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The Esthetician's Guide to Washing with Bar Soap vs. Cleanser
Everything from pollution in the air to sweat from your workouts or residue from your scented products ends up on your face at the end of the day. Without a good cleansing, all the dirt, oil, and other dust can build up and lead to redness, irritation, breakouts, and aging skin. While most people don't think of bar soap as a facial cleanser, others swear by it. So which one should you be using? The answer depends on your skin type. However, most bar soaps aren't made to use on your face. Instead
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Aug 19th 2022
How Long Does it Take Common Skincare Products to Work?
Expecting overnight results from skincare will set you up for disappointment. Makeup offers a quick look on the surface level, while skincare takes time because it works at a deeper cellular level. As a general statement, you should only start seeing fundamental changes in your skin after between one to three months of consistent skincare product use. However, you are not always guaranteed results, and it's more complicated than simply waiting a month; the potency of ingredients and products can
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Aug 11th 2022
High Frequency Facials for Anti-Aging: What You Need to Know
What is a high-frequency facial?High-Frequency machines utilize thermal current to treat acne, fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, cellulite, and undereye circles. High-frequency devices oxygenate the skin and kill bacteria with contact. There are two types of high-frequency electrodes, argon gas and neon gas. Argon gas is violet and is excellent for acne or oily skin. Neon gas has anti-aging benefits.High-Frequency Facial for Anti-AgingHigh-frequency facials work for anti-aging by stimulating
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Jul 28th 2022
How to Use a Pre-Shave Oil for Men
Whether shaving for a clean-cut face or simply for maintenance, you always want the best shave. Ideally, the shaving process is straightforward, but it can often be painful and messy. To help smooth the process, maybe you've heard of people using a pre-shave oil—a lubricant commonly used to hydrate the skin before shaving. Pre-shave oils prepare the skin before shaving and complement your favorite shaving cream, foam, or gel. In addition, they help your razor glide against your skin to theoretic
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Jul 28th 2022
Hydroquinone Alternative for Hyperpigmentation and Dark Spots: PCA Pigment Gel
Hydroquinone topical is a popular skincare ingredient for lightening areas of darkened skin such as freckles, age spots, melasma, sun damage, or chloasma. Recently many people have been looking for an alternative to hydroquinone which may have experienced an allergic reaction or become sensitive to the ingredient. We looked into the best hydroquinone alternative skincare product for hyperpigmentation and found PCA Pigment Gel Pro! Remember that you should not use this ingredient (hydroquinone) i
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Jul 14th 2022