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Washing the face is a definite must in your skincare regimen, but is exfoliating? I think I started using exfoliants somewhere in my twenties. Many may believe that it is not as important when you are younger and that it is only for aging skin. In actuality, it can be beneficial to even start in your teen years when acne is an issue. Regardless, exfoliating can have many benefits for your skin. What is Exfoliating? The skin naturally sheds every 30 days or so to allow room for new cells t …

Flat irons have become a popular choice of styling tool because of its versatility. It can make hair straight or add waves. There are many different choices of flat irons available, making it difficult to know which one to buy. Everyone’s hair is different in texture, length, or even hair goal needs. All these things need to be considered when in the market for a flat iron. I’ll go over different types of flat irons to help in the decision-making process. Flat Iron Buying Guide Ceramic fl …

Don’t let the word acid in hyaluronic acid fool you. It won’t burn your skin, trust me. It’s actually a popular ingredient that is surfacing in the skincare industry, claiming that it’s like a drink of water for your skin. Hyaluronic acid is well known for alleviating dry skin and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. What is Hyaluronic Acid? Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring molecule in the skin. It helps to bind water to the epidermis and traps in moisture for skin that appears hy …

Dying your hair is one of those fun ways that you can change your look. With more recent trends, you’ll see non-traditional colors anywhere from pink to gray. Personally, I like to stick to the more “normal” colors. As a person with black hair, dying my hair blonde hasn’t been one of the greatest experience leaving me with a head full of rusty orange hair. Although it may seem impossible, I know it is, because I’ve seen it! That’s when I became determined to figure out how it is done. First …

Over your lifetime, you will inevitably acquire some type of injury, leaving you with a scar. Some wear it like a badge for a heroic act. For others, it might be an embarrassing fall that left an unsightly blemish on the skin. Over time, some scars will naturally reduce in appearance. For stubborn scars, treatment is likely required. How Do Scars Form? Scars occur as a natural healing process when a wound has occurred. To mend the damage, collagen fiber regrows, resulting in scar tissue t …