Choosing the Right Sunscreen (7 Easy Steps)

Choosing the Right Sunscreen (7 Easy Steps)

When you go to the sunscreen aisle of your favorite retail store it can feel overwhelming. Not only are there dozens of brands, but there are things to consider like the SPF rating, whether the lotion is spray-on, gel, lotion, or some other consistency, and many other...
8 Summertime Habits for Glowing Skin

8 Summertime Habits for Glowing Skin

Summer is the season when we can show off some skin. However, no one wants to look like a boiled lobster in their favorite swimsuit while they lounge lakeside. Furthermore, too much sun over our lives can lead to damaged skin with unsightly wrinkles. So, where is the...
6 Ways to Protect Your Skin this Summer

6 Ways to Protect Your Skin this Summer

If you’re in Dallas like we are, then you know that our short (mostly nonexistent) spring season has ended, and the full onslaught of summer has reared its ugly head. In much of Texas this means sun, sun, and more sun. As dermatologists, we see our fair share of...
What Happens When You Get a Sunburn?

What Happens When You Get a Sunburn?

There are a lot of myths and mistruths about sunburns and even the process of tanning your skin. If you asked anyone that grew up in the 60s and 70s, you might even be surprised to hear that they might have slathered baby oil on their skin to get that crisp, dark look...