Beauty

Friday, January 4, 2019

6 Signs You Need a New Skincare Routine

When we hear the term “New Year,” many of us reflexively start pondering parts of our lives that may be due for a refresh. Could our

Don't Forget Your Body! 7 Skin Care Tips

By Brandith Irwin, MD

You probably have a daily skincare regimen for your face – but what about your body? We often focus so much on our face, neck, and chest

How to Layer Your Skincare Products

By Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD

If you’re like most women, your bathroom counter is cluttered with skincare products. Anti-aging serum. Moisturizer(s). Sunscreen. A

4 Research-Backed Supplements to Boost Your Hair, Skin, and Nails

By Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD

Collagen. Biotin. Shark cartilage. Frankincense. Even... placenta? Every day, patients in my dermatology practice ask about supplements

Should You Be Using a Skin Mask?

By Brandith Irwin, MD

Skin masks, though trendy, are really nothing new. Women have been putting hope in them since ancient times. Egyptian and Greek women made

A Dermatologist’s Tips for Using Latisse

By Brandith Irwin, MD

Latisse was originally discovered to be effective for growing eyelashes when eye doctors, who were using the drops to treat glaucoma,

How to Avoid Skincare Purchases You'll Regret

By Brandith Irwin, MD

We’re all human. We all have desperate days when we look at our skin in the mirror and cringe (yes, even dermatologists). Your first

How to Get Your Skin Ready for Winter

By Brandith Irwin, MD

A famous skin doctor in Estee Lauder’s generation, Erno Laszlo, used to say that “you want your skin to be just this side of dry.”

5 Tips for Beautiful Summer Skin

By Brandith Irwin, MD

Summer is great – vacation, a more flexible schedule (hopefully), dinners al fresco, fewer clothes, and more skin! We want our summer

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Contributors

Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD

Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD, is a Stanford-trained dermatologist, former Glamour beauty editor, and journalist who has written for The New York Times, Glamour, Allure, Real Simple, Women’s Health, and other publications. She has made many television appearances and co-hosted The Dermatology Show on Sirius-XM throughout medical school. Her personal skincare blog can be found on Instagram and Facebook.
Brandith Irwin, MD

Brandith Irwin, MD, is a board certified dermatologist and founder of Madison Skin & Laser Center in Seattle, Washington. She is also Co-Founder of SkinTour.com a website focused on accurate consumer education on nonsurgical, aesthetic procedures and products. Through her books and website, Dr. Irwin is dedicated to educating people about skin care in the context of a global conversation about beauty, self-esteem and inclusiveness.