Maybe you haven’t give much thought to your skin care products … until you end up with an itchy, red rash that won’t seem to go away. An allergist explains why it happens and what to do.

We talked to an aesthetician about the risks and benefits of this old-school hair-removal technique.

The best way to make a zit go away fast is to apply a dab of benzoyl peroxide. If you don’t have any handy, here’s what else you can do (and what you shouldn’t do).