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Skincare Tips & Product Education

Written by licensed estheticians & certified acne experts. Learn how to care & choose the right ingredients for your unique skin

Skincare Masks... at Home!

Skincare Masks... at Home!

Have you tried using skincare masks? Masks are excellent for providing targeted solutions to many of your skin concerns. They can help hydrate parched skin,...

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How to Properly Store your Skincare Products

How to Properly Store your Skincare Products

With sunny days ahead, let's talk about how to best store your skincare for their safe and effective use:   Avoid Hot Spots: Just like...

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What is Mandelic Acid?

What is Mandelic Acid?

Mandelic Acid is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) derived from almonds. It works by exfoliating the skin-removing the top layers of dead skin cells to...

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What can I do to age well? | Intro to Lactic Acid & Ceramides

What can I do to age well? | Intro to Lactic Acid & Ceramides

Each time a client returns for a facial, I'll ask…”How’s your skin feeling today?” Your perception of your skin is one of my guideposts in deciding how...

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Do Collagen Powder and Hyaluronic Acid Supplements Improve Skin Health?

Do Collagen Powder and Hyaluronic Acid Supplements Improve Skin Health?

There are many nutraceuticals gaining popularity in recent years. Buzzwords like collagen and hyaluronic acid supplements stand out because of their link to skin health...

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Why Sunscreen is Important + Tips for For Maximum Results

Why Sunscreen is Important + Tips for For Maximum Results

SUN, SUNBURNS, SUN-DAMAGE, SUNSCREEN- THERE’S ONLY ONE OF THESE THAT WE NEED OFTEN. Your skin is the barrier you’re born with. It does a great...

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What Does SPF Really Mean?

What Does SPF Really Mean?

SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and it protects against UVB rays - the rays that will BURN the skin. SPF values (15, 30, 50)...

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VITAMIN-C: What does it do for the skin?

VITAMIN-C: What does it do for the skin?

Let me pour you the juice on Vitamin-C… HERE ARE A FEW BENEFITS OF USING THIS CITRUS-DERIVED INGREDIENT IN YOUR SKIN CARE ROUTINE: 🍊Hydrates skin...

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