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Tried and True: Top 5 Ways to Prevent Acne

Aesthetics Exposed

Control Oil Production Excess sebum can lead to open or closed comedones, papules and pustules, and in severe cases nodules and cysts. Hormones, particularly testosterone, are the source of excess sebum production. Bacteria breeds in dark sticky congested areas, such as the hair follicle that is blocked with sebum and dead skin.

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20+ Years in the Skincare Industry: Advice From an Esthetician

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Hydrate to Rejuvenate: The Power of Moisture The next vital step in a skincare routine is hydration. And don't forget to extend this hydration love to the often-neglected areas like the neck, chest, and hands. On the other hand, hyaluronic acid has gained popularity for its hydrating and plumping effects on the skin.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

How to Repair Skin Barrier | Do’s & Dont’s If you know you have a damaged skin barrier , it’s crucial to focus on gentle, hydrating skincare practices. Instead, opt for a gentle cleanser, hydrating toner, and barrier-repairing serums or moisturizers.

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Vitamin 'A'mazing

Aesthetics Exposed

Vitamin A improves barrier function which is essential for protection and hydration. Those with acneic skin conditions also benefit from Vitamin A since it regulates sebum production and improves cell turnover. It supports the immune functions of the skin which is necessary to fight off potential invaders.

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How To Layer Your Skincare For Best Results

The Organic Esthetician

Using a Toner or Essence will not only add hydration but, by balancing the skin’s pH, will make everything else you put on your skin work more effectively. Hydrated skin also makes it easy to use less product, allowing serums, oils, and creams to glide easily during application. L’essentials Hydrating Essence does all this and more.

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

The Organic Esthetician

The cold temperature constricts blood vessels, decreasing redness while firming the skin, in addition to stimulating the arrector pili muscle in the hair follicle, expelling barrier protecting sebum. Moisture Masks Where your skin is dry, sensitive, or just in need of a little extra hydration, moisture masks are a great option.

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A Skin Care Routine For Oily Skin

Eminence Organics

This type of skin is due to the sebaceous glands under your pores, which produce natural oils called sebum. Sebum keeps your skin healthy and protected, but if your skin is greasy to the touch, the sebaceous glands are working overtime producing excess oil. Do you have to use blotting paper or a tissue to remove excess oil?