Ask a Dermatologist

Blackheads are a special kind of annoying. They're pesky, persistent, and seem to be more difficult to clear out than other forms of skin congestion. Luckily, if you struggle with these particular kinds of invaders, you've come to…

Personally, I can never have enough rose-infused products in my skincare routine. Whether that's a toner, mask, or even body lotion, this is one powerhouse ingredient you absolutely shouldn't sleep on. Don't believe me? Just ask…

By now, you've probably tried adding at least one AHA, BHA, or even physical exfoliant to your skincare routine. Although there are arguments made for (and against) each, to me it's more about knowing your skin type and doing what…

I love a good facial exfoliant as much as the next person, as it really helps keep my pores clean and my skin feeling smoother. I won't lie to you, though: I've started to need a little decongesting elsewhere on my body and it…

Having sensitive or reactive skin is no walk in the park. There are plenty of perfectly normal ingredients out there that can trigger a reaction—meaning you have to be extra careful about what you use on your complexion.…

As a beauty editor, I feel like I’m constantly consulting dermatologists about what I should put on my face. I love asking the derms I know about everything skincare-related—whether it’s the buzziest new ingredient, the latest and…

Although Alexiades is paving the way for innovative skincare procedures with these methods, she also has quite a bit to share about active ingredients (for us average folks) that can help eliminate the need for future procedures…

Facial steamers are devices that use heated (sometimes ionized) water to help unclog pores when you use the device directly on your face. Derms have mixed opinions on them, but most still say they can be beneficial in some ways to…

Take it from someone who knows: Struggling with acne can be a chore, a journey, a battle, and everything in between. If you have (or have had) it, you know. Sure, serums, toners, light therapy, and other treatments can be effective…

In my book, January will always be a somewhat special time. Although I'm biased because it's my birthday month, I always like to use this month as a way to refresh and look ahead. Obviously, that usually entails journaling out new…