Here’s where the magic happens. While you won’t want to use retinol and exfoliants on the same evening, they will both come in handy for those with oily skin when used in a cyclical routine (yes, we’re talking about skin cycling). On the evenings you choose to exfoliate, pick your acids wisely. “Glycolic and salicylic …
A Derm-Approved Skin Care Routine For Oily Skin + Best Products Read More »
This four-step ritual is easy to fall in love with because it incorporates all the essentials you need for your best skin, including the often-overlooked eye cream. The Follain Eye Cream: Firm + Brighten gives new meaning to “bright eyes,” with a multitasking formula that depuffs, firms, brightens, and smooths fine lines and wrinkles. It …
The 5-Minute Clean Skin Care Ritual That Has It All Read More »
I’m going to be honest with you: One of my personal biggest obstacles to reapplying sunscreen is I don’t know how to do it over makeup. Sure, you can reach for powders to pat on midday (and they are a good fix, if I do say so), but sometimes I’m looking for that soft, dewy …
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Not all sunscreens are made the same, nor are they for the same purpose. In fact, I recommend building out your SPF wardrobe for all the various reasons you may need sun protection. You’ll have your go-to for your face that you can apply everyday. This one should feel effortless and wearable, and perhaps even …
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Tending to your mantle is actually not that hard: The most important lesson we can impart on you is to simply be gentle and kind. Since your acid mantle happens naturally, you don’t need to do anything proactive to encourage its formation. Instead, just be mindful of the cleansers you are using: Make sure they …
So much of skin care is pure guesswork: For example, you can study up on a certain type of retinol, but you still won’t know how it works for you until you actually test it. And even then, it may take a few rounds to determine whether or not it’s doing the job. Sure, you …
Why A Celeb Esthetician Wants You To Keep A Skin Care Journal Read More »
First up: Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant that tempers inflammation, neutralizes free radicals, and manages photodamage.* It’s a member of the carotenoid family of antioxidants, which have been shown to enhance the overall tone of your skin.* Getting enough antioxidants—both topically and internally—is a vital part of a holistic skin care regimen. Then there’s rhodiola …
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The pH range of the skin on your face and body fluctuates between 4.7 and 5.75. For context, the pH scale ranges from 0 to 14; 7 is considered neutral (water has a pH of 7), anything below it is acidic and anything above is alkaline. Hovering around 5, your skin is slightly acidic. It’s …
Short answer? There isn’t one. Ultimately, you should do whatever feels good for you in the moment: “It’s more important that you are consistent and enjoy your skincare routine,” notes esthetician Tami Blake, founder of Free + True. Whether you enjoy pressing in products or would rather revel in a light massage, well, that’s totally …
Rubbing Vs. Pressing Skin Care Products: Experts Weigh In Read More »
At the end of every year, so many of us take a moment to pause, reflect, and think about what lessons we can glean from the months prior—ideally entering the new year better and more informed. Myself included, of course. I also can’t help but to evaluate my skin care choices from the past 12 …