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November is here in full force, folks! That means sweater weather and Thanksgiving prep, of course, but at Skin Elite, it also means that it’s Oil-Free Skin Care Month. Chances are that you’ve seen the “oil-free” label tossed around often, and it was probably #1 on your priority list when you were a teen because, well, acne. But should you still be using oil-free products today? In most cases, yes, probably. Oil-free products act...

It seems like our world is obsessed with typing and labeling – do you have a type A or type B personality? What’s your Myers-Briggs type? What clique would you belong to in a high school cafeteria? Sometimes these categorizations can be helpful and sometimes they’re reductive and overly simplified. But there are some “types” out there that actually have practical applications, and one of them is your skin type. Knowing your skin type can help...

When choosing a face wash, do you go for a gel consistency? Or maybe a creamy formula? How about a foaming solution? In our skincare routines, cleansing the skin is typically the first and most essential step, no matter your needs and concerns. While cleansing the skin itself is pretty easy, choosing a cleanser or face wash can get a bit complicated as there are so many options. Remember – all the best cleansers will be gentle on your skin...

Most of us have peered into the mirror in the morning and gawked at the size of our pores and the appearance of our blemishes. Clogged pores can make the skin look dull and lifeless, and we’re not a fan. And nobody wants a host of unwanted breakouts, whiteheads, and spots across their complexion.One way to combat clogged pores is to choose skincare products that are labeled as non-comedogenic. But what exactly does the term mean? Keep readi...

The season of spookiness is upon us! It’s the time of year when we all embrace the side of us that loves a little scare. It’s also the time of year when we have an excuse to transform ourselves into anyone or anything we want with a rocking costume.Those costumes can come at a price, though, and I’m not talking about the price hikes that seem to go into effect the moment October hits. I’m talking about the toll Halloween makeup takes on your...