Like every industry, skincare has a few big-name players. A-listers like retinol and hyaluronic acid monopolize attention and media coverage. But what about the unsung heroes – like reliable, ...

There’s a moment from junior high seared into my memory, when another kid asked me why I had “all those red bumps on my arms.” It was something that until then I had barely noticed; after his comment, ...

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The name may be funny, but urea's ability to fight skin issues like KP, seborrheic dermatitis, and calluses is no joke Moisturizers with urea can work wonders on rough-and-bumpy arms. By Angela ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You know about hyaluronic acid, and you've probably heard all about ceramides. But there’s another ...