Taking Care of Your Skin and Looking Younger

By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com Guide to Skin & Beauty

From protecting yourself from the sun's harmful rays to addressing cosmetic changes that happen over time, taking proper care of your skin can keep it radiant for years to come and help protect against skin cancer and other conditions.

1. Skin Care Basics
2. Skin Care Products

Skin Care Basics

Like it or not, beauty is often determined by the health of your skin. Find out what's going on with your skin at a microscopic level, and learn what you can do to keep it in tip-top shape.

• Skin Care 101
• What Causes Wrinkles
• Effects of Sun on the Skin

• Healthy Vs. Unhealthy Ski9n
• Water - Good or Bad for Skin?
• Why Doctors Don't Do Skin Type

Skin Care Products

How do you know what products to buy to keep your skin looking healthy and glowing? Are more expensive choices really better? Did you know you could be causing damage to your skin by using the wrong skin care products? I know, it's all very confusing. Get a doctor's perspective on choosing the right skin care options for you, without all the marketing hype.

• Understanding Moisturizer Ingredients
• Skin Cleansers
• Types of Bar Soaps

• Liquid Cleansers
• Soaps for Dry Skin
• Mederma Review