Anyone who’s had a wart knows they’re kind of awful. Caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), warts can appear everywhere on the body and while

We understand the need for at-home beauty fixes; after all, who wants to spend a bunch of money on products if there’s a cheaper alternative

Dear Nicki, Hello! What can be done for wrinkly eyelids? Also, is there a go-to product for puffy eyes that works?   -Chris Dear Chris,

FutureDerm, Home made vitamin c toners; normally including vitamin c crystals or powder in a solvent such as tea or distilled water that you use

I’m really excited to announce our new FutureDerm® Skin Reborn Facial Cleanser 8.31 ($39.99, FutureDerm.com/Shop) is finally shipping! Years in the making, our FutureDerm® Skin

Cellulite. Just a mere whispering of the word is enough to make every woman in the room collectively gasp, drop whatever it is that they

Dermatologists treat a wide variety of issues, from spider veins, acne, and rosacea, to age spots, fine lines, and rough skin. We have many tricks

  Between medical school, doing research in biology laboratories, and reviewing products for the blog, I’ve been fortunate to come across a lot of scientific

We’ve talked a lot about pH on the FutureDerm blog through the years. The honest answer is, pH matters a lot more than people think.

My friend has a friend (don’t you hate stories that start like that?). She’s pretty and in her mid-thirties. She had a few acne scars,

Summer may seem like a far-distant memory, and thus the fear of sunburn from spending too much time in the sun, but sun exposure and

Food is, undoubtedly, one of the best things about fall. Every year, as the leaves begin to turn, it’s finally time to start bringing out

We might be out of strawberry season, but that doesn’t mean you need to give up these sweet treats for winter. Since frozen produce is

I remember the first time I heard of someone using Preparation H to get rid of her under eye bags. It was the movie Miss

Dandruff is a pretty darn unpleasant condition. In addition to flaky white bits of skin, it’s itchy as all get-out. And if you search the

Happy Friday! For my next installment of best eyeshadows, I’ve got the Best Silk Naturals Eyeshadows for you. Silk Naturals is one of my favorite

Dear Nicki, The article I’d like to ask a question about is “Can You Really Use Retinoids with AHA, BHA, and L-Ascorbic Acid or Not?”

Lemons — or one of their derivatives, vitamin C — can be great addition in many a skin care product. They can add a bright,

When I read the suggestion that a shaving cream treatment and mouthwash — specifically Listerine Original Aniseptic Mouthwash ($10.70, amazon.com) — soak could get the

Here’s a deep dark secret: I’ve repeatedly advised sleeping on your back to avoid facial wrinkles, but I sleep on my stomach. It’s not exactly

If you’re unfamiliar with chemical peels, the concept might be quite daunting, but the effects of chemical peels can be great, ranging from treatment of

Much to the dismay of my close friends and coworkers, I strongly dislike condiments. If something comes topped with a sauce at a restaurant, I

When I was little, I can remember my grandmother once telling me to put butter on a burn should I accidentally touch a hot cookie

There’s a scene from “Fried Green Tomatoes” (the movie, though “Fried Green Tomatoes” is one of my favorite books, movies, and foods) where Evelyn (Kathy

Dr. Jeffrey Spiegel, M.D. FACS is a world renowned facial plastic surgeon specializing in advanced facial plastic surgery. Headquartered in Boston, Dr. Spiegel sees patients from

Botox® is one of the most well-known and sought-after cosmetic procedures. According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, ASDS performed nearly 1.2 million neuromodulator

Most of you already know that consuming copious amounts of “adult libations” on a regular basis isn’t exactly the best habit for your health. And

I understand the need for white teeth. As an awkward middle-schooler, I used to brush my teeth up to five times a day to ensure

Renowned celebrity stylist Danny Jelaca is an expert in the art of creating gorgeous hair. Jelaca originally hails from Chicago, and has spent the last

Tattoos can be a meaningful and artistic expression of personality, but an unwanted tattoo can be an unpleasant shock. In a recent study of 500

“In order to succeed, people need a sense of self-efficacy, to struggle together with resilience to meet the inevitable obstacles and inequities of life.” -Albert

One thing I’ve been hearing since I was a wee little lass is something known as the “8 x 8” rule: If you drink eight

We’ve been seeing orange. And tangerine. And coral. It seems that orange and coral lips are and will be super hot for the upcoming year

  If you’ve ever had acne, you know that sometimes it seems like a terrible battle. I think that I tried just about every home

People have often asked me why it took so long to create a line of products for FutureDerm®: “Why not just create an entire line

It’s officially October, and you know what that means: Halloween is fast-approaching, my friends. For me, this means spending the next four weeks planning a

My friend Boeui, left, and me on a recent Girl’s Night Out. I think I’ve alluded to growing up Asian in America before in my

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., and over half of U.S. citizens have smartphones. So, logically, it makes sense

Since starting at FutureDerm, I find the amount of misinformation I run across mindboggling. You know how they say that ignorance is bliss? Well, it can

