Did you grow up with a tub of Vaseline in your bathroom cabinet? And do you still have one now? Most people would say yes. Petroleum jelly is an easy-to-find, inexpensive product with multiple skin care uses for the entire family, from soothing a baby’s diaper rash to moisturizing dry skin to healing cuts and…
Rough, cracked feet and heels are a year-round problem for many of us. From wearing sandals and walking barefoot in the summer to enduring cold air and blustery wind in the winter, life in Chicagoland can be extra harsh on our heels. You may be able to successfully treat cracked heels at home, or you…
The symptoms of a sunburn are never pleasant. From short-term redness and discomfort to peeling and blistering, you may experience a wide range of sunburn symptoms. Whether your sunburn is mild or more severe, the lasting damage remains long after the sunburn fades away. The skin care experts at The Derm are here to explain…
We all have thin skin under our eyes. In fact, it’s some of the thinnest, most delicate skin found on the human body. Aging, sun damage, lack of sleep, and other causes of thin skin tend to affect us below the eyes before other parts of the face, leaving many people with dark circles, puffy…
Your skin may be trying to tell you something. From sweating too much to drinking too much caffeine, it’s easy to lose more water than we take in. When we become dehydrated, so does our skin. Dehydrated skin often feels itchy or dull, with more noticeable fine lines and wrinkles. You may also develop dark…
Thanks to hormonal changes that increase the skin’s oil production during puberty, acne is a common problem for teens. But acne doesn’t end when we reach adulthood – many adults also experience frequent breakouts. Walk down the skin care aisle at your favorite retailer or search for “acne products” on Google, and you’ll be presented…
Warmer weather is (finally) coming soon – and for many people, so will their desire for bronzed, sun-kissed skin. As you put your winter gear in the back of the closet and prepare for shorts and swimsuits, the thought of baring your pale skin may fill you with dread. You want to look like you…
Spring and summer are coming. Soon, it will be time to put away your winter jackets and get ready for warm, sunny days again. But your wardrobe isn’t the only thing you need to update – it’s best to adjust your skin care routine when seasons change as well. Warm air typically holds much more…
Most Chicago residents know well why it’s called the Windy City – all you have to do is experience the frigid breezes that blow off Lake Michigan and sweep through the city’s streets. Every winter, Chicago also gets nearly 30 inches of snowfall on average. All that doesn’t stop the people of Chicagoland from braving…
Everyone wants an even skin tone, free of light or dark spots. However, achieving one can be more challenging for people of color for one big reason: melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that produces pigmentation (or color) in your skin, eyes, and hair. The more melanin you produce, the darker your skin…