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Algae in Skincare: Your Key to Tackling Dehydration and Fine Lines

Renee Rouleau

Some biotech companies have even taken a high-tech approach, training algae to produce specific valuable compounds by exposing them to different light frequencies, resulting in customized extracts. One company even trained algae to produce triglycerides, or algae oil– something impossible to create outside of the lab!

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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. 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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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. Thanks to more advanced extraction techniques, you can reap the therapeutic benefits of witch hazel without the drawbacks. Witch hazel, or Hamamelis Virginianal, is a tree extract commonly used in cosmetics.

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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. Use products containing usnic acid (usnea) Usnic acid is a natural extract from lichens that is a gentle solution for barrier repair. Usnic acid can be found in products in the form of sodium usnate or Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract.

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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. Use products containing usnic acid (usnea) Usnic acid is a natural extract from lichens that is a gentle solution for barrier repair. Usnic acid can be found in products in the form of sodium usnate or Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract.

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

Renee Rouleau

In fact, long before we learned how to extract tea tree oil, the aboriginal people of Australia used tea tree leaves to treat bruises, skin infections, wounds, and insect bites. If you start to experience any redness, sensitivity, or irritation, it’s important to discontinue use.

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What Is Desincrustation? Unclogging The Truth About Congested Pores

Eminence Organics

Unclogging The Truth About Congested Pores Desincrustation, a term familiar to skin care experts but less known outside the spa world, is a process for deeply cleansing pores and preparing the skin for extractions. Desincrustation is a deep cleansing treatment that's effective in preparing oily or congested skin for extractions.

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