Diversity is our quest, but unity is our strength,” said Dr. Kathy Fields, addressing the audience at last month’s annual Rodan + Fields convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Katie Rodan followed up with an exciting announcement: “We’ve brought on board three top-notch dermatologists who share our mission to give ALL people the best skin of…
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we sat down with our dermatology partner, Dr. Vivian Bucay to learn about her hispanic traditions and memories. Vivian Bucay is a dermatologist in San Antonio, Texas with thirty years of practice both in the United States and Mexico City. But in 2006, her medical attentiveness came into play…
Content credit: Ashleigh McDonald @makeup.by.ashleigh The contouring trend has been around for years now, and it has stuck — because who doesn’t want to look more sculpted and defined? Especially when you might be pulled into a group selfie at any moment. You probably think of contouring as a heavy look, but it doesn’t have to…
Skincare advice is everywhere, but not everything you hear or read is true. Rodan + Fields Founders Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields are here to put skincare myths to rest once and for all. Here are a few of the Doctors’ favorites — or should we say least favorites, since they’re not true! Skincare…
Men need to take care of their skin too. Though there are some differences between men and women’s skin, we all need to prevent acne, soothe irritation, and deal with signs of aging! Here are some questions from the men in our offices (and lives) and the answers to them. What is the difference between…
Is there a secret to avoiding acne? No and, well, yes. As the Doctors say, there is no cure for acne. Genetics and hormones decide who gets it, and when. Teens and adults both deal with hormones that stimulate oil production, which is a part of the acne cycle. And if your genetics make you…
Nearly 50 million teenagers and adults a year experience acne, the most common skin condition in the United States. Battling breakouts can be incredibly frustrating, because they can be triggered by a complex combination of factors you can’t control — including genetics, hormones and the climate you live in — and there is no quick…
Here’s a concept for you: Too much of a great thing can really be not-so-great for your skin. Using too many skincare products too frequently and/or too enthusiastically can overwork your skin, leaving it looking and feeling worse instead of better. WHAT OVERWORKED SKIN LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE From my experience as a dermatology…
Hey, sleepyhead! Yes, you – we see you’ve been dozing off on the couch, in your clothes, or someplace other than in your bed. Where’s your nightly routine? What’s that? You don’t have one? If you research it for even for a minute, you’ll see that a consistent bedtime pattern produces optimal sleep, which can…
How much do you know about sun safety? These facts will help ensure your skin is well-protected: 1. The sun emits two types of rays that reach your skin, UVA and UVB. What’s the difference between the two? Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays emit the same amount of radiation from sunrise to sunset, 365 days a…
So, you’re brushing your hair and notice some bumps. Wait, could those be pimples? Yup. Just when you thought acne had popped up every place possible on your body, here’s one more: Your hairline. Why Am I Breaking Out Around My Hairline? A pimple begins when excess oil mixes with dead skin cells, clogging a…
If you’re like most of us, you’re spending more and more time each day – about four hours, according to a recent study – hunched over your smartphone, tablet or computer. You may also have the telltale signs of Tech Neck: pain, discomfort and poor posture. (You know the look: rounded back, shoulders caving inward,…