Category: Skincare
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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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What to Do with Your Neck?
As the first signs of aging appear, many people start worrying about the condition of their neck. This is understandable, as the neck can reveal one’s age quite clearly. However, many home methods that are effective on the face don’t work well for the neck…
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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 Battle of Moisturizing Serums: Which One is Worth Your Money?
The most popular combination is hyaluronic acid and panthenol, with dozens of brands producing this product. How can you tell which one is worth buying? I’ve selected the six most popular ones; let’s take a look.
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Q: Can skin “get used to” skincare products?
There is a persistent myth that skin becomes accustomed to cosmetic products, and then they suddenly stop working. To avoid this, cosmetologists, bloggers, and consultants in cosmetic stores often recommend regularly changing or alternating products. Is this necessary?
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Q: What actives can and can’t be paired with acids?
The topic of compatible and incompatible components in skincare is quite controversial. There has been much debate about not mixing vitamin C with niacinamide, which turned out to be possible…
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Q: Are Gua Sha scraping massage tools beneficial? Can they smooth out wrinkles?
Victoria Beckham steeps tiny yellow calcite stones in water “for lightness.” Celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo gives Selena Gomez a facial massage using a rose quartz gua sha. Hollywood believes in the power of stones; maybe we should too?
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4 Products to Restore Your Skin’s Lipid Barrier
Restoring your lipid barrier is crucial for maintaining healthy, resilient skin. This listing includes cosmetic products that contain ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids in the classic 3:1:1:1 ratio.
