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What Ingredients Make a Moisturizer Actually Work?

Moisturizers get thrown into everyone’s skincare routine, but not all skin care products are created equal. One jar promises “supple skin,” another claims to fix...

Acne & Menopause: A Personal Guide From Your Skin Coach

If you’re suddenly breaking out during menopause and thinking, “Why am I dealing with zits now, not in my teen years?”—you’re not alone. I see...

Is it safe to use exfoliating acids with benzoyl peroxide or retinol?

Short answer: yes—when you’re strategic. The long answer matters, because there’s a lot of misinformation about mixing benzoyl peroxide products, chemical exfoliants (like alpha hydroxy...

A Guide for Choosing the Best Acid for Acne Treatment (A comprehensive guide)

If you’ve ever stood in the skincare aisle wondering which face acids will actually help you clear acne, you’re not alone. There are many skincare...

Butt & Body Breakouts: Why Tight Leggings (and Sports Bras) Trigger Bumps—Plus the Exact Routine I Use to Clear Them

If you’ve hesitated to mention your butt or thigh bumps, this is your safe space. You’re not alone. Body acne—especially on the butt, thighs, and...

Mandelic Acid is your go‑to for uneven skin tone and wrinkles

If your mirror has been whispering “uneven skin tone… new fine lines… dull skin,” I’ve got good news: mandelic acid might be your new MVP. ...

3 Reasons I Love Mandelic Acid (And Why It’s the Star of My CytoClear and Daily A Formulas)

When I say I love mandelic acid, I’m not just hopping on a skincare trend. I’ve been using and recommending this gentle alpha hydroxy acid...

Harnessing Methylene Blue for Red Light Therapy: The Ultimate Glow-Up Hack

Okay, real talk—my inbox’s been buzzing with folks dying to level up their skin game, and TikTok’s basically a red light therapy mask highlight reel—everyone’s...

Benzene Freak-Out in BPO: Let’s Burst the Bubble

Okay, so there was this Valisure study that made headlines: “Benzene, a known human carcinogen, showing up in benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne treatments”—not just trace contamination...

Red Light Therapy: Why Your Skin Might Be Craving It

If you’ve noticed buzz about red light therapy all over TikTok, Instagram, or your favorite beauty podcasts lately, you’re not alone. As an esthetician in Austin who specializes in...

Benzoyl Peroxide: The Acne-Fighting Ingredient That Deserves a Spot in Your Routine (But Not the Whole Routine)

Benzoyl peroxide has been a staple in acne treatment products for decades. If you’ve ever walked through a skincare aisle or chatted with a board-certified dermatologist about your acne breakouts,...

Does Protein Powder Cause Acne? What Acne-Prone Skin Needs to Know

If you've ever slammed a post-workout protein shake and noticed a new crop of pimples a few days later, you're not alone. With the rise of TikTok...
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