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Exfoliating and Waxing | The Definitive Guide

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Why You Should Exfoliate Before Waxing: As new skin cells develop, the older ones rise to the visible surface. While some of those skin cells shed naturally, many of them get caught up in a blend of sweat, dirt, and sebum. Sensitive skin clients shouldn’t use this method within 24-hours of waxing to avoid irritation. **A

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What’s Under That Beard? 8 Beard-Related Skin Conditions

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Seborrheic Dermatitis in the Beard Area Seborrheic dermatitis , also known as seborrheic eczema, is an inflammatory skin condition. It’s caused by Malassezia, a fungus that feeds on the sebum on your skin, leading to irritation and inflammation, particularly in areas with many sebaceous glands like the beard. [5]

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How to Get Rid of Textured Skin - The Ultimate Guide

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Skin texture, or ‘textured skin’, is an overarching term that describes the condition of the skin's surface. Healthy skin texture feels supple, soft, and smooth, and is plump. This indicates an ample balance of hydration, sebum, collagen, and elastin (the building blocks of healthy skin).

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How to Prevent Pimples After Waxing

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Whether skin is oily, dry, or dehydrated, all skin and lifestyle types have similar things in common when it comes to preventing breakouts after acne or considering what to do if you get pimples after waxing. Dry skin lacks sebum or oil production, which is essential for retaining water moisture.

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