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

Renee Rouleau

Thanks to more advanced extraction techniques, you can reap the therapeutic benefits of witch hazel without the drawbacks. Witch hazel, or Hamamelis Virginianal, is a tree extract commonly used in cosmetics. Extraction is typically done by blasting parts of the tree (such as the leaves, bark, and roots) with carbon dioxide.

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

Renee Rouleau

It’s also good to let your esthetician know if you’re getting a facial with a certain event in mind—if you’re attending a wedding in two days, you won’t want to get extractions or a crazy strong peel since these can both result in light flaking for a few days. The biggest culprit is usually extractions.

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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. Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) This multitasker helps rebalance the skin, working to minimize the appearance of pores, even out skin tone, and strengthen the skin barrier. Always follow with moisturizer and sunscreen.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

Use products containing usnic acid (usnea) Usnic acid is a natural extract from lichens that is a gentle solution for barrier repair. Usnic acid can be found in products in the form of sodium usnate or Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract. It balances skin’s microbiome, leaving it feeling soothed.

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Does Tea Tree Oil Really Help with Acne? Here’s How We Tested It

Renee Rouleau

In fact, long before we learned how to extract tea tree oil, the aboriginal people of Australia used tea tree leaves to treat bruises, skin infections, wounds, and insect bites. For example, if you are dealing with a lot of active breakouts, then you are already in the midst of a cycle and experiencing congested pores and inflammation.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

Use products containing usnic acid (usnea) Usnic acid is a natural extract from lichens that is a gentle solution for barrier repair. Usnic acid can be found in products in the form of sodium usnate or Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract. It balances skin’s microbiome, leaving it feeling soothed.

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The All-New Lira Clinical BODY Line: Because Your Skin Deserves More Than Just a Face Routine!

Lipgloss and Aftershave

” Lira Clinical answered: The ingredients such as Niacinamide, Sepitonic , Matrixyl 3000, Caffeine, Acacia Senegal Gum, and Green Tea Extract all offer ideal post-operative support to the body. Each BODY line product is designed to target specific skin functions for clinical results. Niacinamide The ultimate multitasker.

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