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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. Bad Communication As far as I’m concerned, bad communication from your esthetician is the number one red flag during a facial. During your treatment, your esthetician should explain the steps to you (at least if it’s your first time with them).

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

Renee Rouleau

In the last few years, witch hazel has been relegated as an old-school ingredient that can cause dryness or irritation. Native Americans used it to soothe wounds and irritation, and it’s now used as a vasoconstrictor in modern medicine. This helps tighten pores and is also what helps with healing.

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THD Ascorbate – Why Your Skin Needs THIS Type of Vitamin C

Renee Rouleau

As both a 35 year esthetician and a skincare product formulator trained in cosmetic chemistry, what I know for sure is there are a lot of false hopes being sold about the latest and greatest miracle ingredients and its so easy to fall into the marketing hype. but the one that has remained steady is vitamin C.

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Less Is More: Why Simple Skincare Products Will Be Big in 2024

Renee Rouleau

Complex skincare products often contain a cocktail of active ingredients that can overwhelm the skin, leading to irritation, redness, and breakouts. For example, if you’re dealing with acne, you can incorporate a gentle cleanser, a hydrating toner, and a lightweight moisturizer that won’t clog pores.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

Through these cracks, moisture can easily escape and irritants can easily enter. It’s a common misconception that occlusive ingredients (like ceramides, squalane, and shea butter) clog pores or don’t allow your skin to breathe. The skin may start to feel tight, dry, and sensitive.

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Retinol vs. Tretinoin: Which One is Right for Your Skin?

Kim Gallo Esthetics

As an experienced esthetician and skincare expert, I know how important it is to choose the right products for your skin. Tretinoin, on the other hand, works quickly but can also cause more side effects such as redness and irritation. Retinol is weaker than tretinoin, so it requires a longer period for results to be seen.

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

Renee Rouleau

As an esthetician with 35 years of experience with acne, I understand the challenge of finding the right products and ingredients to clear and prevent the appearance of breakouts. If you start to experience any redness, sensitivity, or irritation, it’s important to discontinue use.