skincare

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    Do You Really Need To Double Cleanse? (The Answer May Surprise You)

    What is this double cleansing thing?! When I was a kid, my mom told me to use plain old soap and water. It made my face squeaky clean… and dry as a bone. In my teens, I graduated to foaming cleansers. That worked better. I got clean skin without the dryness. Until I finally started […]

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    4 Acne Myths You Need To Stop Believing Right Now

    The number one reason your acne isn’t disappearing? You believe some old acne myths that are sabotaging all your efforts. It’s not your fault. Acne is a very common condition that affects pretty much everyone at some point or other. Yet, there’s so much misinformation about how to get rid of it. Everyone recommends a […]

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    Does Shaving Make Hair Grow Thicker?

    Does shaving makes your hair grow back thicker? I’ve been asking myself this question lately because I’ve always shaved. When those fuzzy little hair started appearing early on in puberty, my mind quietly handed me a razor and showed me how to use it to get my smooth legs back. Since then, shaving has been […]

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    When Do Skincare Products Expire?

    Do your skincare products expire? Sure, nothing lasts forever. But how long do your lotions and potions last – especially when you haven’t even opened the bottle yet? 🤔 I’m a skincare magpie. Always looking for the next big thing. And when I find it, the old one gets unceremoniously dumped into a drawer. But, […]

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    6 Simple, But Often Ignored, Skin Cleansing Tips

    Ready for the best cleansing tips? I know what you’re about to say. “Cleansing is the easiest thing in the world. You can’t do it wrong. Tell me something I don’t know instead, Gio.” Well, I’ll tell you this: You can do cleansing wrong. I did it wrong for years. And, you’re probably doing it […]