How to Test a New Skincare Product Before Using It on Your Face
A calm guide to testing new skincare products on a small area, recognizing reactions, and knowing when dermatologist patch testing matters.
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skincare
A focused collection of Dr. Lurié education assigned to this category in article frontmatter.
Tinted Sunscreen for Dark Spots: When Visible-Light Protection Matters
What tinted sunscreen adds for melasma and hyperpigmentation, how iron oxides work, and how to choose a formula without mistaking tint for better SPF.
Slugging: Who It Suits, Who It Sets Back
What slugging is, the barrier science behind occlusion, the order the steps go in, who should skip it, and what to drop first if your skin objects.
Is Fruit-Based Skincare Actually Good for Your Skin? How to Read the Label
A calm guide to reading fruit-themed skincare labels, from fruit acids and enzymes to vitamin C, oils, butters, fragrance, and irritation risk.
The three-step routine that is genuinely enough
A minimal, evidence-aligned skincare routine — three steps that do most of the work.
How to read a skincare label without the hype
A short guide to reading skincare labels — ingredient order, meaningless claims, and what to ignore.