Skin on Shine

Liven Up Your Skin Care Regimen And Save Some Of That Summer Luster

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It’s getting to be that terrible time of year for skin – if you’re like me, around now is when you begin to sport a dry, pasty look that foundation and bronzer simply can’t undo.

I went for a facial at

5 Ways to Prevent Dry Winter Skin

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With all the splendid things winter brings (Hello peppermint mochas from Starbuck’s, fab faux fur coats, and falling snowflakes!) comes one not-so-great aspect of this…

How Much Skin Should You Show?

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According to researchers, there's a magic number—and it's 40 percent. In a slightly hilarious study, scientists from the University of Leeds found that …

Would You Get a Placenta Facial?

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The reproductive organ long lauded for its richness in protein and iron may just be the next trend in beauty. We’ve heard of ancient rituals where people eat placenta after a birth. (Tastes like chicken? We bet not.) And the moms in our office can certainly…

2-Year-Old Can’t Cry, It Would Kill Her

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Skincare 101 Demystified

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Many people pay a handsome price for skincare that is nothing more than a common base cleanser with fragrance added. There are no therapeutic benefits, and yet most men and women do not understand the science behind truly beneficial skincare. Three years ago…

Munch your way to young-looking skin.

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What cool, crunchy snack is good for your figure... and your face?

A surprising skin save from a dermatologist!

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Last Thursday, NIA 24 hosted an event at Bloomingdale's to show off their awesome niacin-infused line. While NIA-lovers were testing products, I asked Dr. Ariel Ostad, a New York City dermatologist, to share the most important thing he tells his patients about skincare. And no, it's not sunscreen (although that is important!). Find out what he said after the jump.

Eczema and Psoriasis: The Natural Scientific Approach

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Eczema and psoriasis are common non-contagious skin disorders. Eczema, medically called "atopic dermatitis" is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder that affects more than 35 million people in the United States. This skin disorder often times occurs in people who suffer from asthma and hay…

Counter-Intuitive Beauty Advice: Why You SHOULD Moisturize Oily Skin

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It might sound weird, but it's totally true: even if you have super oily skin, you should still use moisturizer.

I wish I had known this as a teenager. I, of course, had super-oily, acne prone skin and I never touched moisturizer because I was sure it would break me out more. Instead I just applied every acne product I could find and tried to dry my skin out as much as possible. Sound familiar?

The reason this doesn't work is that your skin needs some moisture and if it gets too dry, it will produce more oil to make up for it. So by drying out your skin and not adding moisture, you're actually making it oilier! (As if the world wasn't cruel enough already.)

Now, the trick is to find the right moisturizer for your oily or acne-prone skin. TotalBeauty.com readers have a few suggestions: