We all want healthy skin, especially on our face - looking younger, with less acne, smaller pores, and smoother skin. Many will try to convince you that you have to spend a LOT of money and have a complex regimen. They really just want your money. Here is a simple regimen that makes a big difference.

We all hit a point where we want to look younger. Many will try to convince you that you have to spend a LOT of money and have a complex regimen. They really just want your money. Here is a simple regimen that makes a big difference.

There are two main types of rosacea: 1) redness with small visible blood vessels, and 2) pimples and pustules. Avoiding triggers is very important, and good over-the-counter options are available if you know how to use them.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a temporary darkening of the skin that has been inflamed or injured. It doesn’t itch or hurt, but most people with it do not like how it looks. It gets worse with sunlight. The sun is hard to avoid, but a combination of over-the-counter options + daily sun protection can really help.

Melasma is a blotchy brown darkening of the skin on the face. It is called the “mask of pregnancy” because it tends to occur during or after pregnancy. It gets worse with sunlight. The sun is hard to avoid, but a combination of over-the-counter options + daily sun protection can really help.

Bruises happen all the time. They happen when we have small bleeds under the skin but the skin doesn’t break, so the blood is trapped under the skin. They can be unsightly. Lots of things can make you easier to bruise - sun damage, age, chronic diseases, medicines, not enough Vitamin C or Vitamin K, etc. Learn how to deal with bruises with over-the-counter options.

When it comes down to it, clothing like wide-brim hats and long-sleeved shirts (especially UV clothing) are much better skin protectors than sunscreen.

If you are like me, you don’t really like the feel of sunscreen or the white film it leaves. There are now more options than ever before for those who don’t like sunscreen lotions.

Sunscreens can be complicated, so let’s simplify it. Here I’ll explain the two main ways to group sunscreens: 1) SPF and 2) type of blocker.