Topical Indigo: Science Rediscovers a TCM Gem
Indigo is the word we use to describe a deep, rich color of blue. Yet Indigo actually refers to the plant known as indigofera tinctoria,...
There are many natural ways to take care of your skin that don’t include artificial chemicals, colors, and fragrances. Learn which natural skin treatments work, which don’t, and how to incorporate the best ones into your skincare routine.
When NOT to use Petroleum Jelly
For generations, petroleum jellies and salves have held a hallowed space in many medicine chests. Perhaps your grandparents used it for a dozen skin care...
Facial Skin Toners: What do they do and do I need one?
When you’re shopping for skin care products that bring out the best in your skin, one item you’ll usually find in most skin care lines...
Love Your Skin From Scalp to Toe
Some skin on our body is easy to forget – like our scalp! Yet just like every other inch of skin, the scalp needs tender...
Soaps and Skin Health: Bars vs. Liquid vs. Foam
Our skin needs to stay clean for us to stay healthy. But the soap we use both on our hands or in the shower can...
Home Cleaning Products – Here’s How to Protect your Skin
Chemicals in home cleaning products can affect your health, especially your skin! Many chemicals in cleaners can make skin sting, itch, and cause a red...
Are Probiotics Good for My Skin?
Probiotics are live microorganisms like good bacteria that we can take internally, or apply externally, for health benefits. Bacteria already form about 1-3% of your...
Nina’s Story: Healing TSW
Before Nina called Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman, she’d been suffering from Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) for five years. Her case was extreme and debilitating, with...
Tap Water: Can it Irritate Sensitive Skin?
If you keep changing your skin products and regimens, but still find your skin is itchy, flaky and dry, or your flare-ups persist, there may...