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Secret skincare routine: sensitive and acne-prone skin
Having sensitive skin can also mean having acne or a destroyed skin barrier.For as long as I can remember, my skin has been acne-prone and oily with painful breakouts. I desperately wanted to wear makeup without breakouts and have that beautiful and flawless skin every preteen intends to have. In 6th grade, I finally convinced my mom to take me to a dermatologist to help me figure out how to achieve that. The verdict? That my acne and skin type were perfectly normal for someone my age, I just ne
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Mar 17th 2022
What Order Should I Apply My Skincare Products?
The process of incorporating all your new skincare products into a routine can be overwhelming and confusing. Does the toner go after the serum? How do you know if the order in which they're applied matters? To get the best results for your skin, you must use your products correctly. The purpose of your skin is to keep things out, and many key ingredients in skincare don't penetrate the skin at all. So by applying the products in the correct order, you are making sure that your skin is absorb
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Jan 6th 2022
Star Worthy Product: Eminence Facial Recovery Oil
Have you ever wondered what celebrities use on their skin to keep their award-winning complexion so clear? We've got a secret for you; one product that is star-worthy is the Facial Recovery Oil from Eminence Skincare. Stars like Cameron Diaz, Victoria Beckham, Liv Tyler, and Rachel Bilson have all used and expressed their fondness for this little miracle in a jar. Cameron Diaz has been quoted as saying, " A drop of Facial Recovery Oil goes a long way to relieve any dryness in your skin from t
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Nov 2nd 2021
Comedonal Acne: How to Get Rid of Closed Comedones
Comedonal Acne: How to Get Rid of Closed ComedonesSo, you've seen more white or skin-colored bumps along your cheeks, forehead, and chin. You've tried almost everything to get rid of them, and they won't go away! Is it keratosis pilaris? An allergic reaction to a skin care product?Well, surprise! It might be comedonal acne, otherwise known as closed comedones.What is Comedonal Acne? Comedonal acne is non-inflammatory, although it is considered the preliminary form of acne. This means if it is no
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Aug 11th 2021
Skin Hydrator vs. Skin Moisturizer: What's the Difference?
To address skin problems adequately, we need to be clear on correct terminology. I honestly didn't know that there was a difference between hydrating the skin and moisturizing the skin. Hydrator and moisturizer were often used interchangeably when purchasing products for my skin, resulting in sub-optimal results. Read on to find out the difference between hydrating and moisturizing the skin and what a difference it will make when using the correct products in your skincare routine.
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Aug 3rd 2021