Not all zombie skin cells are the same. New research reveals three unique subtypes with different roles in aging and disease, ...

Face exfoliators, when used correctly, slough away the top layer of dead skin cells and result in satisfyingly silky smooth skin. Plus, they can help penetration of any products you use afterwards.

In fact, they can even help your skin by removing dead skin cells. But if you get too many of them, they can cause an infection that irritates your skin. They’re very common. Scientists estimate ...

Senescent skin cells, often referred to as zombie cells because they have outlived their usefulness without ever quite dying, ...

The top layer of the epidermis is called the stratum corneum. It consists of between 10 and 30 layers of dead skin cells.‌ These dead skin cells are constantly sliding off and being replaced by ...

Shedding of dead skin cells happens on a regular basis, and it is replaced by new ones. But there are chances of a build-up of dead skin on the face, especially if you have dry skin or you expose ...

At higher concentrations, it becomes a keratolytic agent, meaning “it softens and breaks down dead skin cells, making it effective for rough, calloused skin,” says Spizuoco, who notes that ...

Experts, such as the website Paula's Choice Skincare, point out that mandelic acid is suitable for all skin types. However, if you have atopic or especially sensitive skin, it is more recommended ...

Nidah Barber-Raymond: People would come to get a chemical peel for their feet because there's a lot of dead-skin-cell buildups. It's just natural to be stuck in shoes and socks and those dead skin ...

This noninvasive skin treatment uses high-pressure air to remove dead skin cells, blackheads, and dirt. It also simultaneously pushes serums deeper into the skin. The treatment starts with ...