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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...

The ultimate guide to your skin barrier care.

SKIN BARRIER 101

In the past few years, the term “skin barrier” has been popping up everywhere and for good reason. A strong, supported skin barrier is integral to ...

How to use retinoids with AHAs and BHA for clear skin.

HOW TO USE RETINOIDS WITH AHAs/BHA?

Retinoids and exfoliants are both considered “active” meaning they have the potential to create physical changes in your skin. They’re both importa...

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...