Reader Question: Will Ambi Fade Cream Help With Dark Knuckles?
Reader Question: I started developing dark knuckles after moving to New Zealand from India in 2012. My hands feel cold throughout the year and I
Reader Question: I started developing dark knuckles after moving to New Zealand from India in 2012. My hands feel cold throughout the year and I
When I was 18, I had to have jaw surgery. My jaw literally became unhinged, and I had to have it reset. My mouth wired
The Best Diet for Your Skin Everyone wants to eat a healthy diet for a youthful, fit, healthy body. But we also want to look
I recently had the exciting opportunity to interview Jeanette Jacknin, M.D., board-certified in dermatology, and specialized in natural and CBD cosmeceuticals. Read on for the
I’m really excited to share with FutureDerm.com readers my exclusive interview with Melissa Burstein, co-founder, EVP, and Board of Directors Member of Ra Medical Systems. As
Skin care isn’t something that comes naturally to most people. And with ever-changing products and technologies, it’s important to get updated skin care information from
Pregnancy can be one of the most beautiful times of a woman’s life — blood volume will more than double (Clinical Hematology, 1985), resulting in that
Reader question: I suffer from melasma and was told by a dermatologist to avoid using self tanner on the areas where I have melasma patches
When you pick up most skincare products, you’ll notice the first ingredient is usually water. Given that laws generally require companies to list ingredients from
Phytic acid was first used clinically in early 1995 as a skin lighting agent. It works by blocking the entrance of iron and copper in
I’m proud to introduce seven brand-new FutureDerm products! These products are all based on customer feedback and reader requests, emails, and Q&A. We created state-of-the-art
My question is for my 14 year old daughter. She is a very athletic girl that is out in the hot CA sun a lot
By way of introduction, my name is Dr. Alvin Berger. I hold a MS, Ph. D, Post-doctoral NIH Fellowship, two Adjunct Professorships in Nutrition, and
Acne, like a lot of other skin conditions, is created by a lot of factors. It tends to occur more when you’re going through puberty
Recently, a reader emailed me the following: Dear Nicki, What are the best products to use during Dermapen treatments to help break up scars and
Sagging skin is an unfortunate plight following the most valiant of efforts: With age comes wisdom… and sagging skin. After nine grueling months of pregnancy
Hey Nicki, I’m curious about Tartartic Acid and Phytic Acid and the new classes of AHAs and BHAs in skincare. I’ve heard they’re the next
From a FutureDerm.com reader: I was wondering about human growth factors in skin care and cheaper alternatives to SkinMedica’s TNS Essential Serum. – M Dear M,
Dear FutureDerm Reader, I’m excited to share with you our most exciting, biggest launch ever! Four years in the works, we’re happy to be
A recent reader email: Must niacinamide be used with resveratrol? Can niacinamide without resveratrol be harmful to the skin because it inhibits sirtuins? Are there
From our email: I have read about sugar in the diet causing glycation, but what about sugar in skin care products? My facial sunscreen contains
Gemstone rollers are the latest “must-have” item that’s trending in a beauty industry that is absolutely booming. In fact, ever since Kim Kardashian made it
CBD skincare is all the rage lately, and for good reason: Ever since 9 states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana, it’s
I’ve been researching the topic of facial subcutaneous fat, ie ways in which it can be preserved but also the possibility of finding a way
Hi Nicki, I love your blog. I read every new post. You’ve done lots of articles on good inorganic sunscreens that contain antioxidants and are
“Collagen” is a buzzword in skin care, and for good reason: It keeps your skin youthful, supple, and firm. Yet starting at age 21, you’ll
Sometimes people ask me what makes FutureDerm different than other beauty or skin care blogs. Well, the fact that not one, but several, readers have
In my quest to lose the baby weight, I’ve been working out a lot. (Because, let’s face it, it’s easier to work out than it
A moment of refreshing honesty. The beauty book aisle is not always the most riveting or groundbreaking area in the bookstore. That’s why I am
I’ll admit it, I still geek out whenever I check our Google Analytics and see that I’ve gotten referral traffic from Reddit. Redditors tend to
Today I’m proud to present my interview with one of the most in-demand dermatologists in the country, Dr. Whitney Bowe, M.D. As a top dermatologist, Dr.
