D||R Blog

The clean beauty movement and misinformation are deeply intertwined? Why do you think that is?In beauty, clean is not well defined or regulated. O...

First, what is combination skin? How can you tell if you have it? I think some people have trouble figuring this out. Combination skin is a broad t...

If the thought of incorporating a retinol into your skincare routine only brings visions of dry, red, flaky, irritated skin, you’re definitely not ...

Let me guess: you've probably heard of the term antioxidants and how important they are for your skin, but maybe you don't know exactly what they a...

I love to problem solve and I love to help. I know that sounds cheesy, but I believe I was born to do it. All the personality tests, job surveys, a...

Lips are an amazingly specialized area of our skin. The top layer of the epidermis, the stratum corneum, is a hard, protective layer of dead kerati...

Are you struggling with your skin in addition to everything else in 2020?  Do you have irritation, redness, rashes, breakouts, or excessive dryness...

What exactly is anti-stress skin care? And is it something that anyone and everyone that's feeling stressed should be using? Stress is at an all-t...

Despite a summer of stay at home orders or slathering yourself in SPF, you may still have managed to secure yourself some sun-induced wrinkling and...

As a dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon at Modern Dermatology in Seattle, I spend my day doing procedures and my patients need products they ca...

THE “YES” LIST Vitamin C There are many forms of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) for topical use that have antioxidant benefits. When properly formulate...

Is a natural/clean skincare routine just as "effective" as a non-natural skincare routine? Yes and no. It depends on what you are trying to achieve...