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We all have aspects of our skin that we wish we different. Maybe you wish your skin was firmer and younger-looking or that it was less dry. But be careful what you wish for because the opposite of dry skin – oily skin – has its challenges too. If you’re fighting a daily battle with clogged pores and a greasy-looking complexion, you know what I mean. For all of you out there with oily skin, there’s hope! You might be surpri...

Ever felt like your skin is begging for a break? Living in a world full of pollution, constant stress, and, let's be honest, some questionable late-night cocktails or snacking, our skin can often feel like it's carrying the weight of the world. It becomes a battlefield, fighting off toxins, excess oils, and those pesky fine lines that seem to appear overnight. What if there was a superhero waiting in the wings, ready to come to your rescue?...

If you’ve ever used a pore strip, you’ll know there’s almost nothing more satisfying (and gross) than peeling it back from your nose to reveal the yucky, pulled-out blackheads you’ve just extracted from your skin. When pore strips were at their most popular, happy teens danced on television ads, peeling the paper-like strips from their noses and proudly marveling at the gunk that came out. But while pore strips might be effective at...

Welcome back, everyone, to the game all of us skin care fanatics love: Myth or Fact! That’s right, it’s the game where I give you a commonly touted piece of skin care knowledge and you guess whether it’s a genuine fact or just a myth that’s been passed down through the ages.This time, we’re turning our attention to those tiny dots we all know: our pores. Love them or loathe them, pores are a vital part of your skin’s anatomy and they play a...

Too much of a good thing often becomes a bad thing, and if you have oily skin, you’re dealing with that reality on a daily basis. Your skin produces natural oils for a reason – to keep your skin hydrated and strengthen the natural protective barrier. In some people, though, those oil glands are a bit overzealous and you end up with shininess, clogged pores, and a general oiliness before the day is out. There isn’t much you can do about...