Dermatologist Advice on Treating Sunburns This Summer

Treating a sunburn should start by taking some of the heat out of the affected area. Still, managing inflammation and discomfort is essential when dealing with a painful sunburn. A key is to take measures sooner rather than later. If you know you have a sunburn, treat it as soon as possible to get the best results.

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Is Skin Condition Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra Treatable?

skin tags

Better known as DPN, this skin condition shows up as black or brown “tags” around the cheeks, forehead, eyes, back, chest and neck. Although they are not the same as skin tags, they are commonly elevated slightly above the skin’s surface. This similarity to skin tags in the way they hang is also often self-diagnosed…

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What Is Skincare Layering?

Although used for decades in Asia, skin layering is reasonably new to Americans. Skincare layering was introduced in 1968 when Clinique was the first on the main beauty scene as they presented a practical three-step line of skincare products. Americans embraced the routine and welcomed a multi-step process to achieve beautiful skin. The steps increased…

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Black Skincare Influencers

black skin care influencers

Although skin care is meant to be inclusive, it has historically been lacking in representing women and men of color. In 2020, Sephora set new standards of diversity not previously seen, including size, gender, but most notably racial recognition, with more than a third of the top skincare influencers being Black. Comprised of both men…

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