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Skincare tips to manage oily and dehydrated skin.

HOW TO MANAGE DEHYDRATED AND OILY ACNE-PRONE SKIN

Signs & symptoms of oily and dehydrated skinIf you have oily skin and experience any of the following, your skin is probably dehydrated: Dull...

Causes and treatments for dark circles and puffy eyes.

HOW TO GET RID OF DARK CIRCLES AND PUFFY EYES

The eye area is such a common place of concern that there’s an entire product category dedicated to treating it! Dark circles and puffy eyes are so...

How to safely exfoliate for smooth, clear skin.

HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU DON'T OVER-EXFOLIATE

Exfoliating helps to remove dead, hardened skin cells from the surface, as well as unclog pores, smooth rough texture and brighten. It’s great and ...

The benefits and methods of exfoliating your skin.

EXFOLIATION 101: LET'S GET PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL

Exfoliating refers to the process of removing dead skin cells from the outermost layers of our skin. Our skin exfoliates naturally (a process calle...

Adjusting your skincare routine for seasonal change.

SHOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE BASED ON SEASONS?

It’s so ingrained that you might not realize, but there are a lot of things you change about your behavior depending on the season. Differences in ...

How to build an effective skincare routine for acne-prone skin.

HOW TO LAYER PRODUCTS FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN

So you read the research, watched the tutorials, bought the products and now it’s time to actually do your skincare routine. But where do you start...

HOW DOES SULFUR WORK ON ACNE?

You may remember sulfur as that bright yellow, smelly naturally-occurring element from science class. But I bet your earth science teacher didn’t t...

How to identify and treat acne scars and discoloration effectively.

HOW TO HEAL ACNE SCARS EFFECTIVELY

So you’ve finally gotten your acne under control, but now you have to deal with the aftermath. Depending on the type of acne you have, you may have...

Skincare tips to minimize the appearance of pores.

HOW TO REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF PORES

Did you know that pores are essential for our survival? Pores are necessary to regulate body temperature, excrete sweat, secrete skin-protecting oi...

Understanding and treating dehydrated skin.

DO I HAVE DRY OR DEHYDRATED SKIN (OR BOTH!)?

Although they are often used interchangeably and may have similar treatment options, dry and dehydrated mean different things in your skin. Dry ski...

Why acne-prone skin should avoid skincare trends.

WHY SKIN TRENDS AREN'T ALWAYS BEST FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN

With new skincare trends popping up every week, it can be difficult to resist the temptation to try them for yourself. And while we all agree it’s ...

Effective cleansing tips for acne-prone skin.

WHY IS CLEANSING PROPERLY SO IMPORTANT FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN?

Outside of daily sunscreen, cleansing is the most important step of your skincare routine. We cleanse our skin to remove excess oils, breakdown mak...