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The Esthetician's Guide to Washing with Bar Soap vs. Cleanser
Everything from pollution in the air to sweat from your workouts or residue from your scented products ends up on your face at the end of the day. Without a good cleansing, all the dirt, oil, and other dust can build up and lead to redness, irritation, breakouts, and aging skin. While most people don't think of bar soap as a facial cleanser, others swear by it. So which one should you be using? The answer depends on your skin type. However, most bar soaps aren't made to use on your face. Instead
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Aug 19th 2022
How Long Does it Take Common Skincare Products to Work?
Expecting overnight results from skincare will set you up for disappointment. Makeup offers a quick look on the surface level, while skincare takes time because it works at a deeper cellular level. As a general statement, you should only start seeing fundamental changes in your skin after between one to three months of consistent skincare product use. However, you are not always guaranteed results, and it's more complicated than simply waiting a month; the potency of ingredients and products can
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Aug 11th 2022
How to use Dry Shampoo: 8 Most Common Mistakes
Dry shampoo can be a life-changing hair product if you use it correctly. Dry shampoo is a beauty staple for many reasons. It quickly helps soak up excess oil in seconds, adds instant volume to day-old hair, and extends the life of your blowout. As popular as dry shampoo is, it is not always the most straightforward product to apply. Dry shampoo has evolved from its original aerosol version to tinted versions, powders, sprays, pastes, and even foams. Also, like regular shampoo, different types of
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Aug 5th 2022
How to Reduce the Appearance of Under Eye Circles
Dark under-eye circles sneak up on you, and before you know it, they significantly impact your life. Sure, they can be annoying from a vanity perspective, we're only human, but they can wear on us in other ways. For example, the eyes are the facial feature we all look at directly when we communicate; for example, as the focal point of our faces, they're impossible to ignore unless a person is wearing sunglasses. In addition, under-eye circles can make you appear more tired when you feel per
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Aug 2nd 2022
What Does Chlorine Do To Your Hair?
When you hear "chlorine," your mind goes straight to a swimming pool. The CDC states chlorine can be found in different forms, including bleach, pesticides, swimming pools, and drinking water. Yes, chlorine is used in drinking water to kill harmful bacteria. However, chlorine is also found in gas form, which is poisonous and can be identified by its yellow-green color and strong, pungent smell. So what does chlorine do to your hair, and more importantly, how can you protect your hair from it?Wha
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Jul 29th 2022