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We’re all busy people. Most of us don’t put much thought into the ingredients in our skin care. Either we keep buying our same trusty products or if we’re wanting something new, we head to the store, read the marketing claims on the bottles, and pick one that sounds good.That’s why sometimes, when you see products marketed as being free from certain ingredients (“paraben-free,” “phthalate-free,” and so on), it takes you by surprise. You think, “W...

Alcohol is commonly found in facial cleansers, toners, sunscreens, and many other beauty products. But they can irritate the skin, especially if you have dry, oily, or sensitive skin. The alcohol in beauty products removes water from the skin’s surface, leading to dryness and that uncomfortable tightening of the skin. While the tightening of the skin’s pores is only temporary, dryness can result in problem skin. With continued use of pr...

Every so often, it’s fun to bargain shop for accessories and clothes. After all, you’re only wearing them once in a while, so if the quality isn’t great and your finds don’t last long, it’s not a big deal. When it comes to your skin, it’s a whole different deal. That’s one part of your look (and your health) that you wear every day, so when you buy products to make it look its best, you need to really trust that they’ll work. The only way...

Caring for your skin is essential, yet many do not know where to begin. The sound of a skin care routine sounds far-fetched, and the idea of putting one together seems impossible. But it does not have to be so complicated. A good starting point is determining where you could use the most healing, softening, or firming. Some individuals’ skin care routines feature numerous products, from body polishes to facial toners, lip masks, and antioxid...

There are certain aspects of skin care that seem complicated or confusing – what does a toner even do? Why are serums so special? What’s the purpose of a jade roller and how do you use it? Yet in this sometimes complex world of skincare, cleansing is one of the simplest and most straightforward things that we all know we can do to improve our skin. The concept is easy: we’re washing away particles and debris that can clog our pores and dull...