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The Beginner’s Guide to Using Retinol & Retinoids
Updated 12/14/25. Retinoids are derivatives of vitamin A that can improve and even reverse the visible signs of aging—including lines,... Continue
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Does the Food You Eat Really Affect Your Skin?
Updated 01/25/25. Over my 35+ year career as an esthetician, thousands of clients have sought me out to help get... Continue
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Blackheads on Your Nose and Chin? They May be Sebaceous Filaments Instead
Updated 08/15/23. When you pull the skin on your chin taut, do you see a cluster of tiny, white dots... Continue
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Help! I Started a New Product, Now I’m Breaking Out—Is My Skin Purging?
Updated 3/12/24. You just started using a new skincare product and now you're breaking out more than usual. What should... Continue
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Yes, You CAN Minimize the Appearance of Your Pores—Here’s How
Updated 04/12/22. Everyone has pores, and it's unrealistic (and unhealthy) to think completely poreless skin is possible. Trying to achieve... Continue
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11 Common Causes For Adult Acne And Blemishes
Updated 08/05/21. As a skincare expert and esthetician for over 30 years, I've been asked every skincare question imaginable, but... Continue
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There Are 4 Types of Skin Sensitivity — Which One Do You Have?
Updated 05/11/23. Almost everyone thinks their skin is sensitive. In fact, whenever I ask my clients if they have sensitive... Continue
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How Can I Fade My Acne Scars and Dark Marks?
Updated 10/10/22. If you experience breakouts, you've almost certainly also experienced the brown, purple, or red marks that are leftover... Continue
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For 30+ Years This Acne Product Has Performed Miracles—And It’s Unclear How It Works
Updated 4/24/23. I have a CONFESSION to make. I have a product that has helped hundreds of thousands of cystic... Continue
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8 Tips to Prevent Cystic Breakouts on Your Chin and Jawline
Update 02/23/22. When it comes to adult acne, I often see it concentrated in the chin and jawline areas. These... Continue