Get answers to some of your biggest questions about non-comedogenic foundations and how to choose the best one for your skin type, with tips according to board-certified dermatologist Jessie Cheung, MD.

Ahead, TZR spoke with experts like board certified dermatologist Dr. Jessie Cheung, to learn more about how this simple ingredient works, including how to incorporate it into your current routine.

“Psychodermatology can be divided into four main clinical categories,” explains Dr. Jessie Cheung, a board-certified, Chicago-based dermatologist specializing in aesthetics, hormones and sexual health, and regenerative medicine.

You can start a skincare routine at any age. In fact, the sooner you start, the better, says dermatologist Jessie Cheung, MD. "You’re never too young to start protecting your skin," she notes.

“We’re all looking down at our computers and phones all the time, which overworks and tenses up these muscles. [Trap Botox] helps relax that tension, offering a longer duration of pain relief than the massage or physical therapy options people previously had,” says Dr. Jessie Cheung.

Dr. Cheung weighs in on her picks for face washes that are great for all skin types and why you should use them.

Jessie Cheung, MD, is among those on the Skin Awards 2023 Expert Panel. The award winers, handpicked by dermatologists and editors, will keep your skin looking fresh and radiant.

Jessie Cheung, MD, is among those on the Skin Awards 2023 Expert Panel. The award winers, handpicked by dermatologists and editors, will keep your skin looking fresh and radiant.

"Sylfirm X is the only device to provide precise thermal coagulation along with dual wave technology, which allows for less downtime, less pain, and all the benefits of collagen stimulation along with treating melasma, hyperpigmentation, and redness,” says Dr. Jessie Cheung, board-certified dermatologist in Chicago.

"Because Botox stops sweating, it can definitely preserve your edges and blowout," Dr. Cheung tells POPSUGAR. For the treatment, the neurotoxin is injected around the parameter of the forehead.

Not all skincare ingredients, like peptides, can be freeze-dried, Jessie Cheung, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, tells us. "Fragile ingredients that experience structure change when frozen, like peptides, can't be freeze dried," she says.

Dr. Jessie Cheung specializes in penis fillers, P-shots, fat injections, "Bocox," and more.

Fat injections in your penis? Yup, they're a thing. Dr. Jessie Cheung explains how they work—and so much more.

“The Exo-Xom facial is the combination of a unique blend of exosomes with hyaluronic acid, minerals, coenzymes, and even more growth factors and peptides delivered into the skin via specific protocols—microneedling, lasers, radiofrequency microneedling, or chemical peels,” explains Dr. Jessie Cheung.

"Dr. Cheung said that working with compounded semaglutide has enabled her to customize doses for different patients. And by skipping the pharmacy counter, she said, her patients have avoided the challenges of getting insurance to cover the cost of the brand-name drugs."

“Semaglutide has been available in my office since March 2021, and we’ve gone through several iterations of the dosing titration, based on patient feedback over time. We actually get our patients to a higher dose of Semaglutide faster by increasing the dose every week," explains Dr. Jessie Cheung.

It’s common for people with oily skin to also deal with acne, which is why we like face washes that do a bit of exfoliating while cleansing the skin. Dr. Jessie Cheung recommends iS Clinical Cleansing Complex.

Board-certified dermatologist Jessie Cheung, MD suggests looking for a product that comes in an opaque bottle or has an air-tight pump dispenser. Similarly, always make sure to store your vitamin C serum in a cool, dark place.

Dermatologist Dr. Jessie Cheung told Byrdie, "Some anatomical sites are more prone to rejection — flat, tight surfaces don't allow for deeper piercings and are subject to greater pressure."

Clarifying shampoos help to remove buildup on your scalp, said board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jessie Cheung, MD, and look out for ingredients like salicylic acid. She is also a fan of hair care products that utilize tea tree oil, sulfur and benzoyl peroxide

Newer astringents used in many of today’s formulas are meant to prep your skin to receive active ingredients by restoring its natural acidic state and adding hydration to improve their penetration,” explains Dr. Jessie Cheung.

“My patients tell me they’re not hungry or focused on food all the time,” says Dr. Jessie Cheung, who specializes in aesthetics, regenerative medicine, and hormone replacement therapy in Chicago. “They get full after three or four bites, don’t crave their junk foods, and don’t find satisfaction in eating them. It’s almost magical.”

But a non-comedogenic formula, specially created to prevent these issues is great for those who have oily skin, or are prone to whiteheads or acne, says Dr. Jessie Cheung, but anyone can benefit from using a non-comedogenic moisturizer.

“Testosterone alone is awesome,” says dermatologist Dr. Jessie Cheung, who sees captains of industry and high achievers in her clinics in New York and Chicago, “but the next step beyond testosterone for anti-aging is peptide hormone therapy.

“Semaglutide has been very successful for my patients who have stalled on their weight-loss journeys,” says Dr. Jessie Cheung, who specializes in aesthetics, regenerative medicine, and hormone replacement therapy. “I do have patients who are not overweight taking semaglutide, as it also helps with PCOS and insulin resistance.”

Physical sunscreens are considered a safer option, and Illinois-based dermatologist Jessie Cheung told Byrdie, "There are ongoing studies about the safe threshold for the absorption of chemical sunscreen ingredients through the skin, which show that they can get into the bloodstream."

“A blackhead forms when oxygen reacts with dead skin cells and sebum, plugging up the pore,” says Jessie Cheung, MD, a board-certified dermatologist. "There is no shield from the environment once that happens, and all that exposed oil, dirt, and dead skin oxidizes and turns a dark—often black—color."

To understand why fairy dusting is problematic, it's first important to understand how active ingredients work and how they're listed on product packaging. "Actives are ingredients that are backed by lab research to exert a desired effect on the skin," says Jessie Cheung, MD.

