"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...

With simple & basic ingredients, this lip scrub is great for those with sensitive lips and skin for those dry winter days. It also makes a budget-friendly thoughtful gift for the holiday season. The batch should be used about two or three weeks in an airtight container. Ingredients (makes 1.5...

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...