Tag: Avene
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Understanding pH in Skincare: Choosing the Right Cleanser for Your Skin
When it comes to skincare, the pH level of your cleanser plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of your skin. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with lower numbers being acidic, higher numbers being alkaline, and 7 being neutral. For our skin, maintaining a slightly acidic pH (around 4.5 to 5.5)…
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Gentle and Effective: 5 Great Micellar Waters for Removing Foundation, Lipstick, and Mascara
Finding the perfect micellar water that gently yet effectively removes makeup without causing irritation can be a game-changer for your skincare routine. Here are five micellar waters that stand out for their gentle formulas and impressive performance…
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Revisiting Drugstore Shower Oils: A Disappointing Decline
I recently reviewed the shower oils from various drugstore brands and was disheartened to see how diluted the La Roche-Posay formula has become. It used to contain some pure oils, but now it’s mostly surfactants and fatty acids. Not terrible, but lacking for a product labeled as lipid-replenishing. I examined the ingredients of four major…
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How to Care for Your Skin During and After Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment often results in external side effects: skin becomes dry, more sensitive to light, peels, itches, changes tone, swells, or becomes puffy. This usually occurs in areas where the skin forms folds, such as around the ears, chest, or buttocks. Here are three main recommendations for skin care during and after cancer treatment…
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20 Favorite Hypoallergenic Brands
For those with sensitive skin or allergies, finding hypoallergenic cosmetic brands is essential. Here are 20 of the best brands known for their gentle, non-irritating formulations…
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6 Shower Products Suitable for People with Very Sensitive, Atopic and Dry Skin
This list includes body cleansers based on or infused with oils. These products are recommended for people with atopic dermatitis and those with dry and sensitive skin. Here are 6 products I like.
