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It’s springtime, and as the weather gets warmer, it’s more important than ever to invest in a high-quality SPF cream. The EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 is an oil-free formula designed not only to protect your complexion from the sun but to treat sensitive skin types prone to unwanted breakouts, rosacea, and discoloration. Lightweight and silky, the formula is perfect for wearing with makeup or alone so you can enjoy the warmer mon...

Tell me if this sounds familiar: your skin has an uneven redness or a constant low level of irritation, and no matter what you do, it won’t go away. You’ve tried skin masks, soothing products, you name it – your skin just can’t seem to calm down. What gives? The culprit may be a factor you’ve probably never considered before: your skin’s pH balance. Let’s get a quick lesson in pH 101 (I promise it will be more interesting than your...

Real talk: finding your ideal skin care routine is hard. There are so many options out there, and how do you know if your skin is living its best life with your current product lineup or whether it could be better? To make matters worse, it’s all a moving target. Your skin’s composition can change with age, with hormone shifts, with changes to the stress in your life, and so on. A routine that worked great last year could suddenly start t...

The chemical peel: one of the most popular, effective, and versatile ways to take a few years off your skin and get an overall brighter, more refreshed look. They come with a wide variety of specialties and strength levels, and if you get your peel from an experienced pro, they can tailor it to fit your specific skin care goals. Did you know that you can sabotage your results if you don’t manage your aftercare correctly, though? Hig...

Many of us know pH from testing our water or learning about different types of foods. Our skin also has a pH, and it plays a major role in our skin’s health and appearance. But what exactly is pH in relation to our skin, and how do you restore your skin’s optimal pH balance? We’ll break it down in our guide to understanding skin pH: how to restore your skin’s pH balance.pH and Its Effect on Our SkinIn layman’s terms, our skin’s pH refers to how a...