If you are battling breakouts, you might notice that it gets worse in the summer.  You are not the only one dealing with this.  Warmer temperatures are linked to breakouts.  Heat can create the ideal breeding ground for bacteria, which can get trapped in clogged pores, resulting in blemishes.  Acne does not get worse because of sun exposure.  Most of the time it is related to increased oil production, sweating and clogged pores that occur with the warmer temperatures.  Hotter temperatures cause us to layer on the sunscreen but when mixed with sweat and grime that...

Double cleansing is exactly what it sounds like – Cleansing the skin twice and one of the best things you can do for your skin.  Typically, this technique is done with an oil or micellar water first and then a traditional cleanser.  However, it doesn’t have to be 2 different cleansers.  Turns out you can double cleanse with the same cleanser. The first cleanse will help to lift dirt off the top layer of the skin, so to breakdown makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.  The second cleanse will help to wash it all away. Derma MD...

If you follow any beauty influencers, you have probably heard of the term slugging.  People have actually been coating their faces in Vaseline for decades but now TikTok has given it a catchy name.   But what is slugging and how can this popular skincare technique improve your complexion? Slugging involves coating your face in a petroleum-based occlusive (usually Vaseline) to seal in moisture as the final part of your skincare routine at night. BUT does it have to be a petroleum-based product?  NO Any occlusive product will work.  In fact, other products may give you the same...