In terms of topicals, “hydroquinone has long been the gold standard for lightening melasma,” says Sandra Lee, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of SLMD Skincare. Essentially, hydroquinone decreases the …
It’s a fact of life: What goes up must come down. And — as I’ve learned as I accumulate more birthdays — that includes one’s cheekbones and nasolabial folds (also …
Mandelic acid is also one of the best acid selections for those with darker complexions because it isn’t melanotoxic, Dr. Marmur notes. In other words, it doesn’t kill melanocytes and …
Retinol is the answer to almost any skin issue — acne, fine lines, dark spots, drooping, dullness, dark circles, enlarged pores — you can think of. The best retinol cream …
The best vitamin C serums are among the most potent skin-care products you can have in your collection for tackling some of the most common skin-care concerns — from dullness …