Sometimes, the world of skin care confounds even beauty editors. There are so many products, so many ingredients and so many rules. (Not to mention, so many opinions on it all.) We figure: if we get stumped from time to time when it comes to correctly identifying and addressing our own concerns, well, the subject of skin must be downright intimidating for everyone else. But guess what? Thanks to DermStore’s Ask The Esthetician —an online forum run by a licensed esthetician who’s on call to answer all your burning questions, completely free of charge—there’s no need to stress out about your skin. From how to deal with a chemical peel to how to pick the best anti-aging products AND beat hormonal acne, this resource is your best bet for getting sound, professional advice when a standing weekly appointment with your personal facialist just isn’t in the cards (if only!). We encourage you to check it out for yourself—but here are a few sample questions and answers to give you a glimpse into the goldmine of customized knowledge just waiting to be tapped. Enjoy!

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