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Gold Bond vs. CeraVe: Which Rough & Bumpy moisturizer works best?

Which option wins for treating keratosis pilaris (KP) in this head-to-head comparison?

Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a skin condition that causes small bumps on the surface of your skin. These bumps are dead skin cells and may be related to genetic factors. KP bumps are purely aesthetic (not harmful to your health). Some products are targeted specifically for those with “Rough and Bumpy Skin.” The two most popular ones I’ve seen are CeraVe and Gold Bond. This post will compare three products: one from Gold Bond and two from CeraVe.

Tsaio Girls on Period Mask: Is period-focused skincare legit?

An intriguing face mask targeted to a niche market: young women who experience skin-related woes around that time of the month.

I love buying stuff online. But I also like shopping for products in person, and when I don’t feel like having my senses bombarded by the loud music, bright lights, and strong perfumes at Sephora, I head to Ricky’s NYC. It’s one of my favorite places in the city to explore skincare products at my leisure. They also stock The Ordinary products, as well as items from a bunch of other brands. I noticed quite a nice hodgepodge of American and international brands, including lots of…

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Update: What changed in the new formula?

What changed in the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser's new formula? Let's hear My Dad the Chemist's take on the changes.

I recently received a request from a reader, asking me to compare the old CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser against the new formula. The reader wanted to know why the new formula was making her and her husband break out, whereas the old formula had been a favorite of theirs for years. First of all, reader, I feel your pain. I understand the frustration of realizing that a formerly holy grail product no longer makes your skin happy—simply because the company decided to change its formula for some…