Kim Gallo Esthetics

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission As an esthetician, I’ve had the honor of witnessing the tides shift in the vast ocean of skincare, navigating the changing trends and technological breakthroughs that continually redefine the industry. We include products we think are useful for our readers.

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Kim Gallo Esthetics

JANUARY 15, 2024

I'm Kim Gallo, an esthetician and skincare expert with over two decades of experience in the industry. Acne is primarily caused by sebum - an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands. At times, these glands can produce excess sebum, clogging pores and trapping bacteria and dead skin cells, leading to acne.

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American Esthetician Organization

AUGUST 26, 2023

Elevated levels of cortisol can disrupt the balance of our skin’s sebum production, leading to oily skin and increased acne breakouts. Choose a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer that provides hydration without clogging the pores. When we experience stress, our body releases cortisol, commonly known as the stress hormone.

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The Organic Esthetician

APRIL 22, 2020

It reduces inflammation, it balances sebum, and it neutralizes bacterial overgrowth. Use it as a spot treatment for breakouts and redness or, for oilier skin types, use it all over your face to balance sebum. Serum Absolute V15 Meet the anti-aging serum everyone should be using. V15 is not your average vitamin C.

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Lipgloss and Aftershave

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

You can also check out their 3 esthetician-approved products. How estheticians treat their acne-prone clients has evolved in recent years. Many clients find clear skin is only attainable when their esthetician helps them find that perfect sweet spot of effective active products balanced by a full suite of acne-safe hydrating products.

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Lipgloss and Aftershave

OCTOBER 24, 2023

excess oil (sebum) production → hair follicles clogged by oil and sticked dead skin cells → bacteria growth → inflammation SilcSkin Silicone Pads Treat Wrinkles Like Doctors Treat Scars SilcSkin Eye pads use the same philosophy to treat wrinkles that doctors use to treat scars after surgery. These glands are connected with hair follicles.

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Lipgloss and Aftershave

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As a licensed esthetician and former makeup artist who specialized in camouflage techniques, Ive worked with countless clients whove struggled with balancing their love for makeup with their acne challenges. The Science Behind Acne-Safe Makeup Acne-safe makeup is formulated to be non-comedogenic, meaning in theory, it shouldnt clog pores.

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