The Dose

Skincare research, recos,

and facts. Apply liberally.

Tips for Transitioning Your Skin Care from Summer to Winter

'Tis the season your skincare routine needs an overhaul to help fight the telltale signs of a cold-weather complexion. Due to the plummeting temperatures and low humidity levels, skin's hydration d...

Aftercare for MediSpa Procedures: Microneedling, Dermaplaning + Peels

When it comes to dramatic results, going under the skin has its benefits and many in-office procedures have become commonplace. Microneedling, dermaplaning, and chemical peels are the most sought-a...

PM Skincare Routine: Products, Layering + Tips

There is a truth to the saying "beauty sleep." When we Zzz, the body shifts into repair mode which enhances the skin's regeneration process. While skin is busy defending itself against external dam...

All About Skin Hydration + Tips for Dehydrated Skin

Hydrated, plump skin is the goal. Unfortunately there are many factors that can lower the water level in the skin such as aging, sun damage, or an inadequate routine. These common experiences lead ...

Adding Vitamin C and Retinol into Your Daily Skincare Routine

The most popular actives in the skincare world, vitamin C and retinol, deserve a place in pretty much every skincare routine. Fine lines and wrinkles, discolorations, dehydration, and clogged pores...

Probiotic Benefits for Skin

When skin is unbalanced, feels tight, is too dry, or is too oily, it often means its microbiome — the physical layer that protects skin from external foes — is disturbed. Maintaining the skin's mic...

Ultimate Guide to Layering: When to Apply Vitamin C, Retinol & More

In skincare, the more you know, the more you realize you don't know. You've gathered all your essentials, the retinol to correct aging signs, vitamin C to stay protected against free radicals, the ...

Skin Care for Pores: Large Pores, Clogged Pores + More

Although pores have a crucial role in releasing sebum and moisturizing skin, they become a concern when dilated. Large pores are by no means a skin condition but rather an aesthetic issue most peop...

How to Treat & Prevent Dry, Flaky Skin

Whether you're an occasional dry skin type or all-year-round sufferer, one thing is for sure, dry skin must be dealt with. Dry skin not only feels uncomfortably tight, it also causes wrinkle visibi...