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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. 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. I mentioned my “three strikes and you’re out” rule—if a clogged pore doesn’t want to come out after three tries, I leave it alone.

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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. Native Americans used it to soothe wounds and irritation, and it’s now used as a vasoconstrictor in modern medicine. This helps tighten pores and is also what helps with healing.

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THD Ascorbate – Why Your Skin Needs THIS Type of Vitamin C

Renee Rouleau

As both a 35 year esthetician and a skincare product formulator trained in cosmetic chemistry, what I know for sure is there are a lot of false hopes being sold about the latest and greatest miracle ingredients and its so easy to fall into the marketing hype. but the one that has remained steady is vitamin C.

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Less Is More: Why Simple Skincare Products Will Be Big in 2024

Renee Rouleau

Complex skincare products often contain a cocktail of active ingredients that can overwhelm the skin, leading to irritation, redness, and breakouts. For example, if you’re dealing with acne, you can incorporate a gentle cleanser, a hydrating toner, and a lightweight moisturizer that won’t clog pores.

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

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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. It’s a common misconception that occlusive ingredients (like ceramides, squalane, and shea butter) clog pores or don’t allow your skin to breathe. The skin may start to feel tight, dry, and sensitive.

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Estrogen Dominance and Its Impact on Skin

Nutritional Aesthetics Alliance

However, when estrogen levels are too high compared to progesterone, it can lead to several skin-related issues: Acne: Estrogen dominance can trigger an overproduction of oil in the skin, leading to clogged pores, inflammation, and acne breakouts. Click HERE to learn more, download our syllabus, or begin your path toward certification today!

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