Retinal? Retinol? Retinoids? What difference does it even make? We asked derms

Retinol is as close as it gets to a do-it-all topical skin care ingredient; dermatologists love its ability to boost skin cell turnover and spur the production of collagen (collagen being the fiber in skin that keeps it firm and smooth). Plus, it has ample data to back up its efficacy. But retinal, which belongs … Read more

Struggling with dark under eyes? Here’s how to treat them, according to derms

A stressful lifestyle, busy schedule and lack of sleep are known to cause dark under-eye circles — but they aren’t the only possible reasons. Other factors such as genetics, dehydration and age, can also cause them to form, making them uniquely challenging to treat. “Dark circles result from under-eye puffiness, volume loss, hyperpigmentation and visibility … Read more

Do you need a whole body deodorant … or can you just put deodorant on your whole body? Derms weigh in

As someone who easily overheats, I’m always looking for the next best product to help me manage sweat and odor. Whole body deodorant caught my interest, so I spoke with board-certified dermatologists Dr. Michele Green in New York City, and Dr. Marisa Garshick at MDCS Dermatology in New York, to find out everything about them, … Read more