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Exploring Popular Skincare Ingredients for Beginners

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Skincare Product Categories Most skincare products can be broken down into four main categories: cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and serums. Common active ingredients found in cleansers include salicylic acid for acne-prone skin, glycolic acid for exfoliation, and hyaluronic acid for hydration.

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Summer Skincare: The Ultimate Guide to Healthy, Glowing Skin

Kim Gallo Esthetics

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. However, it's crucial to choose a gentle exfoliator — harsh scrubs can damage your skin, leaving it dry and irritated.

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Winter Skin Care Tips: The Best Serums, Face Oils & Moisturizers

Eminence Organics

Winter Skin Care Tips: The Best Serums, Face Oils & Moisturizers Written By (old): Thea Christie While a winter wonderland draws feelings of cozy comfort, it has the potential to wreak havoc on your skin. Icy temperatures and blustery winds bring the dreaded side effect of depleting your skin’s moisture and leaving it dry and dull.

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

The Organic Esthetician

Make sure you’ve learned How To Give Yourself A Spa Worthy Cleanse At Home and How To Exfoliate Like A Pro. Used after exfoliation and extractions during a facial, masks soothe calm and moisturize, supporting the lipid barrier. Ideal for dry skin in need of deep moisture. Great for sensitive and dry skin.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

Understanding Your Skin’s Personal Bodyguard: The Moisture Barrier In case you don’t know about the skin’s barrier, here is what you first need to know. The moisture barrier is the outermost layer of the skin that helps retain water and protects it from external aggressors, like bacteria and environmental debris.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

The moisture barrier is the outermost layer of the skin that helps retain water and protects it from external aggressors, like bacteria and environmental debris. When the moisture barrier becomes damaged (such as from over-exfoliation, retinol, and the use of harsh products), small, invisible cracks appear.

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Renée Predicts the 6 Biggest Skincare Trends of 2023

Renee Rouleau

In her version, Dr. Bowe says night one is for exfoliation, night two is for a retinoid, and then nights three and four are all about hydrating and nourishing to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier. There’s no shortage of nourishing, moisturizing body products, and this is definitely the first step to healthy skin.

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