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Skincare tips if you have perioral dermatitis and acne.

HOW TO DEAL WITH PERIORAL DERMATITIS AND ACNE

Perioral dermatitis and acne are two different skin conditions, though they have a lot of similarities and can easily be mistaken for each other. S...

Understanding skin hydration and moisture for healthy skin.

HYDRATING INGREDIENTS 101

Although technically speaking, hydration and moisture are not the same, they work synergistically to keep your skin plump, healthy and protected. A...

Why daily sunscreen is essential for acne-prone skin.

WHY IS SUN PROTECTION SO IMPORTANT FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN?

Daily sunscreen protects your skin from harmful UV damage, which can cause burns, pigmentation, wrinkles and even cancer. It’s one of the few produ...

Safe acne treatments and tips during pregnancy.

PREGNANCY AND NURSING SAFE ACNE SKINCARE

Acne is influenced by hormones, so it’s no surprise that pregnancy or postpartum may come with pimples as hormones fluctuate. However, contrary to ...

Skincare prep for clear skin on your big day

WEDDING SKINCARE BOOTCAMP: HOW TO GET YOUR ACNE UNDER CONTROL FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY

You can find a lot of timelines outlining when to start certain products and treatments before your wedding. These are helpful guidelines, but when...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...