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Acne Be Gone: Proven Treatments for Clear Skin

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Acne is primarily caused by sebum - an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands. At times, these glands can produce excess sebum, clogging pores and trapping bacteria and dead skin cells, leading to acne. Cleanse Regularly Proper cleansing is essential for removing excess sebum, dirt, and makeup that may clog pores.

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How To Decongest Clogged Pores

Eminence Organics

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?

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

The moisture barrier is the outermost layer of the skin that helps retain water and protects it from external aggressors, like bacteria and environmental debris. When the moisture barrier becomes damaged (such as from over-exfoliation, retinol, and the use of harsh products), small, invisible cracks appear.

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

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Each trend presents an opportunity to tailor your regimen, but the core tenets — cleanse, treat, moisturize, and protect — stand as pillars of perennial wisdom. Hydrate to Rejuvenate: The Power of Moisture The next vital step in a skincare routine is hydration. The benefits of moisturizing extend beyond just having plump, supple skin.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

Understanding Your Skin’s Personal Bodyguard: The Moisture Barrier In case you don’t know about the skin’s barrier, here is what you first need to know. The moisture barrier is the outermost layer of the skin that helps retain water and protects it from external aggressors, like bacteria and environmental debris.

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

The Organic Esthetician

Used after exfoliation and extractions during a facial, masks soothe calm and moisturize, supporting the lipid barrier. 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.

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A Skin Care Routine For Oily Skin

Eminence Organics

It’s not all bad because we do need oil to keep our skin soft and maintain the barrier that keeps moisture in. This type of skin is due to the sebaceous glands under your pores, which produce natural oils called sebum. You Have Large Pores Do you have large, obvious pores around the nose?