Not all acne is created equal. Dermatologists recommend benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid to treat acne, but which one should you use? Both products treat acne, but they target different types. The general rule of thumb: Inflammatory acne (red pimples, papules, pustules) responds to benzoyl peroxide, which fights bacteria that...

"There are many reasons for oily skin, including stress, humidity, genetics and fluctuating hormones," according to board-certified dermatologist Deirdre Hooper. "These factors can make oily skin difficult to manage; however, there are several things you can do at home to reduce the oil." To help control oily skin, Dr. Hooper...

A component of the skin barrier, ceramides are lipids or fat molecules that help the skin retain moisture and allow for proper function. Ceramides are the body's natural moisturizer, and the barrier that prevents dehydration. They are produced naturally by the skin, but they become depleted over time as we age. After age 20, the body...

Follow Good Skin Care Basics Wear a broad spectrum sunscreen. Don't smoke. Remove makeup before bed. Use moisturizer. Sleep on Your Back When you sleep in certain positions night after night, it leads to "sleep lines" -- wrinkles that become etched into the top layers of skin and don't fade once...