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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 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
How to Use a Pre-Shave Oil for Men
Whether shaving for a clean-cut face or simply for maintenance, you always want the best shave. Ideally, the shaving process is straightforward, but it can often be painful and messy. To help smooth the process, maybe you've heard of people using a pre-shave oil—a lubricant commonly used to hydrate the skin before shaving. Pre-shave oils prepare the skin before shaving and complement your favorite shaving cream, foam, or gel. In addition, they help your razor glide against your skin to theoretic
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Jul 28th 2022
How to Treat Inflamed Skin and Contact Dermatitis
Have you ever used a new skincare product or laundry detergent, only to notice your skin become red and irritated? You may have experienced contact dermatitis. This skin condition occurs when chemicals you come into contact with cause a reaction (usually unpleasant). Most cases of contact dermatitis reactions aren’t severe, but they can be uncomfortable until all the itching from contact stops.What are the symptoms of contact dermatitis?Contact dermatitis symptoms depend on the culprit and your
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Jul 27th 2022
Are Skincare Fridges Safe?
You may have seen advertising for the more recent popular trend of using a "skincare fridge." However, we have one question, are they safe to use? And if they are safe, why use one? Luckily we researched this topic so that you don't have to. Not to worry, the results are worth it! Skincare products are gradually taking over the mini-fridge. Most recently, the skincare fridge went on TikTok, where the hashtag has had 1.1 million views (and counting). A stream of videos featuring proud owners and
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Jul 26th 2022