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Caring for Sensitive Skin and Dry Skin

Sensitive skin and dry skin on the face tend to go hand in hand. Skin isn’t sensitive by nature; the sensitivity is usually caused by some other imbalance. Dryness, usually due to the skin’s inability to retain water, is the most common reason for sensitive skin. Sensitive skin and dry skin on the face can be difficult to treat with skin care products, especially since many ingredients can be irritants to skin that is sensitive. However, there are soothing and moisturizing skin care ingredients that are effective at treating sensitive skin without irritating it. Here are our dos and don’ts for properly taking care of dry, sensitive skin: Avoid astringents and drying ingredients Since dryness can lead to skin sensitivity...

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The 6 Best Rosacea Skin Care Ingredients

Rosacea is a skin condition that affects many people. Those who suffer from rosacea often experience red flush inflammation on their cheeks, and sometimes even visible broken red blood vessels. Rosacea can be a frustrating condition, as it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause or the best treatment for it.  Furthermore, many skin care products contain ingredients that could be potential irritants, making it difficult to find the right rosacea skin care products. However, some ingredients are known to have a significant effect on the appearance of inflammation and redness from rosacea. Here are the top 6 rosacea skin care ingredients and what they do: Green tea extract – Green tea contains powerful antioxidants known as polyphenols, particularly a...

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Cleansing and Exfoliating: How to Do It Right

Cleansing and exfoliating are two of the most important components of healthy-looking and healthy-feeling skin. There are a wide variety of cleansers, scrubs, and peels on the market to serve these very purposes. With that in mind, how do you know which ones to use? And what’s the best way to cleanse and exfoliate? Below is a step-by-step explanation of how to properly clean and exfoliate your face. Cleansing Wet your face   You’ll want to start by wetting your face with warm water. You can either splash warm water on your face several times until it is thoroughly wet, or you can run hot water over a towel and lay the towel over your face for two minutes.  ...

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Humectants: Mandatory for your Skin Care Routine

Humectants are extremely common ingredients in anti-aging skin care and in moisturizing products. Many would argue that they are essential for moisturizing, but what exactly is a humectant? Although it may be a strange, alien-sounding word, a humectant is nothing to fear. Humectants are ingredients designed to help skin retain moisture and they can also pull moisture from the air to further moisturize dry skin. Put simply, humectants moisturize the skin, and lock that moisture in. Moisturizing alone is important, but that moisture can be lost gradually as the day goes on due to the heat, dryness, and UV rays in the environment around you, making it crucial to retain moisture, too. Humectants are an essential part of your skin...

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7 steps to setting up the best skin care routine

7 steps to setting up the best skin care routine It’s important to care for your skin on a daily basis. Here are some simple tips to set up the best skin care routine. Know your skin type Oily skin tends to be shiny or greasy looking, and is prone to enlarged pores and acne. Dry skin is usually rough and flaky, and has an increased need for moisturization. Combination skin has dry spots and oily spots, and needs to be addressed more topically. Sensitive skin gets irritated easily with alcohols, acids, and other harsh ingredients. Normal skin is not very oily, dry, or sensitive and is suited to use most cleansers, moisturizers, and skin care products. Cleanse your skin...

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