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...
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...
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...
The Best Active Ingredient for Your Skin Concern, From a Dermatology NP

The Best Active Ingredient for Your Skin Concern, From a Dermatology NP

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on June 17, 2026. I’ve always been a minimalist when it comes to my skincare routine. In...
5 Ingredients to Fade Hyperpigmentation & When to Start Using Them

5 Ingredients to Fade Hyperpigmentation & When to Start Using Them

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on June 4, 2026. Hyperpigmentation, or discoloration and dark spots, can be caused for many issues. Think:...
How to Choose the Best Eye Cream for Your Skin: 5 Expert Tips

How to Choose the Best Eye Cream for Your Skin: 5 Expert Tips

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on May 28, 2026. Eye cream is a necessary part of any balanced skincare routine—and it does...
Rosacea 101: How to Treat, Manage, and Prevent Flare-Ups

Rosacea 101: How to Treat, Manage, and Prevent Flare-Ups

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on May 20, 2026. If you’ve noticed a red flush to your cheeks, acne, dryness, skin sensitivity,...
AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs: Which Exfoliating Acid Is Actually Right for You?

AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs: Which Exfoliating Acid Is Actually Right for You?

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on June 8, 2026. Exfoliating acids are what we like to call multifunctional, because they’ve been shown...