
“The ingredient with the best long term research and results for anti-aging are those derived of vitamin A, or retinoids. You can get them in a variety of strengths, from retinols which are available over the counter, to retinoic acids, which you get by prescription from your dermatologist.”
“Only women with very oily skin may want to add toner to their skin-care routine. A toner can reduce some oil, but you can get even better results from a mattifying cleanser or mineral makeup, which also sops up oil.”
“With a face balm, any dryness and flakiness will disappear, and wrinkles will be less obvious.”
“With most skin conditions, you either have a genetic predisposition to them or not. They can be exacerbated by stress, either emotional, such as meeting your future in-laws, or environmental, such as an allergen.”
“The best bet is to crouch like your mom told you to.”
“It’s an incredibly bad idea to apply something not meant for the skin.”
“Essential fatty acids help with dry skin because they’re one of the core components of sebum, the skin’s natural oil.”
“Since sun is the biggest external cause of hyperpigmentation, remember to wear a sunblock with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Those with darker skin aren't exempt. They're actually more susceptible to discoloration following trauma such as acne or sunburn.”
“Wear clothes made of natural fibers like cotton – not synthetics – because they wick sweat.”
“If the prescription is supposed to be taken for eight weeks, and your acne gets better after four, it's important to finish what you've been given.”