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From the latest skin care ingredients and products to the buzziest makeup trends taking over the internet, everything you need to know is right here.

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Skin Health

How to Tell the Difference Between Skin Cancer and a Pimple

By Britt FallonUpdated: May 26, 2026June 27, 2025

Knowing what to look for could save your life.

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Skin Care

What Smoking Really Does to Your Skin, According to a Dermatologist

By Liz RitterMay 23, 2026
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Health

What Skin Cancer Can Really Look Like

By Britt FallonUpdated: May 22, 2026May 28, 2022

Because not every suspicious spot looks scary.

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Can Grapes Help Your Skin Fight UV Damage?

By Marisa PetrarcaMay 21, 2026
The Ingredient Your White Blood Cells Already Make—and Your Skin Wants More Of

The Ingredient Your White Blood Cells Already Make—and Your Skin Wants More Of

By NewBeauty EditorsMay 21, 2026
plit image showing melanoma survivor Amy Nichole: left side shows her outdoors hiking with a small dog, wearing a wide-brimmed sun hat, sunglasses, and blue jacket with teal backpack against a mountain landscape; right side shows her back and arm with visible surgical scars from melanoma removal

I Was the Pale Girl in High School—Now I'm a Four-Time Melanoma Survivor

By Amy NicholeMay 18, 2026
Side-by-side images of Leah Adams: on the left, she smiles and flashes a peace sign while taking a selfie in a hospital exam room wearing a medical gown; on the right, a close-up shows her chest with fresh stitches and a healing incision, documenting her melanoma treatment journey.

I Was 26 When Melanoma Changed Everything: A Survivor’s Story

By Leah AdamsMay 4, 2026
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Skin Health

Dandruff or Skin Cancer? How to Tell the Difference on Your Scalp

By Rowan LynamMay 4, 2026

What’s normal, what’s not and when to get it checked.

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Face

The Best New Sunscreens of 2026 That Go Way Beyond Protection

By Leiana FoyeApril 30, 2026
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Wellness

AI May Be Able to Predict Your Melanoma Risk Years in Advance

By Tatiana BidoApril 22, 2026
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Skin Cancer by the Numbers: A Closer Look at the Latest Data

By Marisa PetrarcaApril 22, 2026
Sun-Protective Clothing Just Got Chicer, Thanks to Splendid’s New UPF Collection

Sun-Protective Clothing Just Got Chicer, Thanks to Splendid’s New UPF Collection

By Liz RitterApril 16, 2026
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Here’s Everything to Know About Chronic Hives, Including How to Treat Them

By Catharine MalzahnApril 15, 2026
Stacy London at a red carpet event, as featured in her NewBeauty interview about living with plaque psoriasis.

Stacy London on Plaque Psoriasis, Personal Style and the Power of Speaking Up

By Marisa PetrarcaApril 10, 2026
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11 Aesthetician-Approved Sunscreens With Skin-Care Benefits

By Allie HoganApril 8, 2026
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Award-Winning Sunscreens Worth Stocking Up On

By NewBeauty EditorsApril 8, 2026
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What Dermatologists Mean by 'Acne-Safe' Sunscreen

By Catharine MalzahnApril 8, 2026
Morgan Riddle, girlfriend of Taylor Fritz of the United States, is seen in the stand prior to the Men's Singles Second Round against Vit Kopriva of the Czech Republic during day five of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 22, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.

Morgan Riddle on Moles, Melanoma and the SPF Rule She Never Breaks

By Liz RitterApril 2, 2026
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Dermatologists Raise Concerns as FDA Pulls Proposed Tanning Bed Ban for Minors

By Catharine MalzahnApril 1, 2026
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5 Retinol Myths Experts Want You to Stop Believing

By Liz RitterUpdated: March 24, 2026December 19, 2019
The Best Clear Sunscreens That Truly Disappear on Skin

The Best Clear Sunscreens That Truly Disappear on Skin

By Leiana FoyeMarch 12, 2026
Are Humidifiers the Secret to Achieving Dewy, Hydrated Skin?

Are Humidifiers the Secret to Achieving Dewy, Hydrated Skin?

By Britt FallonUpdated: February 26, 2026March 16, 2021
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Do I Have Psoriasis or Is It Just a Rash?

By Tatiana BidoFebruary 19, 2026
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La Roche-Posay and ONS to Launch a First-of-Its-Kind Oncology Skin Database

By Leiana FoyeFebruary 4, 2026
The Ideal Skin Care to Use Post-Treatment for Healthy-Looking Skin 

The Ideal Skin Care to Use Post-Treatment for Healthy-Looking Skin 

By NewBeauty EditorsJanuary 23, 2026
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The 2026 Melanoma Numbers Are in, and They’re Alarming

By Marisa PetrarcaJanuary 21, 2026
HighOnLove Is Redefining Clean, Premium Self-Care

HighOnLove Is Redefining Clean, Premium Self-Care

By NewBeauty EditorsDecember 29, 2025
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 17: Kristen Bell attends the Go Campaign Gala honoring Wrexham Foundation at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on October 17, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

The Skin-Barrier Balm Celebrity Moms Keep Stealing From Their Kids

By Liz RitterDecember 10, 2025
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Dermatologists Name the Best Products for Dry Skin in 2025

By Allie HoganNovember 13, 2025
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Signs Your Acne Routine Is Too Harsh for Mature Skin

By Marisa PetrarcaOctober 31, 2025
Tori Spelling and her daughter, Stella

Tori Spelling on Eczema, Juicy Couture and the Self-Care Rituals She Shares With Her Daughter

By Liz RitterOctober 30, 2025
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How to Wear Makeup With Eczema, According to Experts

By Jessica FieldsOctober 30, 2025
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Experts Say This Is the Best AHA for Dehydrated Skin

By Jessica FieldsOctober 24, 2025
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Are Reactive and Sensitive Skin Different?

By Allie HoganOctober 22, 2025
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She Thought It Was an Age Spot—It Was Skin Cancer

By Leiana FoyeOctober 14, 2025
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Top Aestheticians Share Their Most Valuable Skin-Care Advice Ever

By Britt FallonOctober 4, 2025
Mushrooms Are the Secret Ingredient Your Skin-Care Routine Has Been Missing

Mushrooms Are the Secret Ingredient Your Skin-Care Routine Has Been Missing

By NewBeauty EditorsOctober 1, 2025
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Pycnogenol Is the Skin-Protecting Ingredient You Need in Your Routine

By Allie HoganOctober 1, 2025
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What Exactly Does Oxidative Stress Look Like on Your Skin?

By Rowan LynamSeptember 24, 2025
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: Niki Taylor walks the runway at the Coolibar Mott50 Edition Sun Safe Soirée Fashion Presentation on September 18, 2025 in New York City.

Niki Taylor Returns to the Runway, Reveals She Is a Grandmother

By Liz RitterSeptember 23, 2025