Making Smart Skincare Choices via Science Not Hype

Given today's flood of skin care ads and infomercials, it's no small feat to pick out the "gems" that are actually useful and avoid ineffective or even potentially harmful products or procedures. The articles in this section help you avoid "being taken for a ride" by some of the less scrupulous skin care manufacturers, distributors and providers. We also expose common skin care myths and misconceptions that may interfere with the effectiveness of your skin care.

Can wrinkles disappear overnight? The hoax of before and after photos

Research studies versus testimonials

How to interpret skin care research data

Choosing a doctor for skin rejuvenation treatment

Risks and benefits of plastic surgery

Is Botox riskier than commonly thought?

Skin Care Myths and Misconceptions

Natural vs synthetic
Are proven ingredients guaranteed to work?
Collagen creams
Cucumber for under eye puffiness
Retinol vs Retin A