According to Dr. Ryan Turner, a dermatologist practicing in New York, "beard balm is thicker and primarily used for styling and locking in moisture to just the beard. Beard butter, on the other hand, has a more flexible hold, and its uses are primarily for moisturizing the beard and skin." Turner explains that what separates beard butter from other beard products is the dual role it plays. "Beard butter acts as a moisturizer for the beard, as well as the skin underneath. It can be used both as a moisturizer and as a lightweight styler," he says.

The development of horizontal lines across the neck can be concerning for many, but Ryan Turner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in NYC, recommends this next-generation skin tightener that contains a potent combination of antioxidants. It also has squalane for skin barrier repair and proprietary peptides to improve collagen and elastin. While Turner says it is a bit more pricey, it remains one of his go-to products for patients.

Dr. Ryan Turner, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in New York tells us that “There is some data suggesting the benefits of microneedling in scalp hair loss, but it has not been studied in beard growth." He goes on to say that anecdotal reports suggest that derma rolling may positively effect beard growth.

"This is an excellent choice for a facial moisturizer," says Turner. "Its best features are a researched ratio of the essential lipids cholesterol, ceramides and fatty acids which are all naturally occurring in the body's epidermis. Epidermal lipids create a barrier against things like microorganisms and keep water and electrolytes locked in."

There's no denying that it's easier to spot redness and broken capillaries more clearly on pale skin. But that doesn't mean that Black skin automatically gets a free pass from rosacea. Contrary to popular belief, explains Ryan Turner, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist in New York, the inflammation is there, "it can present as a violet, purple, or a dusky brown hue" instead.

“Melasma is a type of hyperpigmentation or darker discoloration that can happen due to hormonal influences or chronic sun exposure,” says Manhattan-based dermatologist Ryan Turner, M.D.

First things first: Prime the canvas for any beard with a top-notch cleanser. “In order to maintain healthy facial hair, you have to have a clean slate,” says Ryan Turner, a dermatologist in New York City. John Masters Organics Exfoliating Face Cleanser “includes plant and herbal extracts, essential oils and is great for getting rid of impurities,” he says. “Jojoba beads allow for gentle exfoliation without scratching the skin, and ginseng helps tone and brighten the skin.”

Leading NYC dermatologist Dr. Ryan Turner of Turner Dermatology has seen his fair share of skincare routines gone awry. In fact, he’s developed a series of videos on his own social media to break down what people are doing wrong (or not doing at all), which can ultimately lead to long-term skin damage. Here are the five offenses he sees most often.

The onset of a pimple is bad enough, but even worse than a standard-fare pimple is the dreaded cystic acne, the kind that burrows deep under your skin and is painful to the touch. You can’t press on it, or its fury worsens. You can't even burst and drain it—or, if you try to hunt after it, you'll be living with that scab, mark, and scar for months on end.

But unlike surface-level blemishes, cystic acne outbreaks can be easier to control. And we’re not talking about the crucial daily habits that prevent acne. Rather, you can get one step ahead of cystic acne as soon as you realize there’s one budding beneath your skin. With a simple day-long or overnight assault on that blemish, you can prevent it from reaching full boil. It can be gone in a matter of days (barely impacted the surface texture of your skin, and easily covered by concealer), never to be seen nor heard from again.

In order to get rid of cystic acne at the first sign, follow these three tips, which we got from board-certified NYC dermatologist Dr. Ryan Turner. And remember—don’t try to pop it!

BRUTAL DRYNESS

WHY IT HAPPENS: Frequent use of hand sanitizer and washing with harsh soaps strip away the natural oils that protect the top layer of your skin. But if your hands have always felt de- hydrated, chronic dryness can also be a symptom of eczema, says New York–based derma- tologist Ryan Turner, M.D.