Kim Gallo Esthetics

JUNE 26, 2023

How face masks work: The science made simple The Basics At their core, face masks are topical treatments that deliver concentrated ingredients directly to the skin's surface. When applied to the skin, the mask's ingredients are absorbed into the outermost layer (the epidermis) and sometimes even the deeper layers, depending on the mask type.

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Kim Gallo Esthetics

MARCH 13, 2024

The main goal is to cleanse, hydrate, protect, and prime your skin. Opt for a product formulated with soothing ingredients, such as aloe vera or lavender, to calm any redness or inflammation. . Look for alcohol-free toners with hydrating elements like hyaluronic acid to maintain your skin's moisture barrier.

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Kim Gallo Esthetics

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Emerging technology has afforded us the luxury of ingredients and treatments from around the globe, challenging us to balance traditional wisdom with progressive science. Hydrate to Rejuvenate: The Power of Moisture The next vital step in a skincare routine is hydration. Simplicity often wins.

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Kim Gallo Esthetics

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Glycolic acid also has hydrating and anti-aging properties, which make it a popular ingredient in moisturizers and serums. It has long been used as an acne treatment, as it works by exfoliating the skin and unclogging pores. BHAs are oil-soluble, which means they can penetrate deep into the pores.

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Kim Gallo Esthetics

JULY 20, 2023

Regular exfoliation helps remove this layer, unclogging pores and allowing your skin to breathe. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate Hydration is key for glowing summer skin. Drinking plenty of water is a must, but don't forget to hydrate your skin externally too. If you have oily skin, summer may exacerbate it.

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Kim Gallo Esthetics

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Regular facials cleanse, exfoliate, apply serums and nourish your skin, promoting a well-hydrated complexion and can help your skin look healthier and younger. Increased cortisol levels (the hormone responsible for stress) can lead to overproduction of oil, clogged pores, and breakouts. And facials can be the key to a flawless base.

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Kim Gallo Esthetics

AUGUST 4, 2023

Skin cycling is a strategic approach to skincare that involves alternating between using active ingredients and allowing your skin to rest and repair itself. This cyclical approach ensures that your skin doesn't get overwhelmed by active ingredients, which can sometimes lead to irritation or sensitivity. What is skin cycling?

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The Organic Esthetician

APRIL 2, 2020

There’s A Mask For That Whether you’re looking to detoxify your skin, reduce inflammation, add hydration or minimize aging, there truly is a mask to treat every skin concern. Below I’ll list a few of my favorite products, highlighting ingredients and usage tips. Feel free also to check out my shop for even more mask options.

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Lipgloss and Aftershave

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Lilac and Flint CEO offers some incredible tips on how to help clients who want anti-aging results with acne-safe ingredients. Lilac and Flint has created a list of Ingredients that hydrate without creating breakouts. Anti-aging products are rich, creamy, and pore-clogging ( read: exacerbate acne! )

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Renee Rouleau

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Glycerin is quite possibly one of the oldest skincare ingredients in existence. Chances are, if you pick up a personal care product, you’ll see glycerin somewhere on the ingredient list. It was drowned out by the hype about other hydrating ingredients, despite being just as effective. How Does Glycerin Benefit the Skin?

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The Glow Edit

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It’s been a supporting actor for awhile — and only recently has it come into the spotlight as the headliner ingredient, as it is in our Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops and Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops , highlighting serums that offers legit skincare benefits and can be used as a highlighter, primer, or however you want to use it.

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Renee Rouleau

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Sink Filters CAN Increase Hydration If you struggle with dry skin, then adding a bathroom sink filter could be beneficial. So, using filtered water (or once again, a toner) can keep your pH balanced and your skin hydrated. When it comes to breakouts, clogged pores come from within.

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Eminence Organics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Best Hydrating Masks For Dehydrated Skin Flaky, tight and irritated skin is never fun. This lack of moisture doesn't just stop at surface-level discomfort — it can also accentuate fine lines and heighten skin sensitivity, making it crucial to address the underlying causes and seek effective hydrating skin care treatments.

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Renee Rouleau

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In 2024, in a market filled with numerous product options and complex ingredient lists, consumers have one simple question: How is this product going to address my skin concerns? In 2024, I think simple skincare products (with shorter ingredient lists and less complex formulas) may dominate the industry.

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The Organic Esthetician

MARCH 29, 2020

Not exfoliating enough will prevent products from absorbing properly, rendering them less effective, contributing to dry skin and congested pores. Beta Hydroxy Acids - This type of chemical exfoliation goes a little deeper than enzymes, dropping just below the surface of the skin, into the pores where it dissolves built-up congestion.

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The Organic Esthetician

AUGUST 18, 2020

That means all the ingredients in the product you pair with microcurrent will dive deep into the skin. Unfortunately, the majority of gels on the market include some not so great ingredients, in their formulas, that would also get pushed deep into your skin. In today’s post, I’ll be walking you through conductivity gel options.

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Eminence Organics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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? However, many beauty experts advise against these products for blackheads.

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Renee Rouleau

JUNE 13, 2024

As an esthetician with 35 years of experience with acne, I understand the challenge of finding the right products and ingredients to clear and prevent the appearance of breakouts. However, there is one ingredient that is my go-to because it truly works. Read on to learn all about my favorite ingredient, Tea Tree Oil.

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Renee Rouleau

APRIL 5, 2024

These signs may include fine lines, wrinkles, post-breakout marks, enlarged pores, and brown spots. This is a great concept to try out if you’re someone with sensitive skin, a compromised barrier, or are new to the ingredient. Derived from vitamin A, these are powerful agents that can address and reverse various signs of aging.

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Eminence Organics

MARCH 12, 2024

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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Renee Rouleau

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

This means that, instead of digging and digging at a clogged pore that’s not ready to come out, you try three times and then leave it be. Breakouts What’s Normal If you’re someone with a lot of clogged pores or breakouts, it’s not unusual to have a little purging after a facial. This includes retinol, exfoliating acids, and vitamin C.

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Eminence Organics

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Mixing Skin Care Ingredients: Best And Worst Combinations Written By (old): Marle Tyrrell It’s no secret that you can supercharge your skin care by combining various high-impact ingredients for maximum results. What Skin Care Ingredients Work Best Together? Mixing products with these ingredient is no issue!

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Renee Rouleau

DECEMBER 31, 2022

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. Going forward though, I think we’ll see more body products with active ingredients to combat targeted concerns.

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Kim Gallo Esthetics

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Look for a moisturizer that contains natural ingredients such as shea butter, jojoba oil, or aloe vera. These ingredients help to nourish and hydrate your skin, giving it a smoother, healthier appearance. Look for products containing skin-lightening ingredients like kojic acid, vitamin C, licorice extract, or hydroquinone.

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Eminence Organics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Used as an active ingredient in many products, this water-soluble vitamin has a number of functions: It helps lock in hydration, minimizes large pores, improves the look of uneven skin tone, softens the appearance of fine lines, brightens skin, regulates oil production, strengthens a weak barrier and boosts cell-building proteins in the skin.

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Eminence Organics

OCTOBER 8, 2024

They deliver potent benefits directly to the skin by correcting concerns, nourishing the skin and boosting hydration. Serums Serums are lightweight treatments brimming with a high concentration of active ingredients that target specific skin conditions and concerns. There are no visible blemishes, greasy patches or flaky areas.”

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Enlightened Beauty

JULY 12, 2024

Ever feel like you're drowning in a sea of fancy-sounding skincare ingredients? But here's a little nugget of wisdom I've picked up along the way: getting to know these ingredients is like unlocking a secret superpower for your skin. When I started to really dig into what each ingredient does, it was like my skin did a happy dance.

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Enlightened Beauty

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The truth is, many of these ingredients sneak into popular formulas, disrupting your skin’s balance and prolonging the healing process. Together, let's take a deeper dive into the top 8 ingredients to avoid so you can clear your skin with confidence and ease. Swap It: Opt for lighter hydrators, such as squalane or hyaluronic acid.

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The Glow Edit

MARCH 17, 2023

If you feel like your pores are magically getting larger by the day, there might be an all too real effect at play here: sagging. If it seems like this is just one more way your pores are out to get you — on top of blackheads and breakouts — we’ve got good news: There are ways to fix sagging pores. Why Do Pores Sag?

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Eminence Organics

AUGUST 31, 2023

With that in mind, we introduce our new Bakuchiol + Niacinamide Collection , a powerful combination of ingredients designed to hydrate, restore and protect your skin. It’s a powerful and effective ingredient. And niacinamide is a major hydrator, making it another no-brainer for dry skin. What Is Bakuchiol?

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Eminence Organics

JANUARY 19, 2024

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. It prepares the skin for extractions by dilating pores and softening sebum. What Is Desincrustation?

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Kim Gallo Esthetics

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Dead skin cells can also clog pores, which can lead to breakouts. Facial Hydrator Facial Hydrator is a lightweight, hydrating and anti-aging serum that exfoliates the skin and helps accelerate cell renewal. Textured skin is caused by the buildup of dead skin cells on the surface of the skin.

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Eminence Organics

MAY 22, 2024

If you’re suffering from breakouts and/or pore congestion such as blackheads, whiteheads and milia, our Product Support Team recommends requesting that the esthetician perform extractions to unclog the pores. Look for products that draw out impurities while also hydrating the skin.

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Eminence Organics

APRIL 16, 2024

Does Oil Gritting Actually Help With Clogged Pores? Also known as “oil gritting,” it is the act of massaging oil into the T-zone for several minutes with the goal of shrinking your pores by coaxing the gunk out of them. This keeps skin hydrated and moisturized and helps give it a smooth, healthy glow. What is Skin Gritting?

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Eminence Organics

OCTOBER 9, 2024

You Experience Mild Breakouts & Dryness At The Same Time Clogged pores often equal breakouts. You Have Larger Pores On Your Nose, Chin And Forehead Do you notice obviously large pores on your nose, chin and forehead? As a result, the nose, chin and forehead of combination skin are more prone to clogged pores.

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Eminence Organics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The right mask can deliver a shot of nutrition, plus all sorts of benefits — from hydrating to brightening the look of dark spots, absorbing excess oil and minimizing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. This gives your skin a second helping of concentrated ingredients all in one sitting. Double Masking In Layers 1.

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Enlightened Beauty

JUNE 3, 2024

Fluctuations during puberty, menstrual cycles, or stress can lead to an increase in oil production, clogging pores and leading to breakouts Pro-tip: Incorporate stress-reducing activities such as meditation or yoga into your routine to help balance hormone levels and reduce the likelihood of acne flare-ups during periods of stress.

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