• leslie baumann skin types interview

    The Truth About Skin Types: An Interview With Dr Leslie Baumann

    “My skin is oily, but sensitive, with redness and pigmentation. I don’t fit into any skin type. Help!” I get this a lot. You’re told there are only 5 skin types (normal, oily, dry, combination, sensitive), but your skin has other ideas. Try as you might, you can’t fit neatly into any of these categories. […]

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    Parabens Alternatives: Which Ones Are Safe And Effective?

    You’d think that getting rid of parabens would make cosmetics safer. Quite the opposite, my friend. Badger sunscreens, Kutol hand and body lotions, and Nutek baby wipes are just some of the products that had to be recalled in the past few years because of bacteria or yeast contamination! Imagine opening your fave moisturizer and find […]

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    Feeling Beautiful Is A Choice. Make It.

    “People always ask me, ‘You have so much confidence. Where did that come from?’ It came from me. One day I decided that I was beautiful, and so I carried out my life as if I was a beautiful girl… It doesn’t have anything to do with how the world perceives you. What matters is […]

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    What’s The Best Charcoal Cleanser? [2025]

    What’s the best charcoal cleanser? This black goo sounds fancy and people swear it clean out your pores like magic, pulling out dirt and oil. Kinda like the vacuum for your skin you never knew you needed.  But the truth is, it’s not all as simple as it sounds. Some work wonders, but others can […]

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    3 Natural Sunburn Remedies That Really Work (And One That Doesn’t)

    Got a sunburn? You can turn to corticosteroids to reduce the inflammation. It’s what the doctor would recommend. It’s also pretty harsh. Isn’t there a gentler way to heal this thing fast? Spoiler: yep. And it doesn’t involve smelling like a pharmacy. Mother Nature has given us plenty of natural sunburn remedies – and they’re […]

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