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You wake up in the morning, look in the mirror, and see a dull grayness to your skin. You take a closer look and see so many little black spots in your pores that you look like you walked into a tattoo shop and asked for full-body polka dots. These are the dreaded blackheads, and they’re no one’s best friends. Why have they decided to plague your face and what can you do about them, you ask? I have all the details you need to know to...

There’s something so soothing and satisfying about having professional facial. Skin always looks luscious and glowing afterward, but, of course, it comes at a price. In-spa facials are expensive, sometimes hitting triple digits depending on the type. Often, there’s a dizzying array of facial techniques and new ingredients to use for our complexion, promising life-changing effects. But how do we know which are beneficial for the skin,...

It’s peak summertime, which means many of us are spending plenty of time in the sun. The number of beach days, barbeques, parties, and other outdoor activities we get involved in during the summer means that sometimes we may accidentally burn our skin. Oops. We all know that sunburns are an absolute pain (literally.) A nasty burn can cause a lot of discomforts, including inflammation, blistering, and redness. Of course, avoiding getting a su...

Cooling down and splashing around in the swimming pool feels great in the summer. That’s until you notice that your skin is dry and your hair is frazzled, or even green. Chlorine does an excellent job of killing bacteria in swimming pools, but unfortunately, the potent chemical can wreak havoc on your hair and skin. Over time, the chemicals from chlorine can damage skin tissue and strands of hair. Chlorine strips the hair and skin of the nat...

Deep cleansing clay mask? Hydrating cream mask? Or how about a cooling gel mask? With so many different options of face masks on the market, it can be a bit overwhelming when it comes to making a choice. After all, while face masks are there to improve your skin, if you use the wrong type you may end up causing more harm than good. Oops! To understand which face masks works for you, you’ll need to match one up with your skin type. Not sure e...