May 31, 2026
The vitamin C form I like in a daytime serum
Ethyl ascorbic acid is a steadier form of vitamin C that fits beautifully in a daily serum when you want brighter-looking, smoother-feeling skin.
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Notes on skin & ingredients.
The why behind the formulations — endocrine disruptors, active ingredients, what to avoid, what to look for. Written by Dr. Milagros.
June 7, 2026
Why I am careful with skincare promises
As a doctor and breast-cancer survivor, I choose careful skincare language on purpose. Here is how I read beauty claims without the hype.
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May 30, 2026
Why I like argan oil in a face serum
Argan oil is not heavy or mysterious. Here is why I like it in a face serum, especially when skin wants softness without a greasy finish.
May 29, 2026
How I actually read a skincare ingredient label
Dr. Milagros explains how she reads skincare labels after cancer: what the first ingredients tell you, why clean is not a magic word, and where fragrance deserves a closer look.
May 29, 2026
Why grape seed oil feels so light on skin
Grape seed oil is light, silky, and useful in face cream. Dr. Milagros explains what its fatty acids do for the feel of skin.
March 14, 2023
Doctor Milagros, a skincare line that utilizes CBD oil, has partnered with QVC
Doctor Milagros, a CBD skincare line based in New York, is collaborating with QVC, a video commerce giant to expand the reach of EveryFace Skincare Line. Founder Dr. Milagros Hernandez expressed her…
February 2, 2023
Doctor Milagros® Joins QVC® Family, Making History as Breast Cancer Survivor and MD Launches organic skincare line on Network
New partnership brings CBD skincare to the masses in time for Valentine’s Day! Today DoctorMilagros® , the first MD formulated CBD skincare line, originally launched in 2018, announced a new…
October 22, 2021
Are Phytoestrogens an Endocrine Disruptor?
Are Phytoestrogens an Endocrine Disruptor? Could Your Diet Be Too Heavy in Phytoestrogens and Phytoestrogens in Skincare. In continuing to honor October’s legacy as Breast Cancer Awareness month,…
October 15, 2021
What is an EDC or an Endocrine Disruptor?
What is an EDC or an Endocrine Disruptor? EDCs or Endocrine disrupting chemicals are substances which interfere with the way our bodies’ hormones work. EDCs can be found in the environment, foods,…
September 1, 2021
A Brief History of Women in Medicine
A Brief History of Women in Medicine September is Women in Medicine Month Each September, the AMA Women Physicians Section (WPS) honors physicians who have offered their time, wisdom and support to…
August 1, 2021
An Argument for the Benefits of Manual Exfoliation
Chemical exfoliants are all the rage in skincare nowadays, with many users shunning traditional, manual exfoliators for fear of damaging the skin. This is false, and here’s why manual exfoliation…
July 1, 2021
What Is a Serum and Why Should I Use One?
Over the last few years, serums have become an indispensable step in skincare here in America. Popularized by multi-step Korean skincare trends, essences or serums are lightweight elixirs packed with…
May 31, 2021
CBD as a Treatment for Rosacea
According to the National Rosacea Society (NRS), rosacea affects over 16 million Americans. However, this chronic skin disorder remains poorly understood. Topical steroids can help, but they are not…
April 26, 2021
Ingredient Spotlight: Babassu Oil
Babassu oil is extracted from the seeds of the babassu palm, which is found in the the Amazon, the Caatinga, and the Cerrado regions in Brazil, South America. The Babassu palm is a perennial palm,…
April 19, 2021
The Incomparable Benefits of Probiotics
Probiotics have been a trending topic over the last few years, and they boast a solution to a multitude of issues. The good news is, used consistently, probiotics live up to their hype. Let’s start…
April 12, 2021
Exploring the Healing Properties of Aloe Vera
Exploring the Healing Properties of Aloe Vera Records of Aloe Vera, a succulent plant, date back to the 16th century BC. According to the Indian Journal of Dermatology , the Ancient Egyptians called…
April 5, 2021
What are Active Ingredients?
What do you do when you’re a results focused consumer bombarded with hundreds of products claiming to be anti-aging, clarifying, resurfacing, etc? You become well-versed in active ingredients, their…
March 29, 2021
Using Niacinamide for Stronger Skin
Niacinamide, also called nicotinamide, is an essential nutrient called vitamin B-3. We need Niacinamide both as a dietary supplement to prevent B-3 deficiency, and as an active ingredient in…
March 14, 2021
Penetrate Deeper with Sodium Hyaluronate
So you think you’re doing the best for your skin by using a product with Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid in it? What if I told you that my Doctor Milagros line uses Sodium Hyaluronate instead— a more…
March 7, 2021
Benefits of Manuka Honey for Acne-Prone Skin
What are the Benefits of Manuka Honey for Acne-Prone Skin? Manuka honey is a variety of honey native to New Zealand. It’s produced by bees who pollinate the Manuka bush, also known as the…
February 14, 2021
The Benefits of Hemp Tea
Steeped Superfood This weeks Superfood Spotlight is a steeped superfood -- hemp tea -- a powerhouse brew with so many healing properties that it can replace several other herbal concoctions! Despite…
February 1, 2021
The Anti-aging Skin Benefits of Hemp
Hemp extracts and oils are a superfood for your skin when used topically. CBD oil, which is derived from hemp, is extracted from the buds, leaves and stalks. Hemp oil is extracted from the seeds of…
January 10, 2021
What are Parabens?
Parabens are a class of preservatives. Chemically, they are a series of parahydroxybenzoates and esters of parahydroxybenzoic acid. Concerns about parabens come from a growing overall awareness of…
January 3, 2021
The Human Body has its own Cannabinoid System!
The Human Body has its own Cannabinoid System Our body makes its own endocannabinoids. Endocannanibinoids are endogenous cannabinoids. The ECS, or endocannabinoid system, is a system in our bodies…