Dr. Jessie Cheung loves Avene Mineral Tinted Compact. “This compact foundation has chemical-free sun protection, is fragrance-free, and has emollients to seal in moisture without being greasy, and is gentle enough for sensitive skin," she explains.

If you like the texture of gel cleansers like the Youth to the People option above but prefer something that exfoliates, two of our experts recommend this gentle cleanser from iS Clinical. “It works for all skin types and is sulfate- and phthalate-free,” says Dr. Jessie Cheung.

Dr. Jessie Cheung recommends applying a topical vitamin C, like Isdin's Isdinceutics Flavo-C Ultraglican Daily Antioxidant Serum, which has been "shown to counteract some of the DNA damage [caused by UV rays]." She likes this particular serum because it comes in small ampoules, so the vitamin C is fresh with each application.

Vitamin C is inherently unstable and quickly broken down when exposed to light and/or oxygen. For that reason, board-certified dermatologist Jessie Cheung, MD suggests looking for products that come housed in opaque bottles or have an air-tight pump dispenser.

All of the dermatologists use at least one serum in their regimens under day and night creams and Dr. Cheung uses a startling four (you can layer them).

When it comes time to remove hair, board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Jessie Cheung recommends applying “gentle pressure with the razor while holding your skin taut.”

At the end of a long day, completing a multistep skin-care routine may be the last thing you want to do — but after washing your face, there are some very compelling reasons to go for a night cream. Here are dermatologist's favorites.

When looking for an anti-chafe product, it's always important to figure out what kind of formula you prefer. "Think of choosing a chafing product formulation as similar to choosing a foundation — it depends on your skin type, lifestyle, and personal preference," says Dr. Jessie Cheung.

“If you have skin that’s oily, look for a powder, spray, or gel. If you have dry skin, a cream or roll-on will be more hydrating. Sprays are great for large or hard-to-reach areas," explains Dr. Jessie Cheung, M.D.

Dr. Jessie Cheung says aloe vera also contains antioxidants, enzymes, fatty acids, antimicrobials, glucomannan, and other mucopolysaccharides aka long-chain sugar molecules found in the body that calm irritation and lock moisture into the skin while promoting healing.

“Aloe vera is a very safe topical for all skin types, even if you’re acne-prone. It contains salicylic acid, a mild antiseptic that fights against bacteria while also promoting exfoliation,” explains board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jessie Cheung.

Dermatologist Dr. Jessie Cheung of Cheung Aesthetics and Wellness in Chicago personally uses this mineral sunscreen that’s designed to heal your skin with DNA repair enzymes, peptides and antioxidants.

“Skin slugging is simply the application of an occlusive to act as a barrier to seal moisture into the skin. Dermatologists have been recommending for years as the last step in your skin care routine to treat dry skin, as we know that skin slugging helps prevent water loss,” says Dr. Jessie Cheung.

While it’s not a bad idea for anyone to try a non-comedogenic formula, they’re especially great for those who have oily skin, or are prone to whiteheads or acne, says Dr. Jessie Cheung.

Jessie Cheung M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, says that using a mask with ingredients that kill bacteria (like apple cider vinegar) can help eliminate bacteria buildup and reduce unwanted odor.

“You’d be surprised with how many people are on hormone therapies,” says Dr. Jessie Cheung, a dermatologist whose focus, in part, is on these treatments. “You look, feel, perform, think, recover, and age better.”

There’s a way to have your sun protection and keep your makeup intact. Meet your new sun-care BFF: powder sunscreen.

At work in the supplements are ashwagandha and ginseng, adaptogens that may help reduce the stress-heightened cortisol levels that can lead to hair loss — and as dermatologist Dr. Jessie Cheung previously told InStyle, the ingredients can also help your skin.

“Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule that holds a thousand times its weight in water and works to plump and hydrate our skin,” explains Dr. Jessie Cheung.

Before you go snatching up any skincare product that mentions AHAs, let's dive a little deeper into what these powerful acids can do and how to best use them.

Putting together a skin-care routine can be overwhelming. These experts weight in and help.

Doctors, including Dr. Cheung, explain how BHAs can help improve oily skin and congested pores and share their favorite products.

Dr. Jessie Cheung considers topical pearl an effective treatment for targeting pigmentation concerns, such as dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

Jessie Cheung, a board-certified dermatologist, shares the scoop on the benefits of tea bags on eyes and how, exactly, to use them.

Dr. Cheung adds that it's not just clothing that can worsen back acne, accessories can play a role too. "Friction can cause acne mechanica, so avoid backpacks and straps," she says.

According to Dr. Jessie Cheung, “The increase of histamine in your skin will make your skin hyper-reactive and prone to hives and itching.” Symptoms can also include nasal congestion, watery eyes, wheezing, and rashes.

If you're looking for another way to smooth forehead wrinkles and fine lines, consider getting a forehead thread lift. According to Dr. Jessie Cheung, this procedure calms the muscles while holding them in place.

"The problem with at-home tattoos is that you don't know what possible side effects may occur with the chemicals that you are putting into your skin or even the sterility of the procedure," says Jessie Cheung M.D.

Before you get too sad, a fantastic ingredient can help with that. It is none other than Vitamin C. Dermatologist Jessie Cheung told Byrdie, "Vitamin C is a multi-tasking brightening agent as its antioxidant properties provide protection from ultraviolet light exposure."

"A penis pump is a vacuum device with a canister that fits over and seals around the penis," explains Dr. Jessie Cheung.

While it’s not a bad idea for anyone to try a non-comedogenic formula, they’re especially great for those who have oily skin, or are prone to whiteheads or acne, says Dr. Jessie Cheung.