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Skin care tips from a dermatologist: Q&A with Aegean Chan, MD, FAAD

A board-certified dermatologist answered my burning questions about sunscreen, acne, parabens, and more.

Today I’m excited to share a Q&A with Aegean Chan, MD, FAAD (Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology). Aegean and I have an old friend in common, and I’m thrilled that she graciously agreed to participate in this Q&A.

Q&A with My Dad the Chemist: What companies and 'dream products' excite him today

Learn what my dad thinks are up-and-coming trends in skin care and hair care, and the 'dream products' and companies that he finds exciting.

When you’re a kid, you learn to memorize certain things: your home phone number, your address…and your parents' professions. Whenever someone asked me about my parents, I always dutifully responded that my mom was an accountant, and my dad was a chemical engineer. My mom’s profession was a little easier to understand, but for many years, I had no idea what a “chemical engineer” actually did. I just knew that my dad sometimes came home with bags of aerosol pumps and…

Q&A with an Allergist: How to choose products that won't irritate your skin

Get the lowdown on the best moisturizing cream for eczema patients, advice for avoiding common allergy triggers, and more.

Recently I had the opportunity to conduct a Q&A with Dr. Ratika Gupta, an allergist and mom based out of New York. As someone who has eczema, I’m always on the lookout for tips on finding skin care products that won’t aggravate my skin. I really appreciated getting advice from a professional who specializes in this for a living. Read on to learn about her favorite product for soothing eczema, common allergy triggers in beauty products, and her thoughts on organic skin care.