Hello, This question is for Nicki. Could Microneedling theoretically cure seborrheic dermatitis as the underlying cause of seborrheic dermatitis is an impaired skin barrier
We’ve all been there: We follow the strict cleanse-tone-moisturize skin care regimen of 3-steps (or 5-steps with exfoliation and a serum, or 10 steps if
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation, also known as PIH, is one of three major types of hyperpigmentation. The other two, sun damage and melasma, can be read about
First, it was retinoids. Then, it was antioxidants, like vitamin C, vitamin E, green tea, and a plethora of others. And then it was all-natural
With this post, we are excited to introduce our new guest writer, Katie Kuchenreuther! The latest Twitter trend is giving “the science of beauty” a
Drinkable collagen is a growing trend that celebrities swear by. Collagen production decreases by approximately 1 percent with each year of age after maturity (about
Recently, I received a Twitter question about what to do at-home about syringoma, or those tiny little white bumps that most commonly form under the
St. Ives Apricot Scrub has been sold in drugstores since the 1980’s. But in January 2018, it was reported that two plaintiffs are suing the product’s
Recently, a FutureDerm reader asked me if melatonin had any anti-aging effects for the skin. As with most things in dermatology and skin care, the
It can be hard to buy people skin care or hair care as gifts. I get it: You don’t want to show up with a
A week ago, I reviewed the [easyazon_link identifier=”B075JTZ9B2″ locale=”US” tag=”cosmeticswiki-20″]Glow Studio K-Beauty Hydrated Beauty Kit[/easyazon_link], for dry skin. Well, this week, I’ve decided to review
In politics, you can be on the left, far left, moderate, right, or far right. And when it comes to skin care and beauty, it
While I certainly appreciate what skin care ingredient databases like The Good Guide and the EWG’s Skin Deep Database are trying to do, I don’t
No, copper peptides shouldn’t be used with retinoids, at least not in my opinion, not for those with sensitive skin, and not for those who
An interesting question that I’ve been asked recently is whether or not you can mix probiotics and mineral makeup. The truth is, I have mixed
Now through September 10, 2017, receive 20% off EVERYTHING in the FutureDerm Shop! Use coupon code “LABORDAY”.
Back in the day, Paula Begoun was the first skincare expert to propose that you don’t need to use a separate eye cream. While some dermatologists and aestheticians
If you could apply a skin care cream that 50 people had stuck their finger in, or a fresh one, which would you pick? That’s
Melasma is a common skin problem, affecting women commonly during pregnancy, puberty, menopause, and other times of significant hormonal change (AAD). This makes sense, given
Homemade sunscreens are nonsense. Let’s just start there. A few years ago, fearmongering became huge in the beauty industry. Although the EWG is technically comprised
Today I’m pleased to present my interview with Dr. Laura Belus, ND. As a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine Dr. Belus believes that
Ever wish you could design your own skincare? Or have skincare products truly designed just for you? Introducing the beta FutureDerm Specialist Customizable Skin Care System.
When I was 19 and super into skincare, I think my friends thought I was a little coo-coo. But now that I’m into my thirties,
We all know that sleep is super important for looking our best. (They didn’t call her Sleeping Beauty for nothing, amirite?) But, at the same
Nowadays, the skincare market is more crowded than ever, and companies are looking for new ways to stand out. Considering that studies have shown ingredients
Recently, a brand sent me a bath box. Thinking it was just another beauty subscription box, I honestly wasn’t all that enthralled (sorry, I’m a
Ever see little raised bumps underneath your eyes? Fear not — they’re not clogged pores or whiteheads or acne — they’re milia, tiny white bumps
Wishing you and yours all of the best, and we will be back for the new year!!
