Shaving with a Razor is the Same as Dermaplaning

The summer of 2020 was one marked by unprecedented change in the lives and habits of people worldwide. Months of being confined to homes brought about the do-it-yourselfer in many....

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Hair Products Can Cause Acne

Written by: Cynthia Malcom Taylor

Do hair sprays, conditioners, and other hair styling products clog pores, resulting in acne breakouts? The answer is a resounding YES. If tiny bumps are seen along the hairline on...

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Sensitive Skin Types Cannot Use Retinol

Vitamin A is the name of a group of fat-soluble molecules referred to as retinoids. Retinoids belong to the terpene family and are sourced from both flora (plants) and fauna...

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Does Sun Exposure Help Improve Acne?

Clinical research is always the best place to start when looking for a factual answer. According to various studies, the real answer is (drum roll, please) maybe.  The studies that...

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Should Clients Perform At-Home Extractions?

Getting a pimple and not popping it right away has got to be one of the biggest tests of self-discipline for a client. Two major reasons why clients should not...

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