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The complete guide to AHAs, BHAs, PHAs, and enzymes.

THE A TO P OF EXFOLIATING ACIDS: AHAs, BHAs, AND PHAs EXPLAINED

Exfoliation is necessary for normal, healthy, functioning skin. It’s so important that our skin does it naturally and constantly! Desquamation is y...

Essential antioxidants for every skincare routine and premature aging.

HOW ANTIOXIDANTS HELP WITH ACNE AND PREMATURE AGING

Antioxidants are a crucial component in any skincare routine. They are a broad category of ingredients that help prevent free radicals from damagin...

BENEFITS OF LED LIGHT THERAPY FOR ACNE

LED masks may have only started to appear on social media in recent years, but light therapy has been around for decades. In fact, NASA began resea...

EXPERT TIPS TO SOOTHE IRRITATED SKIN

One of the best and worst things about skin is that we can see it. We can tell when it’s happy, healthy and plump, when a new product is doing the ...

Mastering skin cycling for a balanced and acne safe skincare routine.

DOES SKIN CYCLING WORK FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN?

While the buzzy term skin cycling was only coined recently, the technique has actually been around for quite some time. In fact, it may surprise yo...

Ceramides and their role in skin barrier health and hydration.

INGREDIENT SPOTLIGTH: CERAMIDES

Ceramides are mentioned a lot in skincare, particularly when talking about moisturizers and barrier health, so let’s spend some time understanding ...

Skin barrier protection and repair for clear skin.

WHY A HEALTHY SKIN BARRIER IS KEY TO CLEARING ACNE

Wait! Need a refresher on your skin barrier, it’s components and function? Check out this article for all the background info you need to know, plu...

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 ...

Understanding and treating different types of acne.

ACNE TYPES & BEST TREATMENTS CHEAT SHEET

Acne is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that affects many people throughout their lifetime, not just during teenage years! Identifying the ...

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...