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The. Best. Moisturizer.
The. Best. Moisturizer.

My skincare philosophy can be distilled down to my unconditional love of Cetaphil cream.

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AdviceAegean ChanJune 9, 2017
AEGMORA 2.0
AEGMORA 2.0

By popular demand, I’m bringing Aegmora back after a little hiatus.  Why, you ask?

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AdviceAegean ChanJune 6, 2017
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Hello! I'm Aegean H. Chan, MD, FAAD and am a dual board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist.

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MIND YOUR OWN SKIN⁠ ✋⁠
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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but I know someone out there does.⁠
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This is just a reminder that:⁠
⁠👉 There is no ‘right way’ to do skin care⁠
👉  Everyone’s skin is different, with different w
💸 FEAR SELLS 💸⁠
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Fearmongering is an incredibly prevalent marketing tactic in the beauty industry & you all know it bothers me to no end.⁠
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I'm a bit late to share this great article by @sarahjlaing in @thekitca (link in stories) that hits on
YOU NEED A WIDE-BRIMMED HAT.⁠
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Trust me, ya do. Sunscreen isn't enough to protect your skin from UV, especially on those bright summer days.

Hats are the best way to protect your face, which have the highest risk of skin cancer development.

When
🗣 DO YOU NEED TO WEAR SUNSCREEN INDOORS?⁠
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I get this question all the time and I've seen a lot of opinions floating around. A lot of it is anxiety-provoking & overkill to me - & I'm a derm!
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🧐 IT'S COMPLICATED, IT DEPENDS⁠

The risk depe
🧐 PERSONALIZED SKINCARE: LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT?⁠
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A new emerging trend is personalized skincare & it seems like there are a ton of brands advertising a unique formula made just for you.⁠
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Is it worth the hype? Here's a derm's two cents 👩🏻‍

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