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20+ Years in the Skincare Industry: Advice From an Esthetician

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Instead, opt for lightweight and non-comedogenic moisturizers that won't clog pores and can help balance sebum production. Many skincare brands use terms like "organic" or "natural" as marketing tactics, without any scientific evidence to support their claims. Myth #2: Natural products are always better.

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Ingredients Demystified: Anti-Aging Meets Acne-Safe

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Many cosmetic labs are far behind the times when it comes to their proficiency in acne-safe formulation, still referencing the outdated comedogenic scale that was created more than forty years ago using inaccurate and inhumane animal testing. It is in this niche of acne-safe hydration that our skincare brand Lilac and Flint was born.