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Okay, friends, here’s the deal: I’ve been writing about skin care for more than five years, working closely with dermatologists, aestheticians, and plastic surgeons, all of whom have given me great insights into the skin and how to treat it. With humility, I consider myself a skin care expert. In other words: I should know better. Despite that, I’ve made some real mistakes with my skin, both in the past and more recently. Quite frankly, I’ve...

It’s fair to say that thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are feeling stressed right now. Schools are shut, workers have been laid off or furloughed, and people are suffering. Unfortunately, the uncertainty of life right now may also be affecting our skin, leaving us with stress wrinkles that form on our faces. While our skin may not seem important in the face of a pandemic, on a personal level, it can have a massive impact on our...

It’s time to introduce another of our favorite brands, and this week we’re shining the limelight on French skincare brand La Roche-Posay. The secret ingredient of La Roche-Posay’s ingredients is the soothing thermal spring water found in every product. We’ll go over what makes the antioxidant so special, along with tons more info about the brand and how it came to be. Then, we’ll cover some of our top picks from La Roche-Posay’s incredible...

Ah, that magical day we all think about at some point: our wedding day. Some people dream of it for years and have planned every detail for decades (until they realize how much it all costs, that is). For others, it doesn’t cross their mind until they’re engaged and suddenly, they realize, “Oh wow, I’m about to have a wedding.” No matter where you fall on that spectrum, no one wants to look at their wedding pictures and zoom in on blotchy, ble...

Have you ever heard or seen an ad that made a statement like “Now containing retinol!” and your only thought was, “So what? What am I missing?” People constantly hear retinol touted as this magical anti-aging ingredient that everyone over the age of twelve absolutely must have in their skincare routines. Is it really all that it’s cracked up to be? How does it even work? Wonder no more, my fellow skincare fans. Let’s dig in.What Is Retinol...