We Put the Best Face Washes for Dry Skin to the Test and Found the 13 We’ll Keep Using

Brittany Scanniello is a freelance writer, registered dietitian-nutritionist, and owner of Eat Simply Nutrition, a Colorado-based integrative nutrition company and private practice.

As a lifelong and collegiate athlete, Brittany has always kept fitness and nutrition a top priority. Her expertise lies in pediatrics, sports, and functional nutrition, though she is experienced in all nutrition-related matters. She strongly believes that food has the power to reduce the risk of chronic disease and help people feel energized so she works hard to make nutrition information accessible and easy to understand for all.

Brittany received her undergraduate degree in human nutrition and dietetics from University of North Carolina in Greensboro. She also completed a dietetic internship to become a registered dietitian at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California.

As a freelance nutrition and fitness writer, her work has been published in Eat This Not That, PopSugar, and other outlets. She is the author of The Complete Macro Cookbook.

When Brittany is not counseling clients or writing, she enjoys working on her family's farm, golfing, playing with her three kids, and baking.

Ross Radusky, MD, is a practicing board-certified dermatologist at the Dermatology Treatment and Research Center in Dallas. Originally from New York City, he graduated summa cum laude from the City University of New York and then received his MD from the New York University School of Medicine. There, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and served as chapter president for two years. He completed his residency in dermatology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center, and at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Dr. Radusky practices general and cosmetic dermatology with a focus on the early detection of skin cancer, and provides patients with a personalized approach to looking their best at any age. He has authored articles and textbook chapters on the clues that our finger- and toenails may provide us about internal disease, as well as on comprehensive therapies for cosmetic dermatology and reversing the signs of skin aging.

Complementing his medical practice, Radusky has a strong passion for the cultural arts, particularly in expanding access to youths and seniors. He previously served as an artist instructor for the Rockaway Artists Alliance, a New York City nonprofit arts and education organization, and then served as both a board director and treasurer of the organization throughout his medical school training.

Radusky enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife Robyn, son Oliver, and poodle Lucy, where he can usually be found preventing photoaging and reducing the risk of skin cancer beneath an umbrella in a wide-brimmed hat. He is also the proud inventor of Sunshotz, the world’s only sunscreen measuring cup, designed to help patients of all ages apply the proper amount of sunscreen needed to enjoy all the sun without the burn.

Ray Finch is a content specialist with expertise in fact-checking, copy-editing, sensitivity reading, and content management, and has worked with publishers including Health.com, Parents, VeryWell Mind, Medium, Everyday Health, and VeryWell Health.

Their longtime interest in mental health, chronic illness, disability, neurodivergence, and LGBTQIA+ issues was sparked first by their own firsthand experiences, and was further refined during their academic career, having earned dual bachelor's degrees in Anthropology and Women's and Gender Studies.

Finch is committed to producing inclusive, scientifically sound content that takes into account such nuanced factors as socioeconomic status, clinician bias, and cultural competence, all of which influence how people engage — or don’t — with medical professionals and the healthcare system.

Sabrina Rojas Weiss has been a writer and editor for more than 25 years, 12 of which she's spent in the health and parenting space. Her work has appeared in Parents, Verywell, Yahoo, Greatist, Healthline, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and more. Her real expertise is in diving headfirst down research rabbit holes to see what actual experts have found about any given topic.

Sabrina lives in Brooklyn with her husband, nearly teenage son, and feisty rat terrier mix. She enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, reading too many novels, and visiting museums.

Amy Fischer, MS, RD, CDN, is the former senior nutrition editor at Health. She is a dietitian with over 13 years of experience covering nutrition and health, specializing in product recommendations. Before Health, she covered nutrition, food, and supplements at Good Housekeeping.

She currently works at one of the largest teaching hospitals in New York City as a dietitian. She has authored numerous chapters in clinical nutrition textbooks and has also worked in PR and marketing for food company startups.

She received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Miami University of Ohio and a master's degree in clinical nutrition from New York University. She completed her dietetic training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Ashley Ziegler is a full-time writer with extensive experience covering women’s health, babies' and kids' health, mental health, and wellness. Her work has appeared on websites including The Bump, Health, Pregnancy & Newborn, People, Parents, Romper, Scary Mommy, and more.

Before transitioning into her full-time writing career, Ashley worked in the departments of pediatric cardiology and general medicine at Duke University Medical Center, and later at the North Carolina Medical Board. During undergrad, she majored in communications at Purdue University and then earned her master’s degree with a concentration in healthcare management from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Ashley lives with her husband and two young daughters in North Carolina. In her free time, she enjoys reading, walking, taking barre classes, and catching up on her favorite podcasts.

Caroline holds a CF-L1 and is a former NCAA D1 women's college soccer player. She has been powerlifting for over a decade. Previously, Caroline led cardio content for Garage Gym Reviews and is a subject matter expert on treadmills, rowing machines, ellipticals, and stationary bikes.

