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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...

July isn’t just a month to celebrate the US’s Independence Day or to spend our weekends at barbecues and parties with friends. As fun as those events may be, July is also Sulfate-Free Month at Skin Elite: a time when we raise awareness about sulfate-free products and their benefits. You’ve probably heard the term “sulfate-free” everywhere, from shampoo commercials to, well, skin care blogs. But what are sulfates and...

When browsing for beauty products, you may notice that some brands champion themselves as ‘sulfate-free’. But what exactly does sulfate-free mean, and is it important that we buy products without sulfates? If you’re unsure of the term and what it means, keep reading to learn what sulfates are, how they work, if we should avoid them, and so much more.What are Sulfates? The big question is – what exactly are sulfates? Sulfates are detergen...

When we think of probiotics, we often think of eating the right foods or taking supplements to maintain a healthy digestive system. But did you know that probiotics significantly impact the skin’s health and overall appearance?The notion of applying topical products to the skin featuring probiotics is emerging to improve the health of your complexion. Like the capsules you swallow to satisfy your stomach, probiotics can deliver biome-balancing be...