Skin Care Insider

Can sugar keep your skin looking young?

?Since no one has yet discovered the key to preventing skin aging, scientists are still testing out every lead to see if they can uncover it. Of course, they've studied skin cells, but there doesn't seem to be any difference in the genes or the proteins of old skin cells versus new ones. Researchers weren't sure where to look next — until they uncovered something that was different.

How to protect your skin against unavoidable attacks from pollution

?We all know that pollution is harmful. If I asked you why exposure to it is bad for you, you'd probably tell me that it makes it harder for you to breathe or you're worried it could cause cancer. And you'd be right. But did you know that pollution can also damage your skin? It's true, unfortunately. The good news is that we can fight it with the proper tools.

Winter and sunscreen can cause skin to thin, sag, and become more fragile - here's how to protect your skin

?You probably know that I'm a firm believer in protecting your skin from excess sun exposure. The sun can cause all kinds of damage to your skin, contributing to wrinkles, aging, and even skin cancer. The problem is the sun can also do good things for your skin by providing vitamin D. For centuries, people relied on the sun for their vitamin D, but as we've gotten more vigilant about sunscreen use, and spend many more hours indoors, we're discovering that more and more people are deficient in this vitamin.