Skip to content

The Skin Care Culture

How To Take Better Care of Your Skin

The Skin Care Culture

  • About
    • Contact
  • Acne Science
    • Accutane
  • Regimen Rituals
    • Sensitive Skin
    • Anti-Aging
  • Ingredient Spotlight
    • Adapalene
    • Azelaic Acid
    • Benzoyl Peroxide
    • Glycolic Acid
    • Hyaluronic Acid
    • Lactic Acid
    • Niacinamide
    • Retinol
    • Salicylic Acid
    • Tretinoin
    • Vitamin C
  • Product Reviews
    • Product Recommendations
  • The Acne Solution
  • About
    • Contact
  • Acne Science
    • Accutane
  • Regimen Rituals
    • Sensitive Skin
    • Anti-Aging
  • Ingredient Spotlight
    • Adapalene
    • Azelaic Acid
    • Benzoyl Peroxide
    • Glycolic Acid
    • Hyaluronic Acid
    • Lactic Acid
    • Niacinamide
    • Retinol
    • Salicylic Acid
    • Tretinoin
    • Vitamin C
  • Product Reviews
    • Product Recommendations
  • The Acne Solution

Regimen Rituals

How To Remove Dead Skin Cells (From Your Face)?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
How To Remove Dead Skin Cells

To remove dead skin cells from your face, you need to exfoliate your face. Skincare enthusiasts might say “Wow, what a revelation, we all knew that!” However, you would be surprised at how many people still resort to using harsh methods of exfoliation that may be a potential culprit for … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals

7 Tips For A Low-Budget Skincare Routine

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
tips for a low budget skincare routine

Healthy skin doesn’t just happen. Like all good things in life – it usually takes effort, commitment, and of course, good skincare products. However, many people are still under the impression that good skincare products have to be expensive because of the high-quality ingredients used. This is far from the … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals

Do Acne Patches Help With Acne? (An Esthetician Explains)

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Do Acne Patches Really Work?

Living in a world where multitasking is essential, we try to the best of our ability to find a product that addresses several skincare concerns at once, and ideally, this also doesn’t take weeks to show results. Therefore, when acne patches popped up on the market, skincare fans lost their … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals

Can You Get Clear Skin By Drinking More Water?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
how drinking water helps your skin

While some believe that drinking water can improve skin health, others argue that it has little to no impact on the skin’s appearance. However, it turns out that drinking more water can bring you a step closer to clear skin, and the way water works once it’s inside the body … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals

The Best Travel Skincare Routine: What Products Do You Need?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
best travel skincare routine

Taking care of your skin while traveling can be a challenge considering the changing climates, long flights, and busy schedules, which can all take a toll on its health and appearance. But, with the right products and a few maintenance tips, you can ensure your complexion remains clear, healthy, and … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals

What To Use After Alpha Hydroxy Acids (To Avoid Irritation)

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
What To Use After Alpha Hydroxy Acids

If you are on a quest for a younger-looking, smoother, and brighter complexion, you have probably heard of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs). However, while famous for their skin-rejuvenating effect, alpha-hydroxy acids are also known for causing side effects such as dryness, redness, irritation, flaking, and increased sensitivity to sunlight. So, what’s … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals

13 Tips to Prevent Dry Skin in Winter

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
skincare tips for winter

As soon as the temperature drops, many start to notice a tight and stretched feeling on the face, flaking and peeling on the knees and elbows, and even cracking on the hands and feet. For some people, the problem is even worse than just a general tight and dry feeling; … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals

7 Skincare Trends You Need To Avoid (Advice From An Esthetician)

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
harmful skincare trends to avoid

The burgeoning trend of natural skincare, featuring homemade face masks, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, and other “organic” remedies, has swept the beauty industry, promising glowing, blemish-free skin. This wave of interest in natural and organic skincare products is largely driven by the desire to avoid the “bad chemicals” and … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals

What Is Subclinical Acne (& How To Get Rid Of It)?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
What Is Subclinical Acne?

