Category: Information
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How Sleep Affects Your Skin
Lately, my sleep has been disrupted: instead of the recommended 8 hours, I’m barely getting 4-5 hours – and then waking up. Sometimes I fall asleep at 2 am because work thoughts keep spinning in my head. Other times, I wake up at 5 am from sudden noises (thanks to my 2 kids), and I…
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How to Choose Vitamin C That Won’t Spoil Quickly
Vitamin C serums have an annoying trait – they can oxidize, which means the serum is spoiled and its effectiveness is greatly reduced. Let’s get back to basics – how to choose the “right” one…
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6 Things That Can Help with Stretch Marks (and They Probably Weren’t Advertised on Instagram)
Stories from friends often demonstrate the “survivor’s bias”: if they didn’t get stretch marks while using oils, then the product must have worked! In reality, it all depends on genetics and hormones, not our efforts.
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Discover the Secret Ingredient for Soothing Skin: Allantoin’s Unseen Benefits
Many of us keep a cream with panthenol on the bathroom shelf – a simple and budget-friendly remedy to soothe the skin. Let me suggest another valuable ingredient: allantoin. Allantoin is undeservedly unpopular and doesn’t get the blogger praise that retinol or ceramides do. And that’s a shame!
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Estrogen Storm: What Happens in a Woman’s Body as We Age
Thanks to estrogen, girls develop breasts and grow pubic hair; this hormone regulates our menstrual cycle and sexual desire, and it affects the entire reproductive system. However, as we age, things get worse: there is very little of it left. Why is this important? Because estrogen is a key factor in women’s health, influencing everything…
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If Your Dermatologist Advises Against Acids in Your Skincare Routine, Remember This Only Applies to Keratolytics
If your dermatologist, when selecting your home care routine, says you should avoid acids for now, remember – this only applies to keratolytics. These are the ones that exfoliate or have anti-inflammatory effects. This includes…
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Niacinamide: The Multifunctional Skincare Superstar
Niacinamide is one of the most multifunctional and frequently used ingredients in skincare products (here I explained why it has become so popular). Let’s talk about what happens when it’s combined with retinol, vitamin C, or ceramides:
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Talent Show: How We Fell in Love with Niacinamide
Everyone is talking about niacinamide these days, so let’s dive into the history of its popularity and uncover why this ingredient has become such a skincare superstar.
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There’s Not a Damn Thing You Can Do About a Neck…?
“You can shoot collagen and Botox and Restylane into your wrinkles and creases but short of surgery, there’s not a damn thing you can do about a neck,” writes Nora Ephron. Unfortunately, she’s right.
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Are You Afraid of Retinol? Use the Sandwich Method or Moisture Sandwiching.
Today, I’m going to introduce you to a hack that helps reduce irritation when incorporating retinoids, azelaic acid, or benzoyl peroxide into your skincare routine. It’s called the Sandwich Method or Moisture Sandwiching.