Exfoliation is essential in any good skincare routine, as it helps to slough off dead skin cells that can clog up the pores and contribute to pesky breakouts and dull, flaky skin. While exfoliation should always be simple, it can seem a little complicated when you’re faced with all the endless options out there. That’s why […]

MYTH: If you are struggling with hyperpigmentation (dark spots on the skin), you need to exfoliate with scrubs, chemical peels, or both. FACT: That’s simply going to make hyperpigmentation worse, and the only way to treat hyperpigmentation is with time and a dedicated, targeted routine. Here’s the full scoop. There are 5 layers that make up the […]

Anyone who has ever remotely struggled with breakouts and/or oily skin has likely searched the beauty aisles for strictly oil-free skincare products. Intuitively, it makes sense: if you want to manage excess oil, stop adding more oil, right? WRONG. Sorry to burst your bubble, but we’re about to take everything you thought you knew about […]