There was ice cream, and then Dairy Queen introduced the Blizzard. There were taxi cabs, and then Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp invented Uber. And, in
If you’re not getting great results from your skincare, I suggest that you stop blaming aging, the products, the ingredients, the salesperson at Sephora, or even
I think somebody should make a song about all of the different forms of vitamin C. Like a vitamin C jingle: L-ascorbic acid is the
1. Let’s start of at square one, why did you become an aesthetician? Even as a young girl I always saw that everyone had the
When I was in medical school, I worked part-time at a GNC to help make ends meet. One day, a man walks in, and he
Triple cleanses are all the rage in Korea. You start with a tissue and wipe off dirt and loose debris from your skin. Next, you
I talk a lot about how food is NOT skin care. That said, the newest skincare trend is the Teatox, in which tea bags are
Jelly packs are the latest and greatest skin care innovation out of South Korea. (I swear, every week there is a new one — last
There’s an internet rumor out there that perfume may age your neck. Those who claim this say that the musk may be irritating, while the
Glycolic acid is to skin care what jeans are to your wardrobe: It may not be the fanciest, but it is certainly a staple of anyone who
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Cleansing Oil is the latest new product from Kiehl’s. I’ll be honest, the best thing about being a skincare blogger is all
There are good things, and then there are legends. Tommy Girl was a good fragrance, but Chanel No. 5 is legendary. Too Faced Better than Sex mascara is
If 2016 is known for anything other than a crazy presidential election year, it also should be known as the year the skincare market doubled
So, first, some back story on this post. The amazing dermatologist and creator of The Skin Type Solutions, Dr. Leslie Baumann, M.D. once published a textbook
If you know me well, you know that I’m half-business and Type-A, and I’m half-positive thinking and quirky. So when a PR agency recently
For centuries now, Louis Pasteur’s pathogenic theory of medicine, in which it is proposed that microorganisms are the cause of many diseases, made many of
Skincare oils are the new BB cream: One day, nobody ever heard of them. The next, the question isn’t do you need one, but rather, which ones
Sometimes, when it comes to skincare, the best ingredients come straight from nature. No lab can come close to the great outdoors. It may look
We’ve all seen the “paraben free” claims cluttering skincare and personal care products. Parabens are preservatives that have been used help skincare products maintain a
I’m pleased to announce I was recently invited to the launch of Dr. Deepak Chopra and nutritionist Kimberly Snyder’s new book, Radical Beauty! This is
#1.) FutureDerm Time-Release Retinol 0.5 Of course it’s my favorite — I formulated it (together with cosmetic chemists!) FutureDerm Time-Release Retinol 0.5 is an exclusive serum designed to
“It’s a funny thing coming home. Nothing changes. Everything looks the same, feels the same, even smells the same. You realize what’s changed is you.”
Recently, there was quite the controversy when it was revealed that many facial masks might be unsanitary. As Racked first reported, it turns out that the
The question I get asked most at FutureDerm is, what are the best products? Since Paula Begoun already has a product review glossary, and many
Korean skin care has introduced us to so many wonderful new ingredients and techniques (who doesn’t double cleanse these days?) But one ingredient that can
Aside from sun protection antioxidants are the best way to keep your skin looking bright and youthful. For those who aren’t in the know, an
Have you ever found yourself reading a review for an awesome new skin care product, and thinking to yourself, “Okay… but how do I fit this
Retinoids are the gold standard of anti-aging in skin care. As Dr. Ranella Hirsch, M.D., president-elect of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons, once said
Dermatitis is a prevalent skin care condition, affecting about 3.5% of the population, or about 1 in every 30 people. It’s technically defined by dryness and recurring skin rashes that
Skin care boosters are ultra-concentrated formulas designed to help you come up with the right concoction for your skin. Brand new in 2015, skin care boosters are
I’ve been getting this question a LOT from readers recently, and it’s no wonder: This message is everywhere. In fact, one of my favorite beauty experts,
When you think of zinc sunscreen, the first thing that likely pops into your head might be that classic image of a lifeguard in red
If you’re in my line of work, which is technically to discover and write about new skin care products, you’ll notice that trends start to
Beauty Myth Busted: Is it OK to Use Toothpaste on Skin? Don’t put toothpaste on your skin. I just wanted to make that clear, because
It’s that time of the year again — the sun comes out, the hats go on, and so do the layers of sunscreen! Since my inbox
So let me kick off this post by being honest about something: I don’t like most facial oils. In fact, I don’t like the
We’re proud to be offering a 30% off sale on any and all things FutureDerm until June 30th! Visit our Shop to load up on
I think Americans are skeptical. Skeptical of marketing claims. Skeptical of politicians. Skeptical of whether or not something is really “organic,” “gluten-free,” or even “healthy.”
The best treatments for acne scarring are, unfortunately, available from a dermatologist’s office. However, with time and effort, there are several treatments that will make
Retinol has long been considered the gold standard of anti-aging, and for good reason: As Dr. Ranella Hirsch, M.D., president-elect of the American Society of Dermatologic
Recently, a reader asked me if it was better to use vitamin C or AHA first. My answer? Usually AHA. Here’s why: AHAs are usually more acidic