Skin Health

There are many skin problems out there. Learn about how to maintain clear skin and keep it healthy with our skin care tips.

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“My Psoriasis Got So Bad that I Nearly Gave Up”

About 125 million people around the world have psoriasis, a skin condition that can be devastating. Here's one woman's story...


The Best Acne Scar Treatment for Even the Toughest Scars

As much as you’d like to forget your pimpled past, your face remembers—in the form of scars. Whether they’re raised...



Is Goat Milk Soap Good for Your Skin?

Goat milk soap does have benefits for soothing irritated, sensitive skin—but it's not for everyone. Learn more.

Cyndi Lauper Talks Vibrant Aging—and Staying a ‘Working Girl’ at 70

The Grammy, Emmy, and Tony award-winning artist opens up on how she takes care of herself, the science on singing...


I Tried the Kardashians’ “Homemade” Face Mask—Here’s What Happened

It's practically edible: Four delectably simple ingredients were the formula for a homemade face mask that our reporter discovered as...

Mandy Moore Gets Candid About a Private Health Struggle

This Is Us star Mandy Moore was diagnosed with a condition that affects 21 million Americans. Here she shares what...


New Study: This Unlikely Exercise Can Give You Gorgeous Skin

With countless products promising to turn back the clock on aging skin, a new study out of Japan offers...


Are ‘Stick-and-Poke’ Tattoos Really Safe? Here’s What a Doctor Says

Stick-and-poke tattoos can hurt less and heal faster, but are these machine-free, old-school tattoos actually safe? Here's what hand-poked...


This Is What a Dermatologist First Notices About You

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends seeing a dermatologist once a year as part...

9 Best Sunscreens for Oily Skin in 2023, from Dermatologists and Estheticians

The best sunscreens for oily skin are uniquely formulated to be light, yet protective, according to skincare experts.


8 Best Sunscreens for Dry Skin in 2023, from Doctors and Skincare Experts

Sunscreen is important for all skin types, but dry skin needs a little extra hydration. Here are the best...


8 Best Sunscreens for Sensitive Skin in 2023, from Dermatologists and Estheticians

Shop wisely so your sunscreen doesn't irritate your sensitive skin. Skincare experts share their own favorites that are gentle yet...


Sunburned Lips? Here’s What Doctors Say You Should Do

Sunburned lips can be painful, but may also require a trip to the doctor. Here's what an emergency room...


Here Comes the Sun: A Dermatologist’s 5 Best Rules to Protect Your Family from Sun Damage

Sun protection is key, even when you're all eager to race out the door. One dermatologist based in the South shares...

Bikini Wax Wisdom from Waxing Specialists: 6 Things You Should Never Do, and 3 You Should

Bikini wax specialists share their secrets for after-wax care to prevent infection, irritation, and ingrown hairs.


Sun Blister: Here’s How to Tell If You Have One, and How to Treat It

Sometimes a day of fun in the sun turns into a bad sunburn, and you might even end up with...


When You Use Olive Oil and Other All-Natural Oils as Moisturizer…Do You Absorb the Fat Content...

Using olive oil, avocado oil or coconut oil is a gratifyingly all-natural way to keep skin supple. If you're curious whether...


If You Don’t Wear Sunscreen While Flying, This Might Convince You to Start

Apply that SPF every day—even when you get on an airplane!


Is Sunscreen Safe for Pregnant People?

Two doctors share what every expectant parent needs to know about the link between some sunscreens and cancer, birth...


‘What SPF Do I Need?’ Here’s a Dermatologist’s Reliable Method for Choosing

Data show there's a good chance you're not totally sure of which SPF you need. A dermatologist explains how to...


Do Discoloration Correcting Serums Actually Work?

The short answer is yes, so long as you use them correctly. Learn how discoloration and dark spot correction serums...


9 Genius Homemade Face Mask Ingredients for “Winter Skin Syndrome”

Keep a healthy glow even in the gray months with these doctor-approved, everyday ingredients that are genius for whipping up 


These Are the Only 3 Skincare Products a Dermatologist Says We All Need

Whether you're strapped for cash or overwhelmed by how complicated skincare can seem, these dermatologists simplify the...

The 3-Step Skincare Process Derms Are Recommending This Summer—and 3 Products to Halt Until Fall

Sun damage can continue for hours after you've come indoors. Dermatologists say this bare-bones summer skincare routine...


Miranda Kerr Just Shared Her 4 Secrets for Gorgeous Skin, Low Inflammation, and Better Digestion

The supermodel, wellness entrepreneur, wife and mom reveals how she gets that angelic glow. An exclusive with The Healthy @Reader's...


One Major Effect of Blue Light on Your Skin, Says Research

A dermatologist weighs in on the current research behind how a social media scrolling habit and our other dependence on...


4 Unexpected Body Parts That Are Sunscreen Musts, Says Research

Are you protecting all of the high-risk areas for skin cancer? (Are you sure?) Derms weigh in on their...


The Scalp Skin Cancer and Brain Connection, Plus 6 Quality Scalp Sunscreen Products

Serious skin cancer of the scalp accounts for 15 percent of all skin cancer cases—in part, experts say, because...


Which Sunscreen Works Better: Spray vs. Lotion? Dermatologists Reveal 5 Rare Sunscreen Facts

We have their verdict—plus, the answers to more sunscreen questions you didn't realize you had.