Skin Care

In high-school chemistry class, you most likely learned about pH and dipped little, color-changing strips into liquids to see where they fell on a scale of 1 to 14. In case you need a refresher: "Anything below 7 is acidic, above 7 is alkaline, and 7 is neutral, like water," explains cosmetic chemist Ginger King.  Few skincare topics have become as mired in confusion...

To tone, or not to tone? In a world where everyone is obsessed with the Korean beauty regimen, the former is a requirement.What's standing between you and clear skin?It could be the absence of just one product in your beauty routine. For Dr. Hadley King, a New York City-based, board-certified dermatologist, the secret weapon to healthy skin is a face toner.For years, dermatologists and estheticians...

Face masks are one of the most popular skincare products nowadays: celebrities and influencers are all posting photos of their me-time while sporting their favorite face masks. But the real question is, what good do face masks do for the skin?  Are they essential for your skincare routine? Is face mask for women different from men's? Should everyone use a face mask for glowing...