If you recently started noticing small, flesh-colored bumps on your forehead, you might be dealing with subclinical acne. Subclinical acne is not a term that’s frequently mentioned, and there isn’t much information about this condition online. This type of acne doesn’t manifest the usual blackheads or whiteheads, but instead, it … Read more

Categories Acne Science, Regimen Rituals

The 7 Best Natural Treatments For Razor Burn

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
how to prevent razor burn

If you shave then you most likely have dealt with razor burn. Shaving is an easy, fast, and affordable way to remove unwanted hair, but it can cause redness, irritation, and bumps on your skin. Razor burn can occur anywhere you shave and have annoying side effects. Read on to … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals, Sensitive Skincare

How To Stop Your Face From Peeling?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
how to stop your face from peeling

Peeling skin can be caused by many external and internal factors, and while not uncommon, it can be annoying and even uncomfortable to deal with. Therefore, if peeling skin is a common occurrence for you, or you just recently started experiencing this inconvenience, I’m here to help. In this article, … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals, Sensitive Skincare

How To Get Rid Of Papules (Instructions From An Esthetician)

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
how to get rid of papules

Papules are a type of acne characterized by being slightly raised from the surrounding skin, often discolored or red, and most commonly roundish in shape. Although very common, papules can be challenging to deal with and often cause pain and discomfort in the area where they appear. However, there are … Read more

Categories Acne Science, Regimen Rituals

Physical Sunscreen vs. Chemical Sunscreen: Which is Best For You?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Physical Sunscreen vs Chemical Sunscreen

Applying sunscreen daily is a simple but highly beneficial step in your skincare routine that can protect you from the formation of the harmful free radicals that can basically cause all hell on your skin. However, choosing the right one for you can be crazy challenging, especially when a new … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals

How To Know What’s Your Skin Type?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
how to know your skin type

The first step in selecting the right skin solution and routine is by determining your skin type. If you have no idea what your skin type is, fret not as in this article I am going to show you how to go about determining your skin type. Here’s what is … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals

5 Signs You’re Over-Cleansing Your Face (& How To Fix It)

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
are you over cleansing your face

Cleansing your face is arguably the most important step of your skincare routine. Your skin acts as a natural barrier and its sole “job” is to keep dirt, bacteria, and environmental pollution out and protect your organs from infections, thus it is quite important to keep it clean so it … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals

How Often Should You Exfoliate Your Skin?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
How Often Should You Exfoliate

Exfoliation happens regularly in a good self/skincare regimen. Some people do it once or twice, or if you have oily skin, you may have probably heard that you could even dare to do it up to three times a week. By exfoliating your skin, you are removing the build-up of … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals

5 Dangerous DIY Skincare Myths (Busted With The Truth)

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
dangerous DIY SKINCARE myths

If you decided to read this article, chances are that you have tried using homemade remedies to treat a certain skin concern. Were you surprised when it didn’t work for you, or perhaps even aggravated your concerns even some beauty guru swore it did miracles for their skin? Have you … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals

How To Get Rid of Strawberry Legs?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
how to get rid of strawberry legs

Our skin is a fussy thing. No matter how much we invest in it and try to keep it flawless, it always seems like we are missing something. It panics and freaks out during the cold winter months, and it does pretty much the same during the warm time of … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals

How Often Should You Cleanse (If You Have Acne)?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
how often should you wash your face if you have acne

If you have oily, acne-prone skin, chances are you have been led to believe that washing your face multiple times a day is the number one rule for having clear skin. As an esthetician, I’m here to tell you that’s completely wrong. Below, I’ll will explain why. What Causes Acne? … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals

What Is Malassezia Folliculitis? (& How You Can Treat It)

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Is it Acne or Malassezia Folliculitis?

Pityrosporum folliculitis, also known as Malassezia folliculitis is a condition that causes breakouts on your skin. It happens when the yeast which naturally lives on your skin, gets into your hair follicles and manifests itself through causing breakouts in areas with a lot of sebaceous activity. This can be the … Read more

Categories Acne Science, Regimen Rituals, Sensitive Skincare
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page5 Page6 Page7 Next →

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.

