Skincare 101 Archives - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

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Aesthetician Kim Chang explains “combination skin” and shares some skincare basics on how to deal with it.

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Skincare 107: Sunspots

September 29, 2022September 28, 2022Dermatology, Skincare 101, sunspots

Dr. Zeena Nawas and Baylor dermatology resident Dr. Joan Fernandez give insight into solar lentigo, commonly known as a “sunspot.”

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Skincare 106: Good for your skin and the earth

June 6, 2022June 13, 2022Dermatology, Environment, natural, Skincare 101

Licensed aesthetician Kim Chang lays out the easiest ways to navigate “natural” products to keep your skin and the environment healthy.

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Skincare 105: Wrinkles

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022Dermatology, Skincare 101, wrinkles

Dermatologist Dr. Zeena Nawas shares what causes pesky wrinkles and some ways to treat them at home and at the doctor’s office.

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Skincare 104: Humectants vs. Emollients

May 5, 2022May 31, 2022dry skin, Kim Chang, skincare, Skincare 101

Aesthetician Kim Chang explains the difference between dry and dehydrated skin and talks about products to moisturize and rehydrate skin.

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Skincare 103: Supplements and your skin

April 4, 2022May 4, 2022balanced diet, skincare, Skincare 101, supplements

Dr. Luis Rustveld talks skincare supplements, from collagen creamers to personalized vitamin packs, to see if they’re worth the hype.

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Skincare 102: skincare based on skin types

February 11, 2022May 31, 2022Kaylee Dusang, Kim Chang, skin types, skincare, Skincare 101

Finding the right products for your skin type can be a challenge. A licensed aesthetician helps break down the main skin types and which products to incorporate into your skincare routine.

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Skincare 101: The Basics

February 3, 2022Aesthetics Studio, Skincare 101

Licensed aesthetician Kim Chang offers tips on how to create a simple skincare routine, what items should you add in and more.