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We’re all aware of the immune system benefits of vitamin C, but what benefits does it have for your skin? Well, as it turns out, quite a lot.  Vitamin C, first and foremost, is a powerful antioxidant. In fact, it’s so effective at deflecting damage from free radicals that we recommend it just as much as your SPF. We would never go so far as to suggest that it can replace your sunscreen because it absolutely cannot. However, if you flat out refused to wear sunscreen we’d still rather you at least apply vitamin C to your skin than nothing...

If you follow along with us at all, you’ll hear us recommend retinol skincare products frequently and why we love them so much. We will always recommend this skincare superstar to anyone and everyone who will listen, but before using this powerful active there are some things you should know to make your experience using it as beneficial to your skin as possible. Buffer Your Retinol If you’re a retinol newbie or you’re increasing your strength and use, you’ll want to buffer your retinol with a moisturizer that helps reduce inflammation and soothes your skin. All you need to do is combine your...

Most of us have resolutions like getting in shape and eating healthier, but we don’t usually think of our skin when it comes to the new year. But your dermatologist does! And Dr. Tomar is sharing what she hopes her patients will try to improve their skin’s health in the new year. Try Double Cleansing Give it a try, at least for a month and you’ll see a tremendous difference in the health of your skin. Double cleansing serves several purposes, and we recommend double cleansing each night to get the most benefit out of it. The first cleanse starts...

There are a lot of myths out there that we have debunked in the past, from the dangers of “base tans” to thinking you don’t need to reapply higher SPFs as often. But there are lots of myths out there that can have an adverse impact on your skin, so here are several more that we’re here to debunk! Your sunscreen can be used as a moisturizerIt’s a common misconception that sunscreen is a moisturizing step in your skincare routine, but sometimes it’s not. Most sunscreens have one job that they do well: block out UVA and UVB rays. But...

Fall is here, and no matter where you live your skin will know something in the air is changing. A lot of our patient base resides in Florida for at least some (if not most of the year) where the climate is usually warm and humid. But dry seasons still find their way to Florida, and no matter where you live you’re going to be feeling some drier air in the coming months. And that means drier skin, too. Here are some helpful tips to keep your skin in sync with the weather, especially if your skin is dry and sensitive. Out...