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Acne Be Gone: Proven Treatments for Clear Skin

Kim Gallo Esthetics

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. Whiteheads and Blackheads: These are non-inflammatory types of acne that appear as small bumps or dark spots on the skin.

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How To Extend Results From A Spa Treatment

Eminence Organics

Combination Or Oily Skin Anyone with a combination or oily skin type looking to reduce sebum while keeping the skin hydrated will fall in love with the Menthol Rosehip Treatment. Desincrustation is a deep cleansing treatment that both softens and emulsifies sebum and keratin in the follicle.

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Niacinamide 101: Why This Ingredient Is an All-Star

The Glow Edit

But wait, there’s more: Niacinamide also has been shown in studies to prevent pigment from reaching the skin’s surface, thus improving hyperpigmentation (like dark spots and melasma). And last but certainly not least, research has also found that niacinamide can also balance excess sebum production.

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Which Oil Or Serum Is Best For Your Skin?

Eminence Organics

Normal Skin Normal skin can best be described as “well-balanced”: It has even sebum production and moisture content. Dry Skin Dry skin produces less sebum than normal skin. Uneven Skin Tone Do you struggle with dark spots? The result: dark spots and uneven skin tone.

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How To Decongest Clogged Pores

Eminence Organics

This happens when the skin's sebaceous glands produce too much oil, or sebum, giving the skin a greasy look. Uneven Skin Tone with Dark Spots (PIH) & Redness (PIE) Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) refers to dark spots that form after a blemish heals.

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What Is Desincrustation? Unclogging The Truth About Congested Pores

Eminence Organics

It uses alkaline-based products to soften and break down sebum and keratin inside the skin's follicles. Often accompanied by a gentle massage, the technique removes built-up sebum, debris and other impurities, keeping pores clear and reducing acne. It prepares the skin for extractions by dilating pores and softening sebum.

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All Ages Need Preventative Aging Skin Care

Lydia Sarfati

The hormonal changes brought on by menopause decreases sebum production, depriving the skin its natural lubricant. The major cause of dehydration is evaporation and removal of sebum from the surface of the skin by the use of harsh, drying soaps and alkalis, as well as environmental factors such as UV light. The epidermis thins out.