Category: Routine
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Nuances of Combining Retinol and Vitamin C in Skincare
Combining retinol and vitamin C in your skincare routine can be beneficial. Often, a small percentage of stable vitamin C is added to retinol serums to stabilize them and enhance retinol’s effects. However, there are nuances to using these active ingredients together that are not always discussed.
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Can You Combine Niacinamide and Retinol?
It is quite possible to encounter the issue of combining these components without even thinking about it. The reason is simple: both retinol and niacinamide are suitable for normalizing acne-prone skin, and both are proven effective anti-aging ingredients. Therefore, even without understanding the formulations of your cosmetics, you might accidentally combine retinol and niacinamide in…
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Q: I’ve never used skincare products before. Where should I start?
If we lived in an ecologically clean area in nature, in small groups, eating organic and healthy foods, and could rest in shaded areas, we would hardly need cosmetics. But in today’s world, our skin needs support. Here’s a minimal set of products everyone who wants to take care of themselves should have.
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Everything You Want To Know About Combining Acids with Retinol
Combining retinol with acids is possible but should be done carefully and not by everyone. In home care, skin irritation and deterioration are typically caused not by a single active ingredient (barring individual intolerance) but by using too many actives simultaneously. To avoid this…
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How to Use Retinol (Save This Post)
Retinol is a very active ingredient that, at sufficiently high concentrations, requires strict adherence to a protocol for its effectiveness and safety. Let me help you to figure out everything about retinol usage.
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Grab-and-Go: The Skincare Bottles I Took in a Rush
Recently, I had to go on a last-minute one-day business trip. In the rush, I grabbed the first products I could find. Surprisingly, I was more than satisfied with the results.
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The Beauty of Your Hair from Roots to Ends: My Experience with Fable & Mane and Moroccanoil
Keeping my hair healthy and shiny has always been a priority, especially with my busy schedule. Recently, I’ve been using two fantastic products that have made a noticeable difference: Fable & Mane HoliRoots Hair Oil and Moroccanoil Treatment. Here’s how I use them and the benefits I’ve seen.
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My Latest Collection of Skincare Products and How to Use Them
Hello, skincare enthusiasts! Today, I’m excited to share one of my curated skincare collections with you all. I often alternate cosmetic products in my routine and love trying out new combinations to see what works best for my skin. Here’s a glimpse into one of my favorite skincare routines, addressing various skin concerns from hydration…
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Why Are We So Afraid of Making Mistakes in Skincare?
Applying cream not along massage lines but haphazardly, squeezing out 5 drops of serum instead of the recommended 3-4, mixing up the timing of retinol and vitamin C application. Sound familiar? I suggest we all take a deep breath!
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Why Less Is More in Skincare
Cosmetic chemists often tout the phrase “less is more.” Instead of 20% vitamin C, use just 1% in a different form. Rather than mixing all types of acids into one jar, create a functional product with just two. The “less is more” principle is guided by two key reasons…