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Hydrate Your Face with These Tips as the Weather Warms Up

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If you suffer from dry skin, you may be at your wit's end. And, after a dry winter, you might be hoping for relief. If your face is still itchy and irritated, there are some steps you can take to hydrate your skin. From using the right moisturizer for your skin to probiotic skincare , here are tips to help stop dry skin in its tracks and keep your face hydrated.  Probiotic For Skincare Choose the Right Moisturizer for You The first step is finding the right moisturizer for your skin type. You might have sensitive skin or very dry skin, which can change the type of moisturizer you should use as moisturizers are often designed for specific skin types. People with sensitive skin, for example, should typically avoid moisturizers with alcohol or fragrances. Those with very dry skin should use an oil free face moisturizer , but consider avoiding ingredients such as charcoal, salicylic acid, and tea tree oil. Find your match and address your skin's specific needs w

How To Layer Your Products for Acne-Prone Skin Before Makeup Application

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For clear, smooth, and glowing skin, an easy but effective daily skincare routine is important if you are prone to blemishes or breakouts. The best acne skin care   products will help remove excess oil, keep pores clear, and speed up healing of existing blemishes, plus leave your skin feeling hydrated and nourished.  Acne Skin Care If you are a makeup-wearer, it’s essential to follow a good skincare routine before application of cosmetics because it will not only help your skin but it will also prep it properly for makeup. Here are five steps for taking care of acne-prone skin to give you the best-looking complexion possible. Step 1: Acne Foaming Cleanser Use a gentle foaming face wash for acne-prone skin that pairs the pimple-fighting power of salicylic acid with a calming blend of ginger, tea tree oil, and probiotics. Your skin should feel clean and refreshed, not tight or dried out after use. The best cleansers for acne effectively cleanse your pores by removing dead

Celebrate World Sleep Day with These Nighttime Skincare Tips

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Coming up this March 13th is World Sleep Day, a day to celebrate the wonderful goodness that is a great night’s sleep. World Sleep Day is all about raising awareness for the importance of sleep—but before your head hits the pillow, your nightly skincare routine has to be on point. Are you hitting all of the crucial steps? In honor of World Sleep Day, let’s take a look at some essential nighttime skincare tips. Skincare For Oily Skin Cleanse Your Face Nightly There’s no better way to end the day than removing your makeup and cleaning away all of the dirt and grime you face throughout the day. Also, when you cleanse your face thoroughly, you’re providing better support for your body’s natural regeneration process. Make sure you’re using a premium cleansing oil that gently dissolves debris and makeup to make the process quicker, all while providing additional hydration too. Pro tip: if you frequently skip this step because you’re too tired before bed, make it the fir

5 Signs It’s Time for a New Skin Care Routine

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Change can be hard. Whether it’s changing jobs or switching up your facial cleanser, embracing change is often difficult at first, but usually, it’s for the better. Everyone’s skin care routine is pretty sacred. It took years of trial and error with different products and steps to find the ideal balance. You finally have it down to a T, but there’s a little voice in your head telling you that it’s just not working out. You can’t ignore it, but the thought of breaking up with your favorite, albeit not-so-effective products sounds nearly impossible. Don’t worry—it gets better, but first, you have to switch things up. Let’s take a look at the five signs that it’s time for new products or a new skincare routine altogether. Skincare Kits 1. The Weather Has Changed, but Your Products Haven’t The most obvious reason to change your products is if the season just changed (hello, spring!). Just like you put away the fuzzy boots at the end of winter, you should pack away you

Welcome Spring with These Warm Weather Skincare Tips

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Spring is almost here, and if you’re like most people, you couldn’t be more excited to get outside and enjoy the seemingly eternal sunshine of the season. But, before you pack away your beanies and fuzzy boots, you need to make sure your spring skincare game is on point. Let’s take a look at a few tips and must-have products just in time for spring. Eye Bags Treatment Clean Up Your Routine and Products Many people associate this season with spring cleaning. Like you organize your pantry, you should also take a look at your cosmetics and skincare stash. Chances are there are a few winter products that can go into hibernation for the next six months and others you never use you could toss or donate to a friend. One thing’s for sure: you want to start spring not only with a fresh face but also with a fresh routine and arsenal of products. So, take the time to audit your routine and make sure your brushes and applicators are as clean and effective as your daily c

Galentine’s Day Gifts for Your Skincare-Loving BFFs

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Whether you’re single or in a relationship, Galentine’s Day is a win-win. It can be a great way to gather your girl besties if you don’t have a significant other, or if you do have a partner, it can be a fun additional celebration for you and your ladies to honor your friendship.  Oil Free Face Moisturizer One festive idea is to do a gift exchange where everyone buys either a skincare or makeup product for another person in your group. How about a self-care beauty day theme for a Galentine’s Day none of your friends will soon forget? Pick out your skin-loving product of choice and wrap it up with love! Here are a few types of beauty products any of your friends will enjoy.  A Skincare Kit with a Cute Bag Who doesn’t love to get a little curated bag of goodies? A skincare kit that comes in a handy bag is an excellent introduction to what the brand has to offer. You can also save some money when you go this route. Some of the best kits contain high-quality product

Beat The Winter Blues Checklist for Skincare Lovers

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The cold weather life might be leaving your skin feeling drier than normal and looking a little lackluster at this time of year. That’s because there’s generally less humidity in the air, which can leave your skin’s barrier more susceptible to the harsh elements. It’s not too late, though, to make your face healthy and happy until spring arrives. Here are some winter skincare tips to try. Night Cream Try a Milk Cleanser if Your Skin Is Easily Irritated Is winter weather leaving your skin feeling raw, distressed, or parched? A non-foaming, lightweight milk cleanser is calling! Gentle and calming skincare made with sensitive skin in mind will help your complexion look more balanced and appear less red or irritated. Look for a lightweight, non-comedogenic formula, which means it won’t clog your pores. Seek out skin-loving ingredients like cucumber and aloe to help reduce the appearance of inflammation as well as probiotics and colloidal oatmeal to help lock in hydrati

What’s the Perfect Cleanser for Your Face?

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While washing your face is a simple task, it’s not always so clear cut on which cleanser to go with. It’s best to find a cleanser that works well for your skin type—any old cleanser just won’t do. Certain ingredients in skincare products can be very nourishing and hydrating, instead of drying and harsh. Let’s break down some of the options available by skin type. Skincare For Oily Skin Dry Skin: Try Cleansing Oil Cleansing oils are having their moment right now and for good reason. They’re awesome at multitasking by removing makeup and pore-clogging dirt and oil while also replenishing your skin with hydration, leaving it feeling soft and smooth. An excellent cleansing oil will leave your skin feeling fresh, not oily. Dry skin types will especially benefit from a lightweight, fragrance-free oil cleanser, but the best formulas are suitable for all skin types—even oily skin. If you want to double cleanse, use your cleansing oil and then wash with your regular clean