DIY skin care recipes with claims to magically transform your skin are everywhere. Last week, we talked about the possible dangers of applying baking soda on your face. Many dermatologists warn against miraculous claims of many DIY beauty recipes and speak about the dangers of blindly following DIY masks without research. There are many items...

Short answer: no. pH is very important in skincare.Too alkaline and your skin can experience drying, dehydration, and inflammation. If the pH is too acidic, you may experience breakouts, irritation, and burns. pH of 1 is acidic while pH of 14 is alkaline. Baking soda has a pH of about 9. As...

Discard mascara three months after purchase. Discard dried-up mascara. Adding water introduces bacteria & dilutes the preservative intended to protect against microbial growth. Don't store cosmetics at temperatures above 85F - more susceptible to deterioration of the preservative. Don't use any cosmetics near your eyes unless they are intended specifically...

#Milia resemble whiteheads, but they are not related to acne & shouldn’t be treated the same way. It is the build up of dead skin - composed predominantly of keratin - that gets trapped beneath the surface of the skin. What is the cause of milia? There is no single cause of milia,...

Hydroquinone is a topical skin-bleaching ingredient used to treat age spots, acne scars and hyperpigmentation by slowing down melanin production. Although it is effective for lightening dark spots, hydroquinone has a reputation for possibly creating carcinogens in the body, containing mercury, and causing other skin conditions such as ochronosis. Although much research...