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Pucker up, folks, because romance is in the air! None of us want to move in for a kiss with our special someone and see them wince because our lips are dry or rough. Ouch, not a great romantic move.Fortunately, you can rehab your lips rather quickly if you take the right steps. A simple exfoliation session followed by some hydrating lip balm will go a long way. Long-term, though, it’s important to maintain a care routine for your lips just like y...

BHA exfoliant is a beauty buzzword you may have already heard. But what exactly does a BHA exfoliant do, and why should you buy one for your bathroom shelf? Daily exfoliation is an easy and effective way to achieve the smooth, clear, and hydrated skin we all strive for, and using a leave-on BHA exfoliant is one of the best ways to reach such goals. Leave-on exfoliants like BHAs gently but quickly eliminate dead skin cells, revealing softer...

If you think a quick swipe of your face with a pad soaked with makeup remover is enough to clean your face each night, think again. For an intensive, deep cleanse before you roll into bed in the evening, you should invest your time into double cleansing. Double cleansing is one of the most effective ways to achieve deeply purified, smooth, and glowing skin. Unlike some laborious skincare steps and complex cosmetic treatments, double cleans...

You may have noticed the trending skincare ingredient salicylic acid hitting the beauty limelight. The super-ingredient is best known for its exfoliating and bacteria-fighting qualities and is used to combat stubborn acne lesions and blackheads. Salicylic acid is one of acne’s top enemies. Apply it to your skin the second you see a zit forming, and most mornings you’ll see a pimple that’s dried up and a whole lot less noticeable. If you’re ne...

When you’re shopping for skincare products, you’re thinking about the end result, not the science that’s accomplishing that result. Chances are that you see a product and say, “Ooo, natural glow,” and not, “Ooo, hydroxycaproic acid.” Ultimately, though, it’s the science that makes your products more than just shelf décor and paperweights. That’s why it helps to have a basic understanding of what you’re seeing when you shop for products. No...