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The 13 Best Lip Plumping Glosses and Balms

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When it comes to finding the best lip plumpers, the process can quickly become overwhelming with complicated ingredient lists and seemingly countless options. Board-certified dermatologist Peterson Pierre of the Pierre Skin Care Institute in Thousand Oaks, California, recommends looking for lip plumpers enriched with hyaluronic acid. According to Pierre, the moisture-attracting ingredient offers a plumping effect since it can hold 1,000 times its weight in water. He also recommends looking for lip plumpers infused with moisturizing and conditioning ingredients such as shea butter and ceramides to leave your lips feeling smooth and moist.

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12 Anti-Dandruff Shampoos That Simply Work

Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is one of the best non-prescription options–in fact, without a prescription, you’d be hard-pressed to find another treatment with the anti-fungal treatment, Ketoconazole 1%. “Preventing dandruff consists of moisturizing and conditioning your scalp regularly, avoiding hair care products you’re sensitive to, and using shampoos that have either ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, salicylic acid, zinc or tar,” offers board-certified dermatologist Dr. Peterson Pierre.

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A Guide to Getting Healthy Glowing Skin for Men

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Lockdown skin is real and cosmetic dermatologist at the Pierre Skin Care Institute, Dr. Peterson Pierre explains why: “Having to wear masks has definitely increased acne, and the stress and anxiety [of that] has led to more eczema.” That, he shares, is because stress triggers a release of the primary stress hormone, cortisol, which increases inflammation all over the body, including the skin.

Why is Inflammation bad? Well if you have eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea, inflammation can aggravate them, and Pierre adds, “continuous high levels of cortisol lead to the breakdown of some of your body’s tissues including collagen and elastin which then leads to increased fine lines and wrinkles as well as decreased healing.”

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Beat The Heat With One Of These Refreshing Facial Mists

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A good facial mist can be an impactful addition to a skincare routine particularly during the summer months when skin is often in need of a cooling (and portable) boost of moisture. These liquid refreshers are often a neglected component of many skincare regimes, but today’s formulations can do myriad things like protect from environmental stressors, brighten and plump skin and set makeup. Many feature a slew of key ingredients that are essential for skin health.  Notes dermatologist Dr. Peterson Pierre of the Pierre Skincare Institute,

“Popular ingredients include hyaluronic acid and glycerin for their hydrating properties, rose water and aloe vera for their soothing benefits, essential oils for their healing properties, and antioxidants such as vitamins C and E.”

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5 best face moisturizers with sunscreen in 2021

Illustration of 4 different sunscreen moisturizers with SPF and a Woman rubbing lotion on her cheek. See the best face moisturizers with sunscreen to try in 2021. Shop moisturizers with SPF from Olay, Drunk Elephant, Fenty Skin and more to protect your sk

Board-certified dermatologist Peterson Pierre, MD, of the Pierre Skin Care Institute said that “without a doubt” the ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless is his “favorite combination product” and that “there is no better product on the market.” Notably, it boasts enzymes that help repair sun damage, peptides that offer anti-aging benefits and antioxidants that fight against free radical damage and environmental pollution, noted Pierre. The SPF 50 product also boasts a “light” tint that blends into darker skin tones, according to Pierre. It earned a 4.5-star average rating from nearly 600 reviews on Amazon.

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Hyperpigmentation Is Actually More Prevalent In People With Darker Skin

icon: Hyperpigmentation is the overproduction of melanin, which can cause uneven skin tone. Here's how it uniquely affects Black skin, according to dermatologists.

Though hyperpigmentation can be annoying to deal with, the good news is that it is totally treatable and preventable, and actually quite normal. In most cases, it also isn’t a severe skin condition, and many times is more of a cosmetic issue. Lots of people with darker skin tones will deal with hyperpigmentation at some point in their lives.

The bad news is that it can often be challenging to treat and there are no quick fixes to it, says Peterson Pierre, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at the Pierre Skin Care Institute. “There are also no procedures that magically erase hyperpigmentation so be wary of unethical claims.”

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