Updated June 2026 In recent years, social media has fueled a surprising trend: children as young as eight or nine are building complex skincare routines filled with serums, peels, and luxury creams. While it may look harmless—even cute—this skincare phenomenon...

One of the biggest myths in skincare is that you have to spend a fortune to have healthy, glowing skin. As a dermatologist, I can confidently say that price doesn’t always equal performance, and budget skincare doesn't have to compromise...

If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Reddit’s SkincareAddiction threads, you’ve likely come across the term slugging. No, it’s not about garden pests or boxing techniques—it’s a viral skincare trend that promises glowy, glass-like skin by morning. While the concept...

Have you heard the exciting news?  ERLY Night Moisturizer was recently featured by Allure in The 8 Best Peptide Creams to Smooth the Look of Fine Lines. That recognition highlights something I’ve seen firsthand—when formulated well, peptide creams can be...

If you’ve ever read the back of a skincare product and spotted “hyaluronic acid” (often abbreviated as HA), you might have wondered why it’s everywhere—and why dermatologists keep raving about it. Is it some high-tech synthetic ingredient? A magic potion?...

When it comes to skincare, what you use matters—but how you use it is just as important. One of the most common questions I get as a dermatologist is: What’s the right order to apply my skincare products? And the...