How International Women’s Day is Pushing for Progress
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How International Women’s Day is Pushing for Progress

March 8th is International Women’s Day and it’s important to acknowledge and celebrate – not only all the accomplishments women make every day – but also, a continuing effort to increase awareness and support for gender equality. Its observance dates back more than a century with the first informal recognition held in 1909. Since then, it…

The Importance of Skin and Self-Care
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The Importance of Skin and Self-Care

A controversial article decrying the skin care industry as a whole was recently published in The Outline and made waves for its hardline stance against everything to do with skin care products. Both it and many of the resulting response pieces  that refuted its problematic claims have gone viral in beauty and skin care circles. The provocatively…

How to Get Better Skin Care Advice
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How to Get Better Skin Care Advice

It’s very important before making any skin care decisions to do your research, get informed, and seek sound advice. Sometimes, that can be easier said than done with so much (sometimes conflicting) information out there, but make sure to empower yourself through facts, science, and evidence. But how do you know who to trust? Like any…

Finding the Right Moisturizer for Your Skin
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Finding the Right Moisturizer for Your Skin

No matter what type of skin you have, experts recommend the use of a daily moisturizer to help your skin remain youthful, elastic, and effectively hydrated. This blog will help you find the right moisturizer for your skin. Whether you have naturally oily, combination, or dry skin, moisture and hydration are essential to keeping it healthy….

What Causes Dry Skin and How to Treat It
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What Causes Dry Skin and How to Treat It

Dry skin is not only an unwanted cosmetic concern, but it can also accompanied by some uncomfortable physical symptoms. When skin lacks its necessary natural oils, it may become tight, itchy, flaky, dull in appearance, and predisposed to wrinkles and fine lines. These symptoms occur when there’s not enough natural oils or when the skin’s barrier function…

Skin Care Differences Between Men and Women
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Skin Care Differences Between Men and Women

For many men, skin care is an after thought at best, and it usually comes down to using whatever facial moisturizer their partner or housemate has on hand when they are experiencing dryness or discomfort. While this may be an okay short-term solution, the skin differences between men and women mean that men’s skin care…