Tretinoin, often known by its brand name Retin-A, is a dermatologist-favored powerhouse for combatting skin aging. But navigating its application and layering with other skincare products can be confusing. Fear not! This comprehensive guide, informed by my expertise as a dermatologist with 35+ years of experience, will unlock the secrets to the transformative skincare potential that helps your skin tolerate tretinoin and fend off wrinkles. Let’s demystify tretinoin once and for all. You will learn key dermatologist tested practical tips about how to apply tretinoin and how to layer it - do you ..read more

Demodex mites in rosacea - it's confirmed by scientific information [5] that Demodex mites play an important role in rosacea! Anyone with rosacea knows how frustrating the condition is and how few good treatment options there are to sustain a remission. I’ve long been treating my rosacea patients by combining medicines and skin care recommendations to help heal rosacea prone skin and prevent reoccurance by ‘covering all the bases’ we know play a role in rosacea - including addressing mites. Knowledge is power. This guide helps you to gain control of rosacea and the notorious Demodex mites. We ..read more

Do you have rosacea and have you been searching for an effective treatment and anti-aging skin care routine? You may have heard about retinol, retin a, and tretinoin for rosacea and how tricky they may be to use properly. So how do you know if and which retinoids are best for your rosacea? And how do you incorporate a successful age-defying regimen? After many inquiries here at Dr. Bailey Skin Care regarding rosacea treatment and anti-aging skin care options, I wanted to share my 35+ years of dermatologist experience and recommendations in this article. Options for Rosacea Treatment & Anti ..read more

Have you heard conflicting makeup and skin care tips from “experts” on when and how you should apply your makeup and sunscreen, what the best makeup and sunscreens are for your skin type (think sensitive skin, acne-prone, mature, post menopausal etc)? Do you wonder if sharing makeup and the makeup testers at makeup counters put you at risk for herpes and other skin infections? And, old makeup and sunscreen - do these products last forever and how about all the old products in your bathroom cabinet - should you really use them? These are really practical makeup and skin health questions that I ..read more

Stress sweat v regular sweat explained including why it smells worse and what you can do to manage it. As a dermatologist and lifelong stress junky, this topic is important for anyone that lives a life of periodic or sustained stress and who wants to seem cool under fire. I'll break down the science to give you tools to use that help relieve the tale tell signs your armpits give off when you're working hard to shine. What is stress sweat? Stress sweat is excessive sweating caused by stimuli such as stress, anxiety and pain. Stress sweat is usually the worst in your armpits and on your palms, f ..read more

Layering skin care products with dimethicone - or any combination of ingredients - is important to the results you get from your skin care routine. Your carefully considered individual skin care products are made from ingredients that may not combine well, may prevent absorption of other products or may create unwanted feel or film on your skin. A reader asked me the very important question about product layering in the context of dimethicone and I'm going to share my answer with you. The concepts apply to all product layering, whether there is dimethicone in your product or not.  Hello ..read more

Is a daily moisturizer with SPF 15 enough sun protection for your face? Patients in my dermatology practice ask me this all the time. They also ask if makeup with sunscreen will give enough sun protection to prevent sun damage. If you plan to stay inside during the day then it may give you adequate sun protection for what little sun comes in windows (which will be UVA so you need broad spectrum protection), or bounces in from an open door.  If, however, you plan to be outside for more than a quick run to your car, then that daily moisturizer or makeup with SPF 15 is just giving you a ..read more

The anti aging benefits of yoga for health have been a marvel in my life. I am a doctor and I spent last Friday and Saturday at a yoga-intensive workshop. Again, I’m again astounded by what a completely transformative experience a yoga practice can be. When I first wrote this article in 2010, I had only practiced yoga for 2 years. I am updating it in 2023. This means I've practiced yoga steadily for almost 15 years.  The anti aging impact is so profound for me that I know I’ve altered the course of my aging journey.  I highly recommend 2 to 3 days a week of yoga for healthy aging. T ..read more

The best treatment for flaky facial skin is a common question I answer, especially from my dermatology patients who suffer from facial dandruff and rosacea. I received this exact question from a reader recently and wanted to share my response. Treatment for Flaky Facial Skin Dandruff and Rosacea Flaky Skin is a Common Face Problem Dermatologist Dr. Bailey's Rosacea or Facial Dandruff Cool-Down Skin Care Routine What cream is best for flaky facial skin from rosacea and seborrhea? Hello Dr. Bailey, I just love your newsletter and blog posts; I have learned so very much from you. I have had ro ..read more

How to layer tretinoin is such a frequently asked question that I'm going to address it today. I received this excellent question from a reader and I wanted to make it into a blog post. It takes a village! Dear Dr. Bailey, Thank you so much for your very informative blog. I have learned a lot from reading your articles, but I am still a little confused with regards to when to apply all the products. Do I understand correctly that if I put on the Green Tea Antioxidant Cream right after washing my face then I can layer either with vitamin C, glycolic acid or tretinoin cream? And then moist ..read more