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Combining Salicylic, Lactic, and Glycolic acids with Vitamin C
You've heard how mixing vitamin C serums with other AHAs (Alpha hydroxy acids), and BHAs (beta hydroxy acids) can transform your skin. BUT we have also heard the warnings about mixing these since it can lead to significant skin irritation. So how do I properly use Vitamin C, BHAs, and AHAs, in my routine to achieve my skincare goals? What are AHAs and BHAs? Alpha and beta hydroxy acids (AHAs and BHAs) are derived from organic/natural ingredients. Alpha hydroxy acids are usually derived
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May 12th 2022
How to use makeup remover correctly
As it turns out, there's a right and wrong way to take off your makeup, and it's not just about what type of product you're using but how you're using it. Since makeup is long-lasting, budge-proof, and often waterproof, it's essential to use a makeup remover that can handle whatever makeup you use. If you use unhealthy or poorly made eye-makeup remover, you'll have to work harder (torture your skin more) to remove it. When you pull at your skin to remove makeup, it damages and causes breakage of
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May 9th 2022
Salicylic, Lactic, and Glycolic Acids: Explaining AHAs and BHAs in skincare
We have all heard about AHAs and BHAs and how we must use them in our routine to achieve the ultimate flawless skin. But has anyone explained what AHAs and BHAs are? When I shop for my products, the ingredients are labeled as glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or lactic acid. So which ones are AHAs, and which ones are BHAs? What are AHAs and BHAs? AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids) and BHAs (beta-hydroxy acids) are categories of acids derived from natural or organic ingredients. AHAs in skincare a
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May 5th 2022
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
GlyMed Plus Skincare Products: The At Home Guide
What is GlyMed Plus Skincare?GlyMed Plus Skincare products are more than just a brand. Meet the founder Christine Heathman, a recipient of the Crystal Award for licensed skincare professionals; few have been honored with this award given only to those who have worked tirelessly to improve and change the standards of professional aesthetics. Christine Heathman is an aesthetic trailblazer responsible for the passage of the first Master Aesthetician License in the United States. The Master Aestheti
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Feb 9th 2022