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Anti-Aging

Retinol vs. Retinaldehyde: Which is Better for Aging Skin?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Retinol vs Retinaldehyde Which is Better for Aging Skin

Retinol and retinaldehyde stand out for their proven efficacy and unique benefits to combat wrinkles, even out the skin tone, and reverse the years of sun damage that is starting to creep up on the skin with age. But, between retinol and retinaldehyde, which one should you choose to remedy … Read more

Categories Anti-Aging, Retinol

6 Damaging Effects Of Sugar On The Skin (& How To Repair The Damage)

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
effects of sugar on the skin

From an irresistible bar of chocolate to your favorite soda, it’s hard to escape the sweet sugar trap in our modern diets. Now, we all know that too much sugar isn’t good for our health and can lead to serious problems like diabetes and high blood pressure. However, did you … Read more

Categories Acne Science, Anti-Aging

6 Ways To Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
An asian lady with sun damage showing on both her cheeks, most likely sun damage with melasma.

While essential for all life on our planet, UV rays can also cause some serious damage. From short-term sunburns and heat strokes to long-term and more serious conditions such as eye damage and skin cancers, the sun is not to be underestimated. Therefore, in this article, we will be exploring … Read more

Categories Anti-Aging, Regimen Rituals

Can I Use Tretinoin If I Don’t Have Acne?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Tretinoin If I Don't Have Acne

Tretinoin is a fantastic product that can address inflammatory skin conditions such as acne and concerns like signs of aging, lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, texture, and photodamage. Therefore, in this article, we will talk about what tretinoin is, how it works once applied to the skin, what its benefits are, and … Read more

Categories Anti-Aging, Regimen Rituals, Tretinoin

Does Tretinoin Work for Wrinkles?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Does Tretinoin Work for Wrinkles - The Skincare Culture

If you’re looking for an effective anti-aging treatment, tretinoin may be a good option for you. Tretinoin is a retinoid that is derived from vitamin A. It works by increasing collagen production and speeding up the cellular turnover process. Tretinoin can help improve the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, and … Read more

Categories Anti-Aging, Tretinoin

Adapalene vs Tretinoin: Which is the Best for Anti-Aging?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Adapalene vs Tretinoin - Which is the Best for Anti-Aging - The Skincare Culture

People with acne often wonder if they should be using anti-aging products in addition to their acne treatments. So, which is better: Adapalene or Tretinoin? In this article, I will compare the two and help you decide which one is best for you. What are Adapalene and Tretinoin, and What … Read more

Categories Adapalene, Anti-Aging, Tretinoin

What Is The Best Skincare Regimen For Aging Skin?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
What Is The Best Skincare Regimen For Aging Skin

The key to giving your mature skin a youthful and radiant appearance is to form a solid skincare routine that caters to your aging skin. In case you didn’t know, the skin becomes drier with age, and dry skin is more likely to show more prominent signs of aging, such … Read more

Categories Anti-Aging, Regimen Rituals

6 Over The Counter Skincare Products For Aging Skin

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
the best skincare products for aging skin

If you want to scare someone, remind them of aging. Aging is something we are all aware of but choose to ignore until it becomes obvious.  In my opinion, there are wonderful things about aging, whether it’s feeling more comfortable and confident, knowing your personal style inside and out, knowing … Read more

Categories Anti-Aging, Product Recommendations

12 Best Anti-Aging Products For Acne-Prone Skin

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Best Anti Aging Products For Acne Prone Skin

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition usually most common with teenagers and young adults; however, this doesn’t exclude it from randomly popping up while you’re well into your thirties, forties, and even fifties.  Acne has the potential to be extremely severe while in your teenage years due to excess sebum … Read more

Categories Anti-Aging, Product Recommendations

5 Anti-Aging Skincare Habits To Keep You Looking Young

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Best Anti-Aging Skincare Habits To Have In Your 20s

Preventing instead of treating is a rule estheticians are well familiar with. It is very easy to prevent any skin disorder than letting it advance to the point where it needs to be treated.  This is because your skin is a very resilient organ that takes time (sometimes years) to … Read more

Categories Anti-Aging

5 Ways Your Skin Improves After Quitting Smoking

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
How Quitting Smoking Helps The Skin

Smoking is one of the most difficult habits to get out of. Everyone knows how detrimental smoking is for health and, unfortunately, this nasty habit has claimed many lives in the world, with some heavy smokers losing their lives to cancer as young as 20. However, although we know about … Read more

Categories Anti-Aging

The Best Skincare Routine For Your 30s

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
the best skincare routine for your 30s

The skin naturally undergoes many changes as we age. When you say goodbye to your 20s and welcome a new decade of life, it is time to start paying closer attention to the skincare habits you have and the products you rely on. In this article, I will start by … Read more

Categories Anti-Aging, Regimen Rituals

simone sydel skincare

Welcome! My name is Simone Sydel and I am a certified skin specialist.

I created this website to teach my readers how to take great care of their skin.

Occasionally I also share my honest opinions on skincare products I’ve tried.

You can learn more about me here and you can also follow me on Twitter. 

– Simone Sydel.

PS: If you have oily/acne-prone skin, you should check out my ingredients handbook for acne-prone skin.

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