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Exploring Popular Skincare Ingredients for Beginners

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Word of caution: Some individuals may experience mild irritation, especially those with sensitive skin. Word of caution: AHAs can increase sun sensitivity and make sure to slowly incorporate them into your routine to avoid any irritation. Ready to take the next step in your skincare education? Remember, it's a personal journey.

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Tech Neck: Expert-Approved Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Neck Lines

Renee Rouleau

Beware that prescription retinoids may prove irritating, especially to sensitive skin types, which is why it’s important to patch test, first. After all, the skin on your neck is thin and delicate, and the last thing you want to do is cause widespread irritation.

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Tried and True: 5 Myths and Truths About Cleansing and Acne

Aesthetics Exposed

Over-cleansing can strip the skin of its acid mantle, our natural occlusive barrier, leaving it dry and expose it to external irritants. Cleansing too often can also lead to irritation, rashes and/or more breakouts 2. Remember external irritants such as pollutants we experience daily can also lead to breakouts and inflammation.

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If Fragrance In Skincare Scares You, Read This

Renee Rouleau

As we’ve collectively embraced the concept of strengthening our moisture barriers, we’ve also eschewed irritating ingredients that can weaken or disrupt those barriers. It doesn’t help that the wealth of information found on social media can often leave us feeling more confused than educated. Sensitive, easily-irritated skin?

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Suds and Surfactants

Aesthetics Exposed

The downside to anionic surfactants is they are harsher making them potentially more irritating. For this reason, they are often combined with non-ionic or amphoteric surfactants to reduce irritation and increase lather. Amphoteric surfactants can even be added to anionic surfactants to reduce the chance of irritation.

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

Renee Rouleau

A bad facial can lead to irritation, scabbing, breakouts, and more. Redness, Irritation, or Itching What’s Normal Depending on your skin type and how stimulating the facial was, it can be normal to experience some redness for the rest of the day. Here are nine ways to soothe irritated skin and speed up the healing process.

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Top 5 Reasons Every Esthetician Needs LYCON Wax in Their Toolkit

American Esthetician Organization

Its waxes are infused with soothing and skin-conditioning ingredients that minimize redness and irritation, making them ideal for clients with sensitive skin. This is particularly beneficial for sensitive areas, as the gentle warmth soothes the skin without causing irritation. The result?

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