Factual Skincare by Claudia Shannon

Cetearyl Alcohol for Skin: Benefits and How to Use

Cetearyl alcohol is not an ingredient thatâ€™s used for its actual effects on the skin but more so for the composition and function of the product ...

Pantothenic Acid for Skin: Benefits and How to Use

Unlike other common moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, panthenol has the added advantage of acting as both a humectant and an emolli...

Amla Extract for Skin: Why Derms are Obsessed with This Antioxidant Powerhouse

Since amla is high in vitamin C, skincare products containing this superfood ingredient can prevent sun damage. Brightens skins: Studies have shown...

Here's what Dermatologists Think About Using Tamanu Oil for Your Skin

Gonzalez does note that if you're using a pure version of tamanu oil on you're face, there's simply no need to apply other oils as well. In its pur...

Dihydroxyacetone for Skin: Benefits and How to Use

Don't use with: Alpha hydroxy acids speed up the breakdown of DHA; while they're a good way to remove your tan once you're ready, don't use them wh...

Karanja Oil for Skin and Hair: The Complete Guide

Karanja oil is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal, making it a soothing ingredient in skincare and haircare. Instead, she recommends ...

How to Use Vitamin E Capsules in Your Skincare Routine, According to a Derm

But does applying the gel from vitamin E capsules truly incur the magic I've always credited it with? Even though all three experts I spoke to agre...

Glory Skincare Launched a Product Based on Feedback from 7000 Women of Color

'We built a private community where our consumers shared details about their skin type, images of their main concerns, and what products they wishe...

Women No Better At Multitasking Than Men, Study Finds

To test gender differences in multitasking abilities, Hirsch and colleagues asked the participants to engage in two sets of activities. In the firs...

Worst Cities for Your Skin

'There are studies to indicate that it's an addictive behavior.' Add to this the intense sun during the long summers and a low number of dermatolog...

Rosacea Skin Care Routine

When combined with the treatment plan your doctor recommends, a gentle skin care routine can reduce the chances that your rosacea will flare up.

Dermatologist or Aesthetician: How Do You Decide which to See?

Fuller has treated patients whose skin was damaged by aestheticians who werenâ€™t qualified to do a certain procedure. In general, itâ€™s best to s...