Skin, your body’s largest organ, is complex. Its intricacy can make caring for it difficult and confusing, especially when you consider the environmental factors—sun, dirt, chemicals, humidity and more—you encounter daily.
“The fact is: Dermatology is really frustrating,” says Diana Hermann, an acupuncturist and herbalist, and owner of Zi Zai Dermatology in Fort Collins, Colorado. “It doesn’t matter whether you’re using Western medicine or natural medicine, skin varies greatly from one human to the next, so it’s challenging to know what to do.”
Well, never fear: You asked, and we listened. We talked to dermatologists, aestheticians, natural health practitioners and professors to find the definitive answers on all things skin. Whether you’re concerned about dryness or oiliness, eczema or psoriasis, or simply steering clear of chemicals, click on any of the questions below to get all the information you need.
2. Why doesn’t my skin feel like it’s absorbing moisturizer?
4. How can I keep my skin dewy, soft and moisturized?
5. I recently moved from a dry climate to a humid one. What can I do to ease the stress on my skin?
6. As I’ve aged, my skin has lost some of its elasticity. What can I do to reverse this?
7. How do I prevent blackheads?
10. What is the best way to balance skin protection and sun exposure?
13. How do I prevent varicose veins in my legs, and why do I have them in the first place?
