Your skin isn't dry. It's dehydrated, and there's a big difference. I see this in my treatment room all the time. Someone tells me their skin is dry, so they've been piling on heavier and heavier creams. Or they tell me they're oily, so they've been skipping moisturizer altogether. In both cases, the real issue is the same: their skin is short on water. Hydration is the most overlooked habit in skincare. It's also the one that everything else depends on. Here's what dehydrated skin looks...

Back acne is one of the most common things I treat, and most of the time, it isn't the products causing it. It's the shower routine around them. 1. Skip the scalding hot water I find this is a big proponent to causing "bacne." A hot shower feels incredible, especially on your back, but water that's too hot dries out your skin and pushes it to overproduce oil to compensate. More oil means more clogged pores. So just remember to keep it luke warm, not scalding. 2.Wash your hair before your body...

Cleansing is the foundation of skincare. It sounds basic, but doing it correctly — or incorrectly — affects nearly everything else in your routine. This is especially true if you deal with congested, oily, or dull skin, but it matters for every skin type. Here's how I recommend cleansing, and the mistakes I see most often. Choosing the right cleanser for your skin type If you have normal or combination skin, reach for a gentle gel cleanser — something that won't overstrip your skin's natural...