevent new ones from showing up—here are a few derm-approved treatment options to try:1....
3 Things That Will Actually Help Treat Keratosis Pilaris—And 3 That Won’t
However, retinoids are also notoriously irritating. In order to ensure they don’t make any inflammation worse, Dr. Shah suggests using...
Is Underarm Botox Worth It? We Asked 6 Sweaty People for Their Honest Reviews
Super sweaty folks know the struggle: Tons of antiperspirants, deodorants, and underarm wipes promise to be “clinical strength” or “outrageously...
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The Best Hand Creams With SPF, According to Dermatologists
This mineral-based hand cream from Unsun provides water-resistant protection for up to 80 minutes, meaning you’ll leave the pool in...
12 Best Lip Balms With SPF in 2024, Approved by Dermatologists
Cocokind’s Lip Shield has a subtle rosy tint that flatters a wide range of skin tones, is glossy without being...
The Empty Promises of ‘Medical-Grade’ Skin Care
So why does “medical-grade” deserve to be put on blast more than other unchecked claims? It aims to lure in...
‘Possibly Counterfeit’ Botox Has Been Linked to Hospitalizations and Illness in 2 States
And regardless of where you live, there are a handful of smart ways to ensure you’re getting the real deal...
10 Best Sunscreens for Sensitive Skin in 2024
If you have sensitive skin, it’s not uncommon to struggle with finding a sunscreen that’s both effective and non-irritating, Divya...
12 Best Tinted Sunscreens for Every Skin Type in 2024
Finding an SPF you want to slather all over your face every morning isn’t easy—but the best tinted sunscreen can...
Do Eyelash Extensions Cause Demodex Mites?
On this episode of American Horror Story: Beauty, I’m sorry to report that, on a microscopic level, some creepy, crawly...
The Best Moisturizing Body Washes I’ve Tried for My Super Dry Skin
Ever since I wrote an article on cleansers that don’t dry out my face last fall, I’ve been on the...
What Is Squalane, Exactly, and Should You Be Using It?
Squalane doesn’t get as much cred as hyaluronic acid and ceramides, but this master moisturizer deserves a special shoutout. And...
The Mental Health Effects of Acne Are Very, Very Real
Bright red zits between my eyebrows have immediately thrown me into a downward spiral of hopelessness and panic. Dark spots...
Why You Should Never, Ever Pop a Nose Pimple
There’s a special hell that is a ripe pimple cropping up in or around your nose. These intruders can be...
Exactly How Your Skin Changes in Your 40s, 50s, and 60s
Content developed independently by our editors and supported by our partners.Skin is the most visible marker of aging.1 The signs...
Is It a Terrible Idea to Get Botox at a Medi-spa?
There was a time when Botox was a hush-hush treatment exclusive to the rich and famous. This is not that...
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