By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology You know how when you were a teenager, your mom always told you the importance of taking care of your skin? Well, she was right. How well you take care of your skin when you’re younger is going to determine how you look when you‘re older.  What 20 and 30-year-olds can do now to keep their skin looking young When you’re in your 20s and 30s, great skincare is really all about taking preventive measures. The more you do now to keep your skin looking young, the less drastic steps you’ll need to take later in life.  In your 20s? Here’s what you should be doing. Apply sunscreen every day. We know for a fact that the sun …

By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology Whether you’re 13 or 30, dealing with acne can be extremely frustrating and even take a toll on your confidence and self-esteem. No wonder most people would do almost anything to get rid of it once and for all.  While some try the “miracle cures” they find on social media, others give up chocolate out of desperation for clear skin. But believe it or not, there are actually better ways to clear up acne fast.  Acne: From the causes to best ways to clear it up fast If you suffer from acne, you probably want to know two things: why do you have it and how can you get rid of it as quickly as possible. Fortunately, I …

By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology Did you know we lose 1% of collagen production every year? This loss of collagen is precisely why we develop wrinkles later in life, and why so many people are desperate to find ways to not only prevent this loss, but build it back.  Of course, while one friend is adamant on the benefits of drinking collagen powder, you’re also curious about other, possibly more effective options, like microneedling. But if you’re looking to increase collagen production, prevent wrinkles, and keep your skin firm, plump and elastic, then we have the information you need.  What every woman needs to know about collagen Here, I’m going to go over exactly what you need to know about rebuilding collagen, from …

By Brooke, Patient of Skin Wellness Dermatology When I was younger, I enjoyed going to the tanning bed and laying out in the sun, like we all did back then. I wanted to have a nice tan, and because of this, I never put on sunscreen as I should have.  In all reality, I didn’t start taking care of my skin until my late 20s, early 30s, though looking back, I wish I’d started much sooner and realized that skin cancer can – and does – happen. How I Found Out I Had Squamous Cell Carcinoma In 2017, I had a spot come up on my left cheek that was about the size of a pinky nail. It would go from camouflaging with my skin …