Is that hyperpigmentation? The now-famous TikTok meme has introduced a wide audience to a term dermatologists have been using for years—and while it might be trending online, it’s a very real skin concern for millions of people.  So, let’s break it down.  Hyperpigmentation is a fancy medical term for dark spots, uneven patches or...

There’s something unmistakable about the sweet anticipation of summer—the longer days, the rising temps and that first nostalgic whiff of Banana Boat wafting off sun-warmed skin. It clings to beach towels, lingers on shoulders and somehow signals that the season has officially arrived.   But while sunscreen has come a long way in texture, formation...

Today’s younger generations are approaching skincare with a level of awareness that simply didn’t exist a decade ago. Walk into any Sephora and you’ll see 13-year-olds comparing peptide serums and slugging routines like it’s exam prep. Gen Z didn’t just inherit acne cleansers; they grew up with YouTube influencers, glass skin trends and full...