skincare

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    What Does Dermatologist Tested Mean?

    What does “dermatologist tested” mean? Every time I read the words “dermatologist tested” on a skincare label, I think of a man in a white coat handing a new cream to an unsuspecting patient who has no idea she’s being picked to be a free guinea pig for a giant cosmetic company…. Who knows what’ll happen […]

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    What Is Sebum (And Why You Need It)?

    I have a riddle for your today. What is your skin’s BFF and its worst enemy at the same time? Its frenemy, you know? Ok, I’ll tell you… Sebum. When skin makes just enough of it, a miracle happens: your skin is perfectly moisturized. It is soft to the touch. It’s plumper. It glows. It’s […]

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    Should You Apply Skincare Products On The Upper Lid?

    Do you ever read instructions on your skincare products? For the longest time, I didn’t. I mean, it’s a cream. How difficult can it be to apply? Pick it up with your finger and pat it on your skin. Done. Hardly rocket science. But last week I was bored enough to take a better look […]

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    Does Dry Skin Cause Wrinkles?

    If you have dry skin, you get deeper wrinkles than your oily-skinned pals. That’s a fact. But is it dry skin that causes wrinkles? Does the fact you’re born with it or have developed it at some point cursed you to age before your time? Not really. Here’s why: Why Dry Skin Does NOT Cause […]

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    4 Ways To Treat Flaky Eyelids

    Blending those eyeshadows can be a real challenge. It gets even worse when my lids are dry and flaky. Then, it’s just impossible to get a decent look. When that happens, I just give up on eyeshadow and gently apply moisturizer on my lids. But, too often, that’s not enough to fix the problem. Here’s […]

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    Is Jar Packaging A Waste Of Money?

    When I was a little girl, I was fascinated by my grannie’s potions and lotions. I would watch as she opened those beautiful jars, picked up a tiny amount of cream with her fingers, and applied them gently all over her face, longing for the day when I could finally do the same. When that […]