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Help Control Oily Skin with These 4 Ingredients + Products

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If you need some advice on how to turn an oily, shiny face into more of a glowing look, consider embracing skincare for oily skin . Certain ingredients are known to help balance oil production and cleanse pores gently but effectively, giving you the power to have a balanced, healthy-looking complexion. Here are a few ingredients to look for when selecting cleansers, moisturizers, masks, toners, and more. Bentonite Clay Mask An exfoliating bentonite clay mask will absorb excess oil without stripping the skin. In addition to detoxifying clay, look for a mask with lactic acid derived from fruit to gently exfoliate and help fight the look of dull skin. Superfoods like blueberry extract are rich in antioxidants to hydrate and help promote the look of even skin tone. Another superfood to look for is turmeric root, which is a powerful ingredient that helps reduce signs of inflammation. Look for a high-quality clay mask that may be suitable for all skin types, but especiall

How Do I Build an Anti-Aging Skincare Routine?

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The sooner you can get a jump on taking good care of your skin, the better. While it does take time to build a skincare routine that works for your type of skin, it’s never too early or too late to enhance your natural beauty with skincare products made especially with your skin type in mind.  Your main focus should be on effective, clean ingredients that make your skin look and feel beautiful. For a simple anti-aging routine, here are a few tips, types of products, and beneficial ingredients to look for.  Start with a Purifying Cleanser To remove makeup and dirt, and cleanse your pores, try a gentle gel formula packed with probiotics and superfoods. Probiotics applied topically hydrate the skin, lock in moisture, and reduce the appearance of redness. Superfoods such as blueberries are powerful antioxidants while antioxidant-rich turmeric root helps reduce the appearance of inflammation, as well. Your cleanser should be suitable for all skin types, including oil

A Few Skincare Tips and Products to Get Your Skin Ready for Fall

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After months of glorious days of summer sunshine, a new season is edging its way into our subconscious. If you’re ready, fall is a great time of year to give your skin some special attention and refresh your routine for the cooler days ahead.  To keep your skin looking bright and fresh, make sure you are sleeping enough at night and drinking water throughout the day. Those are two basic ways to get noticeably healthier skin. It sounds simple, but it’s a good place to start with a skincare routine. As we transition to fall, it’s a natural time to slow things down a bit. Let’s look at a few skincare recommendations for the in-between season.  Scrumptious Sugar Scrub Colder weather brings drier air, which will inevitably dry out your skin if you aren’t on top of your game. Stay ahead of the dryness by exfoliating with a yummy-smelling sugar scrub. A sugar scrub packed with skin-healthy ingredients, like papaya and pineapple, leaves skin looking smoother and brighte

If You Were on a Deserted Island, What Skincare Products Would You Take?

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Pack your bags, you’re going to a deserted, beautiful beach for an indefinite amount of time. You won’t need the full gamut of makeup, like mascara and blush, but you’ll definitely want skin-loving products to nourish and soothe your face.  On your private beach island, what skincare products can’t you live without? Consider the ingredients that are most beneficial and healthy for your skin. You not only want safe, effective formulas, but you also want skincare that’s packed with superfoods rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, such as blueberries and turmeric. In addition to superfoods, another excellent way to feed your skin is with probiotic skincare because probiotics lock in moisture to leave your complexion looking more hydrated while also reducing the appearance of inflammation. Here are a few types of skincare items to bring along on your excursion.  A Ride-or-Die Cleanser Healthy skin starts with clean skin. You want a gentle but effective clea

3 Ways to Look Like You Got Enough Beauty Rest (Even if You Didn’t)

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Sometimes it’s unavoidable. We stay up too late. We toss and turn. The next thing you know, it’s time to get up. So much for eight hours of much-needed sleep! But you can still look great and revive your skin—even if you are running on empty. Here are a few quick skincare tips and products that can help get you through the day.  Fresh Faced Purifying Cleanser If you have enough time, wake up with a shower. If you don’t, you’ll want to wash your face at the very least as it’s an essential first step in a healthy skincare routine. Gently wash your face with a formula that will not dry out your skin, whether you use a refreshing gel cleanser or a replenishing cleansing oil . To treat your skin to high-quality ingredients, look for cleansing formulas packed with probiotics to properly hydrate and lock in moisture, plus antioxidant-rich superfoods like blueberries and turmeric root to help reduce the appearance of inflammation. Chicory root is a natural anti-inflammat

Are You Falling for These 5 Common Skincare Myths?

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Just as there are thousands of skincare products available, there are also thousands of skincare myths. Even if you’re pretty skincare-savvy, you might still have fallen for a few less-obvious myths. Here are five common skincare myths you might believe.               Myth 1: As Long as You Wash Your Face, You Won't Have Breakouts While washing your face is generally good for staying clean, it’s not the only way to protect your skin against breakouts. Along with washing your face, there are a few other factors that can have an impact on your susceptibility to those annoying whiteheads. Typically, breakouts are also caused by clogged pores and other factors. So, while you shouldn’t skip washing your face, when trying to fight against breakouts, you need to keep these other factors in mind and be sure to add gentle yet effective acne-fighting products to your skincare routine.  Myth 2: You Can Match Your Friend's Routine and See the Same Results For the most