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Skin Barrier Basics

A functioning skin barrier is an essential structure that plays a key role in skin health and hydration. Damage to the skin barrier can...

Chemical vs Manual Exfoliation

When comparing chemical and manual exfoliation, chemical exfoliation has more benefits, can address a wider range of skin concerns, and...

3 Tips for Keeping Your Skin Hydrated and Healthy This Winter

1. Stay Hydrated During the winter months, our skin experiences Transepidermal water loss (water evaporation through skin) due to dry...

Chemical Peel Care

Chemical Peel Preparation To ensure a safe and effective peel, the skin barrier should be healthy and robust. Ideally, you should start...

Glycolic Acid - Benefits and Uses

Glycolic Acid is an Alpha-Hydroxy-Acid (AHA), which is a group of acids commonly used in topical skin products to improve skin tone and...

Antioxidant Skin Care

What does it mean when a product is labeled "antioxidant?" More on Free Radicals, Oxidation, and Antioxidants