Updated May 2026 Why Does My Skincare Burn? If your skincare burns or stings, it’s often a sign that your skin barrier is irritated or compromised. Common causes include over-exfoliation, strong active ingredients like acids or retinoids, fragrance, or using...

If you or your child has eczema, you know how frustrating it can be. One day the skin looks calm, and the next day it’s red, itchy, and flaring without warning. As a dermatologist, I often tell my patients that...

Red light therapy has been popping up everywhere lately—spas, dermatologist offices, wellness centers, even at-home LED masks and wands. You may have seen people lying under glowing panels of light and wondered: What exactly is this? Does it really work? And...

The skin around the eyes is often the first place we notice signs of aging. Those fine lines, creases, and crow’s feet can appear seemingly overnight—making us look more tired or older than we feel. As a dermatologist, I’m frequently...

My summer wrap-up: the blonde-saving trick from Liz Jung, my no-fail nail formula, and the skincare and wellness rituals I’m carrying into fall.

If you’ve spent more than five minutes on beauty TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen it—someone pulling back their skin with clear adhesive strips or stretchy “lifting” tape, instantly revealing a snatched jawline or a higher-looking brow. Face tape is one...