Getting dandruff when you’re bald seems grossly unfair, like still getting a zit after finding your first gray hair. It doesn’t even seem like it should be possible, but it is — whether you’ve lost that hair willingly or unwillingly. “Some people deal with dandruff throughout their...
Are you unable to get to a beach or pool this summer? Fear not: If you have a bathtub, with a strong imagination and some guidance from me, your reliable bath time adviser, you can easily create a relaxing, aquatic summertime retreat in the comfort of your...
It’s always a relief when your anti-dandruff shampoo magically whisks away those little skin flakes. But have you ever wondered how the clean-up gets done? It’s more complicated than just sweeping up your scalp. The first reason is that dandruff can be caused by a variety of...
Dandruff is never a good thing, but it can be extra worrying when your kids have it — especially infants. Fortunately, there are ways you parents and guardians out there can help your children deal with a flaky scalp. First off, scientists aren’t entirely sure why certain...
People are always concerned about how their hair looks, but they rarely take a moment to wonder how their scalp is doing. A healthy scalp, though, is key to having healthy hair. To take care beneath the hair, start with your shampoo: Make sure it doesn’t contain...
Disclaimer: There’s no safe way to tan (and especially not to burn). Dermatologist Lisa Chipps made this abundantly clear when asked how to fade a sunburn into an even tan: “Don’t tan,” she responded. “Every time you tan, you increase your risk of developing skin cancer, brown...
In most scenarios, nipples aren’t something people tend to ignore. Apparently, sunbathing isn’t one of those scenarios: 46 percent of people never apply sun protection to their frontal pepperonis, according to a shocking survey from a while back (hopefully people have become more nip-conscious since it was...
We’ve conducted a lot of surveys with our DSC members over the years, asking you guys pretty much anything and everything. But the above results, showing what men use to “stay fresh downstairs,” made us want to investigate further — particularly on behalf of the five percent...
Even if some lockdown restrictions are still in place, people will almost certainly find a way to soak up the sun this summer, converting their backyards into beaches, planting lounge chairs on their patios and even climbing up onto their roofs if necessary. Hey, some people will...
Good things can happen when you know how to exfoliate properly: Your acne lessens, your skin begins to glow and shaving can become a heck of a lot easier. It’s helpful for every minor skin-related ailment you can imagine. To find out how to exfoliate like a...
I like to think I have a fairly moist face, as far as faces go. I moisturize after every shower, which feels like a considerable amount. But compared to my silky cheeks and chin, the area between my eyes — smack-dab in the middle of my otherwise...
Skin: It’s your body’s largest organ, and the first line of defense from the harsh elements that surround us. Make that “surrounded us,” as it were, because for the many of us still working from home, we’re spending less time outdoors than we used to. Indeed, it...
