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Does Vitamin C Cause Acne?

Gio — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:15:00 +0000

Does Vitamin C cause acne? You’ve heard this powerful antioxidant brightens skin and keeps wrinkles at bay and you’re dying to add it to your skincare routine ASAP. But you’re worried your oily, acne-prone skin won’t be able to take it. Anything breaks you out. Will this be any different? Here’s what the science says […]

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Skin Purging VS Breakouts: How Can You Tell The Difference?

Gio — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:15:00 +0000

Let’s talk about skin purging vs breakouts. If you’ve ever tried a new skincare product only to see a whole gang of pimples spring up on your face, what is it you’re dealing with exactly? Sometimes, that’s a good thing. Yes, really. It means the product is working its magic and getting rid of all […]

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Better Together: 7 Skincare Ingredient Combinations To Try Now For Clearer, Brighter, Younger-Looking Skin

Gio — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:15:00 +0000

What are the best skincare ingredient combinations to try for clearer, younger-looking skin? Most skincare ingredients are team players. Sure, there are ingredients that don’t get along well (using retinol + vitamin C together can irritate your skin), but those are exceptions. The best ingredients help each other out in the fight against wrinkles, dark […]

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5 Natural Ways To Heal Fungal Acne That Really Work

Gio — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:15:00 +0000

What are the best natural remedies for fungal acne? The first step is to rid your skincare routine of ANYTHING that could remotely feed Malassezia, the fungus that’s making your life miserable. I’ve written a post about how to do this here, so I won’t repeat myself. The second step is to kill the damn […]

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Why You Shouldn’t Use Milk Of Magnesia As A Primer (But It’s Ok As A Deodorant)

Gio — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 01:15:00 +0000

One of the craziest beauty tips that pre-dates the internet era is using Milk of Magnesia (yes, the common laxative!) as a makeup primer. Let me explain. Living with oily skin is a constant battle. And when your face is so shiny it brightens up the night and your foundation has completely melted by the time […]

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What Are The Best Kate Somerville Products?

Gio — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:15:00 +0000

What are the best Kate Somerville skincare products? Hint: it’s not ExfoliKate. I know, hard to believe. But, like many popular products out there, it’s not all that’s hyped up to be. Exfolikate works, but it’s too harsh and fragranced to make the cut here. So where you should invest your hard-earned cash, instead? How […]

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