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    The Best Glycolic Acid Exfoliants, Revealed! [2024]?

    What are the best Glycolic Acid exfoliants? Pixi Tonic and The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution have put this exfoliating acid on the map – to the point where everyone wants to use it, no matter their skin type! I have clients with oily, acne-prone skin that think they’re missing out if they use […]

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  • Is Avobenzone In Sunscreen Dangerous?

    Can you guess what’s the most used UV filter in the whole world? *drumroll* Avobenzone! The reason is simple: it’s the only UVA filter available all over the world that doesn’t turn your face into a white, greasy mess. Yes, other UVA filters exist, but they’re either not been approved for use in big countries […]

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    Your Acne May Actually Be Perioral Dermatitis

    One morning you wake up to clusters of tiny red bumps around your mouth and nose and think oh, it must be a new product breaking you out or maybe it’s because you’ve been slacking on your tretinoin at night. So, naturally, you treat it like you would any other breakout and think it will […]

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    Does Vitamin C Cause Acne?

    Does Vitamin C cause acne? You’ve heard this powerful antioxidant brightens skin and keeps wrinkles at bay and you’re dying to add it to your skincare routine ASAP. But you’re worried your oily, acne-prone skin won’t be able to take it. Anything breaks you out. Will this be any different? Here’s what the science says […]

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    Skin Purging VS Breakouts: How Can You Tell The Difference?

    Let’s talk about skin purging vs breakouts. If you’ve ever tried a new skincare product only to see a whole gang of pimples spring up on your face, what is it you’re dealing with exactly? Sometimes, that’s a good thing. Yes, really. It means the product is working its magic and getting rid of all […]

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