Rise of the Retinols

Among the most popular questions asked of any dermatologist is, “Will this work for my skin?” The key word in that question being, my. Skincare needs are customized to specific skin types whether acne-prone, sensitive, dry, mature, etc. your skin is yours and therefore a one size fits all concept rarely applies when choosing the right skincare products

Now imagine a miracle ingredient existed that could clear acne blemishes, reduce the appearance of fine lines, unclog pores, and even your overall skin tone. This particular ingredient relishes a challenge. It won’t rest after defeating one skin concern, but rather several! Must be the next front-line creation in skincare, yes? Actually, no. Retinol was discovered decades ago and has since undergone developments to ensure its efficacy on ALL skin types.

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Play Sun SmartTM with Major League Baseball

Since 1999, the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) have partnered on the Play Sun Smart™ program, a public service partnership to raise skin cancer awareness while encouraging baseball fans to conduct skin self-exams and practice sun-safe behaviors.

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