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20+ Years in the Skincare Industry: Advice From an Esthetician

Kim Gallo Esthetics

If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission As an esthetician, I’ve had the honor of witnessing the tides shift in the vast ocean of skincare, navigating the changing trends and technological breakthroughs that continually redefine the industry. We include products we think are useful for our readers.

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Acne Be Gone: Proven Treatments for Clear Skin

Kim Gallo Esthetics

I'm Kim Gallo, an esthetician and skincare expert with over two decades of experience in the industry. 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.

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How To Decongest Clogged Pores

Eminence Organics

How To Decongest Clogged Pores When you think of clogs, your mind may wander to drains and sinks but — while faulty plumbing may be alarming — we think there’s an even more distressing location for blockage: your clogged pores. What Are Clogged Pores?

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Pore Strips, Glue And Other Skin Trends To Avoid

Eminence Organics

Pore Strips, Glue And Other Skin Trends To Avoid Written By (old): Marle Tyrrell If you’re anything like us, your social media feed is showing you a lot of so-called "skin care trends" that claim to help you achieve the best possible complexion. Unfortunately, pore strips aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

Shea butter, jojoba oil and squalene have components similar to the structure of human sebum, making them a natural fit to protect your skin’s barrier. It’s a common misconception that occlusive ingredients (like ceramides, squalane, and shea butter) clog pores or don’t allow your skin to breathe.

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Ultimate Guide For Oily Skin: Everything You Need To Know

Eminence Organics

Oily Skin Is Hereditary Oily skin is linked to a hereditary disposition to overproduce the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which triggers an excess of sebum production in the skin. We need sebum — the oily, waxy substance that lubricates the skin — to keep our moisture barrier intact, but overproduction can become problematic.

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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. It is also an effective acne treatment, as it helps reduce sebum production and clears out clogged pores.

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