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![Sunspots on Skin: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment](http://www.dearbrightly.com/cdn/shop/articles/384A1411sm_{width}x.jpg?v=1681829719)
What are sunspots? Also known as age spots or liver spots (even though they have nothing to do with the liver), sunspots on the skin are essentially dark spots caused by excess melanin that your skin produces. As a recap...
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![How to Get Clear Skin Through Diet](http://www.dearbrightly.com/cdn/shop/articles/AfterlightImage-3am_{width}x.jpg?v=1681830381)
Many causative dietary factors have been studied for their role in acne. These include glycemic index, dairy consumption, high and low carbohydrate diets, gluten-free diets, high protein diets, candida elimination diets, probiotics, multivitamins, chocolate, and more. Currently, the greatest body of...
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![Are Higher Strengths of Tretinoin Always Better?](http://www.dearbrightly.com/cdn/shop/articles/384A0722_{width}x.jpg?v=1681830493)
This is a common question for those who are new to using a retinoid like Tretinoin. This question also applies to those who have adjusted to their strength. The advantage of using a tailored formula of tretinoin is that it...
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![Are Derm-Grade Retinoids Safe?](http://www.dearbrightly.com/cdn/shop/articles/384A0591_a5d4b77c-4ce2-4588-9671-1483b89a4f95_{width}x.jpg?v=1681831336)
Absolutely! Retinoids are safe and the most effective treatment for photoaging. Derived from naturally occurring vitamin A, retinoids are synthesized to be tolerable, safe, and effective. While some prescription retinoids may irritate the skin, you can minimize any side effects. Though the side effects are...
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![What is Collagen and How to Rebuild It in the Face](http://www.dearbrightly.com/cdn/shop/articles/D.B_day_2_2019_final_33sm_{width}x.jpg?v=1681830766)
What is the buzz with collagen? Collagen gives your face a fresh and volumized look and is a key component of healthy skin. The skin comprises close to 80% of collagen. It is a protein that is woven together with...
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