What is a Tretinoin Purge

At the start of any Tretinoin (generic Retin-A) treatment routine, your prescribing doctor or dermatologist will…

How long is it safe to use Retin-A

Tretinoin (generic Retin-A) is one of the most effective medications on the market for treating and…

Latisse vs. Castor Oil

Our verdict in a nutshell: in the battle of Latisse vs. Castor Oil, it’s a clear win for Latisse.

Can Latisse be used on eyebrows?

While Latisse is only FDA-approved to be used for eyelash growth — and not on eyebrows — investigators…

Trying to gain weight by using birth control? Talk to a doctor.

Although weight gain is the most…

What is the ‘pull out’ method?

To prevent conception, the male partner “pulls out” his penis from the female partner’s vagina after…

Birth control to stop periods

The most reliable birth control methods to stop or pause your periods are:

What’s in a skincare routine?

Let’s talk your everyday skincare routine. We’ve seen the 2-step, 10-step, 17-step suggestions, but what…

All about age spots

What are age spots?

Anti-aging with retinol

Fact: retinol slows down your skin’s aging process. Applying retinol equates to constantly exfoliating your skin…

Common mistakes using homemade face masks

We often think the idea of natural ingredients must automatically mean a treatment is…

Are acne scars permanent?

Short answer: No, because there is treatment. (Thank goodness!) Technically speaking, however, scars are…

Can wrinkles be reversed?

Wrinkles are a sign of sun-damaged skin. The American Academy of Dermatology states that wrinkles can be reduced…

Where acne is on your face, and what it means

It’s tough to identify what specifically is causing your acne, but the location…

How wrinkles form

Wrinkles form due to breakdown of elastin and collagen in the dermis (the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis…

Which anti-aging creams actually work?

Most anti-aging creams, especially for aging skin (or even young skin that has premature…

Birth control for acne

Many of us have heard of how the pill can potentially help acne. This is true, though only for pills that contain both…

Birth control without hormones

Hormone-free birth control options are both effective and affordable. Below are six commonly used methods.

How birth control affects the body

Most long-term birth control works by releasing hormones that stop ovulation and thicken the…

Can acne be genetic?

Not entirely, but partially, yes. In December 2018, a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications looked at…

Birth Control vs. IUD

Many personal factors should be taken into consideration when choosing between the pill and an IUD. Both are highly…

Can acne be caused by stress?

No, not directly, but stress can trigger breakouts.