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Valerie Monroe

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    Is There a Pill for Prettier Skin?A dermatologist weighs in on the legitimacy of retinol supplements.
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    Does Using Nontoxic Beauty Products Actually Matter for My Health?A deeper look into the marketing behind “clean beauty.”
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    Why Popular TikTok Beauty Trends Don’t Speak to MeA woman in her 70s prefers advice from … the ’70s.
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    Are DIY Skin-care Wands Worth the Money?A dermatologist weighs in on at-home devices
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    A Plastic Surgeon Solves a Mysterious Body-Part ProblemHere’s how to deal with one of the ways our aging system shows signs of wear and tear.
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    How to Find the Best Retinol for Your Skin Type, According to a DermatologistDermatologists call retinol “skin-care gold” for a reason, and here’s why.
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    How to Deal With Hormonal Acne, According to DermatologistsAn almost-30-year-old asks for help managing monthly acne flare-ups.
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    Dear Beauty Marketing: Stop Telling Me How to Look YoungerUnderstand what you’re buying. Plus: solving a red-eyelid mystery.
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    In Defense of ‘Good Enough’ AgingWhen good enough is plenty good. Plus, are you dealing with thinning lashes?
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    Why Is the Skin on My Face Constantly Flaking?A reader is plagued by unusual flakiness on her face.
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    I’ve Gained Weight. Do I Need to Change My Makeup?A reader asks whether more fullness around her face means a new makeup routine.
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    How to Make Your Self-Tanner Situation Less of a MessA cosmetic chemist weighs in.
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    It’s Time to Celebrate AgingWe’re all going to get older, so you might as well put on your party hat now.
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    The Very Best Foundations for Aging SkinMakeup artists Pati Dubroff and Laura Geller share their complexion tips and tricks.
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    I’m 72. Here’s Why ‘Grannycore’ Doesn’t Speak to Me.Plus how to deal with crêpey skin.