Why Your 10-Step Routine Might Be Hurting Your Skin

Why Your 10-Step Routine Might Be Hurting Your Skin

Written and Reviewed by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods Why Less Is More: The Case for a Simpler Skincare Routine If your bathroom shelf is lined with serums, your...
You Are What You Eat: What Science Says About Diet and Skin

You Are What You Eat: What Science Says About Diet and Skin

Written and Reviewed by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods From stubborn breakouts to a glowing complexion, what you put on your plate shows up on your face. It's not...
What’s the Difference Between Morning & Evening Skincare?

What’s the Difference Between Morning & Evening Skincare?

Written and Reviewed by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods If there's one question I get asked more than any other, it's this: do I really need a different routine...
The Truth About Dark Circles: Causes, Fixes & What Really Works

The Truth About Dark Circles: Causes, Fixes & What Really Works

Written and Reviewed by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods If you've tried every eye cream on the market with little to show for it, you're not alone! Dark circles...
Person with brown hair drying their wet face from cleaning with a dry towel, their hands and towel in front to cover their face

How Often Do You Actually Need to Wash Your Face?

Written and Reviewed by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods Cleaning your skin is tricky business. How much is too much? How little is too little? Now more than ever, influencers...
How to Fix Common Fall & Winter Skin Issues

How to Fix Common Fall & Winter Skin Issues

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on June 15, 2026. As the leaves change and temperatures drop, our skin often faces unique challenges...
Fall Skincare Routine: 7 Tips to Transition Your Skin for Cooler Weather

Fall Skincare Routine: 7 Tips to Transition Your Skin for Cooler Weather

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on July 1, 2026. Transitioning your skincare routine for fall is a great way to keep your...
Facial Prep 101: The Dos and Don'ts Before and After Your Appointment

Facial Prep 101: The Dos and Don'ts Before and After Your Appointment

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on July 1, 2026. Quarterly facials are essential to maintaining healthy skin all year long. Booking an...
Summer Exfoliation: How to Safely Exfoliate Your Skin This Season

Summer Exfoliation: How to Safely Exfoliate Your Skin This Season

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on July 1, 2026. Thinking of adding an exfoliating product to your routine this summer? Maybe you’ve...