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Summer Skincare: The Ultimate Guide to Healthy, Glowing Skin

Kim Gallo Esthetics

The art of gentle exfoliation Summer means more sweat, oil, and dirt build up on your skin. Regular exfoliation helps remove this layer, unclogging pores and allowing your skin to breathe. However, it's crucial to choose a gentle exfoliator — harsh scrubs can damage your skin, leaving it dry and irritated.

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Exploring Popular Skincare Ingredients for Beginners

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) BHA, or salicylic acid, is a gentle exfoliant that helps improve skin texture and unclog pores. It is especially beneficial for those with acne-prone or oily skin. This is the second-most common ingredient in moisturizers and certain types of makeup. Here's to happy, healthy skin!

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The Four Types of Skin Discoloration – And How to Get Rid of Them FASTER

Renee Rouleau

red, purple spots that are left over from trauma to the skin, whether that was a blemish or even bug bites, cuts, or scratches. Easier said than done but consulting with a skincare professional who specializes in acne (like me!) Where I see this the most is for oily, acne-prone skin types. Code word forgo away!

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

Renee Rouleau

Not Getting a Consultation This means a consultation beforehand is critical. Your esthetician should ask you questions about your concerns and goals, any sensitivities or skin conditions, and which products and/or prescriptions you use. If this happens, it means the facial you got was too stimulating for your acne-prone skin.

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How to Choose a Skincare Product for Your Skin Type

Laser & Mohs Dermatology

However, there is one major factor that should be considered when choosing a skincare product: your skin type. We want you to have the best possible experience at Laser & Mohs Dermatology of New York, so we want you to understand how important it is to choose the right skincare products for your skin type.

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Common Skin Diseases in Sri Lankan and Indian Skin Types

First Derm

Based on these characteristics, there are five types of skin that can be categorised under healthy skin types. They are normal, dry, oily, combination of both dry and oily skin and sensitive skin. One of these physical characteristics is their skin type.

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Bakuchiol: What Is This Retinol Alternative?

Eminence Organics

Yet what sets them apart is what makes bakuchiol the new darling of the skin care world. Conventional Retinol is known as an ingredient that multitasks to help your skin look its best. It can affect any skin type and commonly develops during pregnancy, after chronic sun exposure, with older age or after an injury or acne scarring.

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