How To Take Better Care of Your Skin
If you’re currently on Accutane, chances are your scalp is feeling pretty dry and flakey. And while there’s no shortage of dandruff shampoos on the market, not all of them are created equal when it comes to Accutane users. Some anti-dandruff shampoos are actually incredibly harsh and can lead to … Read more
Hyaluronic acid and vitamin C can be a great combo to help you achieve hydrated, glowy, healthy skin and a more even and uniform complexion. Therefore, combining them in a routine has its benefits and a few potential drawbacks you should be aware of before incorporating this powerful duo into … Read more
Hyaluronic acid can be a great addition to your skincare routine if you are currently experiencing dry skin due to undergoing an Accutane treatment. This ingredient is super hydrating and can help relieve some of the constant dryness of isotretinoin. Additionally, since hyaluronic acid is gentle and hydrating, it’s an … Read more
I’m sure that by now, you’ve seen the Green Tea Mask Stick that’s going viral on TikTok due to the incredible results it supposedly gives after only one use. However, even as a certified esthetician and someone who is well aware that achieving healthy and good skin takes time, patience, … Read more
There are so many ingredients in skincare products that can be used together to target certain skin concerns and maximize skin benefits. However, if there is one combination that should never be introduced to the skin, it has to be the one we will talk about today. So, to answer … Read more
The Acne Solution: Your Ultimate Guide To Flawless Complexion
An extensive, no-nonsense course showing you how to never have acne again, from a licensed Esthetician specializing in oily/acne-prone skin.
The Aztec Clay Mask isn’t a good treatment for cystic acne because it can be excessively drying to the skin. Excess dryness will cause naturally oily skin to produce more oil, leading to clogged pores and even more inflammation and breakouts. Aztec Clay Mask is one of the most purchased … Read more
Aztec Clay Mask is one of the most purchased beauty products on Amazon, with over 60,000 (mostly) positive reviews. It’s hailed as the must-have product for everyone with oily and acne-prone skin, and it’s said that it can even be used as a body and a scalp treatment for those … Read more
Benzoyl peroxide is one of the most commonly used acne treatments. It comes in many forms, including gels, washes, and creams. It works by infusing oxygen inside the pores and killing the overgrowth of bacteria responsible for acne. Benzoyl peroxide is also a keratolytic agent, which means it helps to … Read more
Closed comedones, also known as whiteheads, are non-inflammatory acne lesions that occur when a pore becomes clogged. This happens when sebum and dead skin cells meant to lubricate the skin and shed from the surface accumulate inside the pore, creating a visible bump covered by a thin layer of skin. … Read more
Paula’s Choice is a brand I trust and love, so even before trying something out, I already know that it’s going to be good. Even for products that don’t necessarily work for my skin, I can’t say that they are complete trash because their ingredients are always top-notch. And if … Read more
Both Paula’s Choice and CeraVe are brands that have strong track records in terms of helping people clear their skin from acne, but which one is right for you? In this post, I will break down the key differences between Paula’s Choice and CeraVe to help you make an informed … Read more
Tretinoin or retinoic acid is a wonderful ingredient that’s prescribed for many skin issues, including acne, lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and texture. It works by speeding up the cellular turnover and sending new, young cells to the surface of the skin to improve the overall look. However, even though tretinoin … Read more
Tretinoin is one of the most intense topical products prescribed to treat acne, improve signs of aging, fade hyperpigmentation, and treat sun damage. And although it’s super effective in doing all this, this product is known to cause some pretty intense side effects, too. Some of these include dryness, irritation, … Read more
Accutane is one of the most intense acne treatments, and although super effective, this medication is known to cause some pretty intense side effects, too. Some of these include severe dryness, irritation, and discomfort, which is why it’s highly recommended for people who are undergoing Accutane to up their moisturizing … Read more
Meet multi-acid peels, a boosted version of exfoliating products that contain a combination of several acids and are designed to target more than one skin concern at once. These may sound scary, but with responsible use, they will definitely make incredible improvements to your skin, and will actually decrease the … Read more
Dermstore is an online skincare and beauty store founded by a dermatologist back in the late 90s. Today, the store offers a huge variety of budget-friendly and high-end products for all skin types, skin concerns, and skin needs. Therefore, this article will be a continuation of the two previous articles … Read more
With over 1200 retail stores across all fifty states, Ulta Beauty is one of the biggest beauty names in the US. The store carries over 600 well-established and emerging brands and over 25000 products, including makeup, skincare, perfumes, haircare, self-care items, and so much more. In this article, I will … Read more
SkinCeuticals is a high-end skincare brand sold through dermatologists, estheticians, and other high-end skincare stores. It’s also a brand I like a lot, and their products often find their spot in my product recommendation articles. The brand is quite pricey, and their products range anywhere from $35 for cleansers all the … Read more