by admin | Nov 13, 2023 | Beauty
In terms of topicals, “hydroquinone has long been the gold standard for lightening melasma,” says Sandra Lee, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of SLMD Skincare. Essentially, hydroquinone decreases the production of melanin by inhibiting a...
by admin | Nov 11, 2023 | Beauty
It’s a fact of life: What goes up must come down. And — as I’ve learned as I accumulate more birthdays — that includes one’s cheekbones and nasolabial folds (also known as the creases between the nose and mouth).I’d previously used Botox to...
by admin | Oct 3, 2023 | Beauty
Mandelic acid is also one of the best acid selections for those with darker complexions because it isn’t melanotoxic, Dr. Marmur notes. In other words, it doesn’t kill melanocytes and won’t exacerbate discoloration. Instead, it will decrease the...
by admin | Aug 9, 2023 | Beauty
When we asked experts to share their favorite Korean eye creams on the market, we noticed something: Most of them are powered by peptides. In skin-care products, the popular ingredient boosts and replenishes amino acids, which are the building blocks for collagen...
by admin | Feb 8, 2023 | Beauty
In our extensive search for non-irritating retinols, we’ve discovered plenty of standouts that are at once ultra-effective yet gentle enough for the retinoid-intolerant. What makes these non-Rx gems so transformative is that they all contain either pure retinol...