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Summer Skincare: The Ultimate Guide to Healthy, Glowing Skin

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Related: 4 Ways the Sun’s UV Rays Can Negatively Affect Your Skin 2. 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. If you have oily skin, summer may exacerbate it.

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Wearing Makeup During Exercise May Block Pores, Dry Out Skin

The Dermatology Digest

Elasticity of the skin increased after exercise, but to a greater extent in the makeup zones than in non-makeup zones, the study showed. Moreover, the size of pores increased in skin without makeup after exercise, but not significantly in skin with makeup. This may indicate that wearing makeup may block pores.

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Treatment Masks - The Treat That's Not Just For Professional Treatments

The Organic Esthetician

Andalou Naturals 1000 Roses Rosewater Mask , a cost-effective option for sensitive skin, calms dryness related irritation. Great for sensitive and dry skin. Ideal for dry skin in need of deep moisture. Best for break-out prone skin. This stimulating mask tightens pores and removes impurities.

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The Benefits of Glycerin—How to Harness This Moisture Magnet for Glowing Skin

Renee Rouleau

This means it attracts water molecules like a magnet to increase water content in the skin. This is an incredibly important function because it helps prevent dehydrated skin ( not to be confused with dry skin ). The more hydrated your skin is, the more light it will be able to reflect.

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Which Oil Or Serum Is Best For Your Skin?

Eminence Organics

Oils, Serums & Concentrates By Skin Type Your skin type comes down to genetics. Your genes determine the amount of oil secreted by your sebaceous glands, the size of your pores and the texture of your skin. According to Dermascope , "Normal skin displays a smooth texture and rosy, clear surface, with fine pores.

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Breaking the Stigma—How Witch Hazel Can Benefit Oily or Stressed Skin

Renee Rouleau

This happens because of molecules called tannins, which cause the proteins in the skin to tighten up. This helps tighten pores and is also what helps with healing. Will Witch Hazel Dry Out My Skin? Witch hazel’s astringent effect is exactly what makes people worry that it will dry out their skin.

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

Renee Rouleau

If you’ve ever had to wipe off that cloudy white stuff from your shower doors, then you’ve seen exactly what tap water leaves behind on the skin: minerals, like calcium and magnesium. Sink Filters CAN Increase Hydration If you struggle with dry skin, then adding a bathroom sink filter could be beneficial. But so do toners.

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