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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...

What’s the Difference Between a Moisturizer and a Hydrator? Why It Matters for Your Skin (Especially If You're Acne-Prone)

If your skin has ever felt tight, dry, flaky, oily and somehow still dull, you're not alone. A lot of people think they need a...

Do You Need a Different Moisturizer for Summer and Winter?

Let’s be real — your skin isn’t the same in July as it is in January. Just like we swap out our wardrobes when the seasons...

Do You Really Need Moisturizer if You Have Oily Skin?

If you have oily skin, you’ve probably wondered this at least once in your life: “Why do I need a moisturizer when my skin already feels like...

Top 10 Most Common Cleansing Questions - Answered By An Acne Expert

Cleansing is the most basic part of any skincare routine, but when you have acne-prone skin, the simple act of washing your face becomes way...
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