Happy Friday! To close out my Makeup Brushes series for you I’ve got a video sharing my Must Have Makeup Brushes with you. ecoTools Stippling

Good News from La Roche Posay for Rosacea Sufferers! A recent study in the Journal of Drugs and Dermatology could be a step in the right, and

A plump pout is one of the hallmarks of youth. As we age, like other parts of our bodies, lips lose some of their fullness,

As the weather turns crisp, so too might your skin. The cold weather can bring about dry, flaky skin that can be a real pain

As you might remember from yesterday’s post, last week was a rough one for Natalie and me. Plans I had been looking forward to for

Because it’s  concentrated, yet gentle, FutureDerm Time Releae Retinol 0.5 is a great choice for teens and young adults with mild to moderate acne. The lightweight gel

Once upon a time, Natalie and I had a tough week. This was last week, of course, and nothing seemed to go as planned. I

Popular Antibacterial Agent Threat to the Environment Triclosan, an antibacterial ingredient that appears in numerous personal care product, has come under fire yet again. After

My friend Eric and me! Contrary to popular belief, skin is not just skin. Dermatologists even qualify different skin types on a scale known as

Ruffian Hedge Fund Nail Lacquer Hedge Fund. The name says it all: wealth, luxury, and excess. This isn’t exactly something I have ever envisioned wanting

Here’s a dirty little secret of mine for the readers of FutureDerm: I was once guilty of not washing my face every night (cue the

This is me as a 17-year-old teenager, right, with one of my closest friends, Debra. She’s having her first baby this week! Being a teenager

FutureDerm is proud to introduce expert dermatologist Dr. Jessica J. Krant, M.D., M.P.H., a board-certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic, medical, and surgical dermatology. Dr. Krant

1. Buns Are IN — with a Twist As someone who frequently ends the day with her hair thrown up in a knot, I appreciate

New York Fashion Week is over, and our heads are spinning from all of the great looks seen on the runway for spring; makeup ranged

NYFW Street Style: Clean Face, Vibrant Lips, and Natural Hair Sept. 13, 2013 We’re definitely digging the trends out on the street at New York

Happy Friday! Today’s beauty brush post includes a video where I talk about latex free makeup sponges. There are many sponges on the market and

Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, Cosmetic Dermatologist, is world renowned as an expert in minimally invasive cosmetic surgery and is an authority on age prevention and

I will attest that I don’t have blonde hair and I probably won’t ever. With blonde eyelashes and eyebrows, if I decided to take the

One question I receive a lot from readers is whether or not a skin care product will lay on top of the skin, doing absolutely

Let the most recent study on gold nanoparticles serve as a reminder that just because an ingredient is expensive doesn’t mean you need to slather

I may be in my mid-20s, but I’m no stranger to anti-aging skincare. I do work at FutureDerm, after all. On the one hand, aging

Happy Friday! Today I’ve got 6 Must Have Makeup Brushes to show you. These are brushes you may not know you need, but they’re definitely

A recent study has caused all kinds of controversy by suggesting that a facelift might make you look younger, but it won’t make you more

I don’t know about anybody else, but I raised an eyebrow after reading about so-called hot scissor haircuts for stopping split ends. These “hot scissors”

I bet you’ll never guess the scent that men find most alluring. With the barrage of articles about whether or not pumpkin pie scent “increases

As you might have noticed, FutureDerm.com had a bit of a face lift recently. We expect to be tweaking it for a while, because we

I’ve never been much of a high-maintenance girl when it comes to washing my face. I’ve been using the same cleanser for almost two years,

The pressure to look and stay young is ever-mounting, and it doesn’t just apply to skincare anymore; a recent study by Oral B found that

Good news for Rosacea sufferers: The FDA just approved a gel to treat the facial redness (erythema) associated with rosacea. Mirvaso, created by Galderma Laboratories,

I attended Catholic school from kindergarten through seventh grade. During that time, I was a rather precocious and somewhat annoying little kid, always reading everything

I’ve made no secret about my sun aversion or my near Victorian pallor. Once, in Spain, my host mother looked at me, wringing her hands

It seems that every list I read about kitchen beauty tricks and tips includes pouring beer on your hair. Honestly, you guys, I remember college,

I grew up in a family of foodies. We pick and can or freeze fruit every season; we have entire bookshelves devoted to Bon Appétit

Unless you’re some sort of skin magician, chances are you’ve experienced under-eye dark circles at one point or another in your life. Some of us,

As someone with very fair skin, sun protection has always been a primary concern for my family and me — even if that meant sacrificing

Some products purchased by me. Some products sent for consideration. All opinions are my own. Happy Friday! Today I’ve got a Softly Smoky Cat Eye

Cellulite is a fact of life for most women, affecting anywhere from 85-98% of us at some point in our lives (lucky for those 2-15%,

I have a single, gigantic, east-facing window in my apartment, because I’m bad at real estate. But seriously, I know that probably sounds like a

Could fulvic acid really be the missing ingredient for thicker, healthier hair? That’s what some companies are saying, most notably Phylia de M. with its Fulphyl de