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The science of sleep (and skin)

Not sleeping enough? Your skin is suffering. Here’s what to do about it. It’s common knowledge that most of us don’t get enough sleep. What most people don’t realize is that the hours we spend asleep are actually among our most constructive: certain areas of your brain work their hardest during sleep, and skin is […]

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How does skin age? (in your 20’s, 30’s…and beyond)

Here’s a breakdown of what happens to your skin while you’re busy living. story highlights • As skin ages, it experiences a slowing of the natural processes which help maintain youthful qualities such as firmness, tautness and radiance. • Visible signs of skin aging (spots, fine lines, wrinkles, etc.) appear as a result of our skin’s natural […]

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How do I care for the skin around my eyes?

Under-eye skin is our body’s most delicate. Here’s how to protect it. story highlights • The skin around the eyes is our body’s most delicate. • It’s also under constant strain from our muscle movements and busy lifestyles. • Keep skin hydrated and use antioxidant-rich skin care products for optimal skin health. The skin around […]

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Everything you need to know about Skin Damage

From genetics to sun damage, here’s what’s damaging your skin (and what to do about it). Your skin endures a lot. Every day, natural (intrinsic) and environmental (extrinsic) triggers change its structure from inside and out. Over time these factors lead to the accumulation of molecular damage in the skin, ultimately resulting in premature signs […]

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Can face oil cause breakouts?

Find out if oil in your skin care routine is a friend or foe! story highlights • Some face oils can indeed cause skin to break out – but many are highly beneficial. • Anyone can use face oils; just make sure you’re using the right ones for your specific skin type. There are many […]

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The perfect exfoliant?

You probably already know that it’s important to regularly exfoliate, but why? Skin is constantly generating new cells at the lower dermis level to replace dead skin cells on the upper layer. As we get older, this process slows and cells gather unevenly on the skin’s surface. This leads to both dull dry patches and a lack-lustre appearance. […]

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what is retinol?

Find out if Retinol should be added to your skin care routine! story highlights Retinol is one of the most powerful and popular ingredients used to help diminish visible wrinkles, fine lines and hyperpigmentation. It can also help reduce the appearance of acne by encouraging cell turnover. Retinol, which is a retinoid – a form […]

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Your Guide To Breakout Prone Skin At Every Age

Breakouts are caused by a condition when the hair follicle becomes blocked with a build-up of skin cells and oil. Breakout comes in many forms, Blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts. Breakouts can be caused by numerous issues, such as hormonal changes or imbalances, unhealthy diet, stress, excessive oil production, or poor skin hygiene. […]

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