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Speed Review: DHC Pore Cleansing Oil

Skin Deep Beauty

It'll come as no surprise to long-time followers of Skin Deep that the subject of today's review is DHC's Pore Cleansing Oil. As such, whilst I don't have any major concerns about pores, I was excited to see what the brand's other cleansing oil offering was like. DHC describe Pore Cleansing Oil as, "Oily skin has met its match.

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You DON’T Need Bathroom Sink Filters, Just Use This!

Renee Rouleau

When it comes to breakouts, clogged pores come from within. Breakouts occur when the skin produces an excess amount of oil that gets trapped and clogged in the pores. Next up, find out how skincare brands are seeking innovation in an oversaturated market. Tap water is not going to change the amount of oil your skin produces.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

It’s a common misconception that occlusive ingredients (like ceramides, squalane, and shea butter) clog pores or don’t allow your skin to breathe. Many brands will claim a moisturizer or mask will repair the barrier but it’s really important to understand how a product achieves this.

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5 Red Flags During a Facial, Plus What to Do If Your Treatment Goes Wrong

Renee Rouleau

This means that, instead of digging and digging at a clogged pore that’s not ready to come out, you try three times and then leave it be. I mentioned my “three strikes and you’re out” rule—if a clogged pore doesn’t want to come out after three tries, I leave it alone. What’s Not With that said, breakout activity should be minimal.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

It’s a common misconception that occlusive ingredients (like ceramides, squalane, and shea butter) clog pores or don’t allow your skin to breathe. As many brands tout barrier repair claims, understanding the science of how a product achieves this has grown increasingly important. Go Repair Your Skin Barrier!

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Indie Sensitive Skin Brand Expands Beyond Sensitive with 3 New Products

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Hale & Hush, a leading sensitive skin brand continues to grow! When L+A met Hale & Hush in 2017, the brand had a dozen or so products, several of which were mindful of those with cancer. They made their mark in the medical + spa skin care industry as a go-to brand to treat sensitive skin, reactive skin, and Rosacea.

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Seen Haircare Brand Closes $9 Million Series A Funding

The Dermatology Digest

SEEN, the haircare brand developed by dermatologist Iris Rubin, MD, just closed a $9 million Series A funding. suffer from acne, eczema, dry scalp, and hair shedding, which can be exacerbated by irritating, allergenic, and/or pore-clogging ingredients in hair products. . “A majority of adults in the U.S.