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Knowing your skin type is the first step to caring for it. This knowledge lets you put together the skin care routine that's best for you. So what kind of skin do you have, anyway? A dermatologist can answer that question at your annual checkup. But if you can't wait until then, here are some guidelines that will help you make an informed guess.

The largest organ in our body, surprisingly, is our skin. This big surface does so much for us: it keeps germs out; it cools; it lets us feel sensations. So, how about treating our skin right this month and celebrating National Skin Care Awareness with these five ideas: 

Do you know the medical term for a hair doctor? If you said ‘dermatologist,’ you’re right!

It is normal for women to lose about 100 hair strands every day. If you are losing more hair than usual or notice bald spots, it is time to meet a dermatologist.

Let’s bask in the knowledge that summer is a great time to add an antioxidant serum to our skincare routine to neutralize the free radical mayhem caused by sunlight. The sun causes about 90% of skin damage. And because UV rays are most intense during summer, it’s peak season for free radical injury. 

If you've noticed your skin has a little extra shine, then it's likely that you have what's classified as oily skin. While it's true that everybody has oil in their skin (after all, it's what helps keep it hydrated!), too much oil can cause breakouts and too much shine. If this sounds like you, then you'll be happy to know that there are some dermatologist-approved tips for how you can help your oily skin, especially during the warmer weather of summer.