Fact or Fiction: Daily exfoliation is bad for the skin.

Many clients tend to over-exfoliate their skin in hopes of sloughing off dead cells and achieving a fresh and renewed complexion. This belief is a misconception; the skin is a...

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Fact or Fiction: Squeaky clean skin is a good thing

Written by: Rachael Pontillo, L.E., creator of Holistically Haute™

Everyone has seen the commercials on television with a fresh-faced, young model lathering up her skin with a luxurious, white foamy cleanser. As she smiles, the narrator says, "Your skin's...

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Fact or Fiction: Moisturizers with SPF are as effective as sunscreen.

Written by: Catherine Atzen, L.E., founder of ATZEN Superior to Organic™ Skin Care

Clients often wonder whether it is better to use a sunscreen or a two-in-one product that combines the properties of both a moisturizer and a sunscreen. Furthermore, is it even...

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Fact or Fiction: Vitamin E helps minimize scars.

Written by: Courtney La Marine, L.E., owner of Clove Studios

There are many benefits of vitamin E, including that it can be helpful in treating and preventing heart and blood vessel diseases, such as hardening of the arteries; diabetes; brain...

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Fact or Fiction: Oily skin should not be moisturized.

Written by: Lydia Sarfati, president and founder of Repêchage

Clients with oily skin constantly fight the battle of reducing the shiny- and greasy-looking appearance of their skin. This skin type often shudders at the thought of putting an emollient...

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