Kim Gallo Esthetics

AUGUST 4, 2023

This cyclical approach ensures that your skin doesn't get overwhelmed by active ingredients, which can sometimes lead to irritation or sensitivity. Minimized Irritation Active ingredients in skincare products, while effective, can sometimes cause skin irritation. What works for one person might not work for another.

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Skincare Routine Skincare Retinol Exfoliation 249

Renee Rouleau

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

A bad facial can lead to irritation, scabbing, breakouts, and more. 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.

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Facials Chemical Peels Treatments Extractions 195

Enlightened Beauty

JANUARY 12, 2025

Understanding the phases of a facial is the key to getting the best results while avoiding surprises like redness or the dreaded purging that can come with treatments like peels. Exfoliation follows to smooth and brighten, and if needed, well perform extractions to clear congested pores.

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Facials Purging Chemical Peels Exfoliation 52

Eminence Organics

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Mixing some strong topicals, such as conventional retinol, with certain ingredients will increase the potential to irritate the skin,” explain our Product Support Representatives. This can lead to dryness, irritation and even peeling. When in doubt, don’t mix or layer conventional retinols with anything you’re unsure of.

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Ingredients Vitamin C Retinol Irritation 105

Eminence Organics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

These sticky strips can irritate your skin and lead to inflammation, especially if you have sensitive or rosacea-prone skin. Applying baking soda to your skin often leads to irritation and can strip the skin’s natural barrier, leaving it dry, itchy or more vulnerable to environmental stressors.

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Pores Sebum Exfoliation Dark Spots 95

Eminence Organics

JULY 25, 2023

Extracted from plants like chicory root and tara tree, our Natural Retinol Alternative removes dead skin cells, tightens pores, smooths the skin, minimizes the look of lines and even fades the appearance of dark spots. With retinol alternatives, you don’t have to put your skin through unnecessary stress before seeing coveted results.

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Retinol Dark Spots Collagen Exfoliation 52