Tag: cleanser
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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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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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Ingredient Breakdown: The All-Cleansing Micellar Water That You Should Still Rinse Off
I generally recommend rinsing off any micellar water, especially if it contains classic emulsifier-stabilizers like PEG or Polysorbate (spoiler: Garnier’s micellar water does not contain these). These surfactants can cause dryness, redness, rashes, and sensitivity when left on the skin for prolonged periods.
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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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Review: Can a Cheap Cleanser Be Good? Simple Moisturizing Facial Wash Can Answer That Question
I often hear from my cosmetologist friends that a cleanser doesn’t have to be expensive to do its job. When I was on vacation visiting another city, I forgot to bring my cleanser. In a hurry, I ran into the nearest drugstore and, remembering their words, bought one of the cheapest products – Simple Moisturizing…