Category: Skincare
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Q: Does diet affect skin condition?
I thought it would be great to gather some facts about the connection between diet and skin health. The most important takeaway is this: there is no universal dietary advice for healthy skin. There are many studies on this topic, but their results are contradictory (due to small sample sizes, retrospective methods) and depend on…
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How Not to Go Wrong When Choosing a Facial Cleanser
It seems simple enough – choose a facial cleanser. Every reputable brand offers gentle foams, gels, mousses – pick what you like best. However, it’s easy to make a mistake if you forget about one crucial factor…
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Q: What if sunscreen gets in my mouth? Is it harmful?
Sunscreens of previous generations contained the ingredient PABA, which could indeed cause poisoning. However, modern sunscreens do not contain toxic or poisonous components. It’s likely that any sunscreen (even if it’s not a lip balm!) will mix with sweat/sebum and end up in your mouth, with some amount entering your digestive tract. So…
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Q: What is Follicular Keratosis and how to manage it?
Follicular keratosis (keratosis pilaris) is a common keratinization disorder of the hair follicles, often referred to as “chicken skin.” The severity of follicular keratosis varies: for some, it manifests as barely noticeable skin-colored bumps, while for others, it presents as pink or red bumps. These bumps most commonly appear on the neck, arms, legs, and…
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Review: Wishful Get Even Rose Oil – A Skincare Essential I Absolutely Love
I’m ready to share with you a super amazing oil that has completely transformed my skincare routine: the Wishful Get Even Rose Oil. This little bottle of magic has become an indispensable part of my daily regimen. As someone with oily skin, I was initially hesitant to incorporate an oil into my routine. However, after…
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Key Ingredients to Look for in Acne Treatments
In short: The top 3 are in the text, but you can also consider niacinamide, zinc, sulfur, AHA acids, and retinoids.
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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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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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Q: Do face tapes help with wrinkles?
Face tapes are often advertised as a safe, painless, and non-invasive method of rejuvenation. The claim is that using colorful elastic bands can lift the face, improve blood circulation, smooth out wrinkles, and generally extend the skin’s youthfulness. But does it actually work? Let’s take a closer look.
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Review: Erborian Skin Hero With White Ginseng – A Missed Opportunity
I recently gave Erborian’s Skin Hero a try, enticed by its bold promise of a “7 Days Transformation.” As someone who loves diving into Korean skincare products, I was eager to see what this could do for my complexion. One thing that drew me to Skin Hero was its impressive list of key ingredients. The…