Affiliate Disclaimer

TheSkinCareCulture.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Latest Skin Care Guides

  • 13 Best Retinols for Forehead Wrinkles
  • 10 Best Lightweight Foundations for Acne-Prone Skin
  • How Do You Get Rid of Cystic Temple Acne?
  • Can You Use Cicaplast Baume B5 With Retinol?
  • Can Vaping Cause Acne?
  • Is Accutane Worth it For Mild Acne?
  • The Difference Between Hydrating and Moisturizing
  • The Difference Between Retinol and Retinoids
  • The Differences Between Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid
  • The Differences Between Acne Spot Treatment and Acne Serum
  • The Differences Between Physical and Chemical Exfoliants
  • The Differences Between Moisturizers and Serums
  • Mixing Vitamin C Serum With SPF Creams
  • Can You Mix Argireline and Retinol?
  • Lanolin Cream Benefits for Dry Skin
  • CeraVe vs. Cetaphil Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin
  • 10 Best Micellar Waters for Acne
  • Does PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) Cause Acne?
  • The 10 Best Soothing Serums to Use While on Accutane
  • The Differences Between Squalane vs. Squalene in Moisturizers
  • The Difference Between Toners and Astringents
  • The 10 Best Non-Comedogenic Moisturizers for Aging Skin
  • Glycolic Acid vs. Lactic Acid for Acne Treatment
  • Effaclar Duo vs. Effaclar K: Which is Better for Oily Skin (And Acne)?
  • Are Probiotics Good for Acne?
  • Retinol vs. Retinaldehyde: Which is Better for Aging Skin?
  • Can Seawater Help You Get Rid of Acne?
  • 10 Best Scalp Acne Shampoos
  • Does Tea Tree Oil Work for Acne Scars?
  • Can You Use Toothpaste on Acne?
  • Can You Use Vicks VapoRub on Acne?
  • 10 Skincare Tips For Young Teens (From An Esthetician)
  • Ferulic Acid in Skincare: Its Benefits & How to Use It
  • Does Fasting Help With Acne (& Acne Scars)?
  • Do Homemade DIY Face Masks Work For The Skin?
  • Why Does Stress Cause Acne? (An Esthetician Explains)
  • Are Accutane Side Effects Permanent?
  • Vivant Skin Care 8% Mandelic Acid Serum Review
  • The Best Skincare Products to Use While On Accutane
  • Does Accutane Help With Back Acne?
  • What are the Worst Side Effects of Accutane?
  • Does Retinol Expire? (Understanding the Shelf Life of Retinol)
  • What Is Congested Skin (& How To Clear It Quickly)
  • Will Retinol Shrink Pores?
  • 5 Key Benefits of Zinc For Acne-Prone Skin
  • Can Makeup Cause Acne Breakouts?
  • 6 Damaging Effects Of Sugar On The Skin (& How To Repair The Damage)
  • My Aztec Clay Mask Review (Not As Great As You Think)
  • The Complete Guide to Direct High-Frequency Facials (& Essential Aftercare)
  • 8 Effects Of Stress On The Skin (& How To Deal With It)
  • Acne Mechanica: Understanding and Treating Friction-Induced Breakouts
  • Here’s Why Rosehip Oil Is Bad For Acne-Prone Skin
  • TikTok’s Green Tea Mask Stick Review: Does It Really Work?
  • When Should You Start Using Retinol?
  • 10 Skin Hygiene Tips To Prevent Acne
  • How To Create A Simple Skincare Routine (For Beginners)
  • How To Shrink Enlarged Pores (10 Methods You Can Try)
  • What Is Post-Inflammatory Erythema (& How To Get Rid Of It)?
  • What Causes Dry Skin (& How to Treat It)?
  • The 8 Best Antioxidants For Your Skin (& Their Benefits)
  • About Simone Sydel
  • Contact Simone
  • My Acne Solution
  • Media Kit
  • My Social Links
  • Content Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • My Skincare Services
  • Hire Me For Skincare Content
The Skin Care Culture © | 2025