Notes from the practice.

What brands are medical-grade skincare? Why we rank Environ at the top, how to avoid counterfeits, why a consultation matters, and our favorite products.

Affirmations can change how you see yourself and your skin. Here are 15 daily beauty affirmations for glowing skin, plus our 30-day Skin Diva challenge.

What is the best face mask for your skin type? Clay, sheet, cream, gel, peel-off and exfoliating masks explained, plus the masks our estheticians love.

Is a HydraFacial worth it? The benefits, our three tiers ($179, $279, $349), how long results last, and how often to book for clearer, hydrated skin.

What exfoliators do estheticians recommend? Physical vs. chemical exfoliation, the ingredients to look for, how often to exfoliate, and our spa favorites.

Is skin care actually necessary? What each product does, the five you really need, what to use every day, and why daily sunscreen matters most of all.

What is Dazzle Dry, and is it better than gel? How the four-step system works, how long it lasts, how to remove it, and where to get a Dazzle Dry manicure.

Does Biodroga really work, or is it overhyped? What sets the German skincare line apart, the results you can expect, and how to choose the right products.

Our Biodroga skin care review: the German brand’s key ingredients, who it suits, and our three favorite products, from the Intense Moisture Formula down.

Where to buy Skin Script skin care, how to be sure you’re getting the real thing, whether you need a prescription, and how to start a Skin Script routine.

Does Skin Script really work? What corrective skin care is, the key ingredients in Skin Script, who it suits, and how to choose the right products for you.

Our Skin Script skin care review: what corrective skin care means, the key ingredients, who the line suits, and our three favorite Skin Script products.