Dry Skin

One and done? Dermatologists share their thoughts on single-ingredient moisturizers, from olive oil to Vaseline.

This week’s question comes from commenter “Ice” who asked: “I consistently battle with inflamed acne, both papules and pustules. What are some products you recommend when dealing with these kind of pimples on dry and acne prone skin?” Here’s a Soko Glam’s skin expert’s answer.

Hello, and welcome to “How to Buy a Moisturizer 101.” Here, I’m teaching you a little trick that will help you get the absolute most out of your moisturizer.

The Korean routine for dry skin requires products that not only layer moisturizing ingredients on top of the skin but also penetrate deep into cells and plump them full of hydration. Check out the full routine below.

What do you do when you have acne and dry skin? Our experts give their advice and product recommendations to help.

If you’re not sure whether your current routine is getting the job done, read on to learn how to tell if your skin is dehydrated, plus the best moisturizing ingredients to look out for.

The supposed effects of cold or hot water can be temporary and even fictional. Read on to learn the truth about the ideal water temperature for washing your face!

We recently received a comment on one of our articles from one of our extremely smart readers asking us whether the quality of the water you use to wash your face with matters. This is a great question that we have often wondered ourselves. Today we ask dermatologists: Does the type of water you wash your face with matter?

If a product is all over Instagram or in all of your friends’ medicine cabinets should you be using it too? Welcome to “Do You Really Need…”, a new series where we discuss how to determine whether or not a trendy or divisive product really belongs in YOUR skin care routine. Today we’re discussing essences.

Hyaluronic acid is one of the most popular moisturizing ingredients around. Did you know it’s also great for preventing and treating signs of aging? Discover all of its skin benefits and products you’ll find it in below.

We always learn so much from our readers. Recently, Zane Anthony, a writer and editor at Yale University, messaged us about K-beauty products suitable for men with facial hair. He went on to reveal his detailed shave day skin care routine and it’s too good not to share with all of you.

Battling blackheads and enlarged pores to no avail? Here, one writer shares what’s worked for her in the hopes that it might work for you too.

Today, though, we’re isolating the category of moisturizers, which are the very last product you apply before throwing on your SPF in the 10-step Korean beauty regimen. The moisturizer category is, perhaps, the most daunting simply because there’s so much to choose from. They come in a variety of base-types—ranging from gels to emulsions to full-on thick cream—and aim to plump, refresh, and seriously hydrate your skin.

You need to know about skin care for dry climates if you live in the southwest and midwestern areas of the US. States like Arizona, Nevada, and Utah have very low humidity levels, thanks to their desert-like landscapes. Below, you’ll find the best tips on how to keep your skin dewy in the desert.

The search for the perfect cream to foam cleanser is over. Meet Klavuu’s Pure Pearlsation Cleansing Foam. Stories From a Curator is a column by Charlotte Cho, the curator and cofounder of Soko Glam. As a licensed esthetician and the author of The Little Book of Skin Care, Cho gives a glimpse into her discovery process and what brands and products make the cut for the curated site.

Does your skin feel moisturized when you leave the house in the morning and dry and flaky as soon as you step outside? Below, we share our tips on how to achieve a hydrated complexion that stays that way.