You can find her byline in various publications, including Forbes, US News & World Report, Men's Health, Women's Health, Reader's Digest, Active, and others.

Eve Lederman is a senior developmental editor of work published by Dotdash Meredith, where she focused on Verywell Health during her nine-year tenure. She is also a freelance editor with U.S. News & World Report, contributing to health and wellness articles in the commerce space.

Previously, she was a freelance editor for Fitness magazine and worked with the former medical advertising agency Friedberg Feder DeMasi, spearheading market research.

Eve is also the author of several essays that have appeared in The New York Times, five published books, and two plays.

Raki Swanson is a Minnesota-based freelance health writer and married mother to two adult children. She has experience covering mental health, fitness, food, and lifestyle topics, as well as significant experience reviewing and testing products for the Marketplace team, including online therapy, fitness gear, and food.

She received a bachelor's degree in applied psychology from St. Cloud University in Minnesota. She has also worked as a business development manager at a Fortune 500 company in Minnesota, and spent several years living in the south of France while growing up, which inspired her love of travel and food.

When she's not writing, you can find her reading, blogging, and enjoying being an empty nester with her husband, two dogs, and tabby cat named Kevin.

SaVanna Shoemaker is a registered dietitian and health writer. As a registered dietitian, SaVanna has worked with pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children, people with chronic kidney disease, and people who are critically ill. She is particularly interested in culinary and functional nutrition for weight loss and female hormone health.

She's currently a contributor for Everyday Health and Yahoo Life, and her work has also appeared in Forbes Vetted, Healthline, Greatist, mindbodygreen, and Bicycling magazine, among other outlets.

SaVanna lives with her husband and three kids in Little Rock, Arkansas. She enjoys cooking, reading, writing fiction, and weightlifting.

Katharine Chan, MSc, BSc, PMP, is a freelance writer with over 15 years of experience in British Columbia’s healthcare system. She has led patient safety investigations, quality improvement projects, and change management initiatives in mental health, women’s health, and emergency services.

Katharine holds a master of science in health sciences and a bachelor of science in biomedical physiology and kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. She is certified in project management (PMP), Prosci change management, and health quality improvement through Health Quality BC’s Quality Academy.

Katharine specializes in translating complex health information and scientific research into clear, relatable content that engages a wide audience. Her areas of expertise include mental health, parenting, public health, and patient safety. She has contributed to major platforms such as Verywell Mind, Psychedelic Support, HuffPost Canada, CBC Parents, Family Education, Mamamia Australia, WordWorks Magazine, and CafeMom. She also conducts expert interviews and creates SEO-optimized, evidence-based content to support informed decision-making.

A Chinese Canadian author, Katharine has published three books, including How to Deal With Asian Parents, and four guided journals, including 60 Feelings to Feel and How to Deal With Asian Parents: The Workbook. Through her platform, Sum on Sleeve, she shares honest reflections about culture, relationships, and healing from intergenerational trauma. Her writing aims to empower readers — especially those from cultures that suppress emotional expression — to better understand and articulate their inner experiences.

Ashley is a health and education writer who has covered fitness, mental health, nutrition, parenting, and education topics in her writing.

She is also an educator who brings over 15 years experience teaching in early childhood education. She has written early childhood education blogs and newsletters, and developed curriculums based on the Nature Explore project. She has also helped develop nutritional guides for families and education centers in Southern California and spearheaded the implementation of physical fitness programs for children.

Ashley received her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from the University of La Verne, where she focused on elementary education, educational policy, and curriculum design. Her work in education has led to multiple certifications, including Nature Explore Specialist for the Outdoor Classroom Project, NESTA Children’s Nutrition Specialist, and is an active member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Before joining Everyday Health, she wrote for Verywell Mind, Verywell Health, Parents, and Verywell Family. As a mother of three young boys, Ashley splits her time between her career and her family.

Grace Gallagher is a writer with nearly a decade of experience writing about health and wellness, focusing on hair, sexual wellness, pregnancy, and parenting. She also works full-time as the lead hair health writer for the Hims blog.

Grace received a bachelor's degree from Hobart William Smith College and an MFA in creative writing from Hunter College, and her work has appeared in Health, Shape, Verywell Mind and Verywell Health, Parents, Romper, Healthline, Greatist, and more.

Melissa Mitri is a registered dietitian-nutritionist, weight loss specialist, and expert health writer with over 18 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. She owns Melissa Mitri Nutrition, a virtual private practice helping women achieve sustainable weight loss.

Melissa is a freelance writer and editor for dietitians and wellness brands. She helps translate complicated scientific research into easy-to-understand terms for the public. Melissa has written for various publications and websites, such as HealthCanal, WellnessVerge, Nature Made, Garden of Life, the Avocado Board, and more.

Melissa believes everyone has the power to improve their health, one small habit at a time. Her approach to healthy eating focuses on what to eat more of for better health versus what to restrict or eliminate in the diet.

Melissa lives in Connecticut with her husband and two boys, where she enjoys training for half-marathons, reading, and traveling with her family.