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How the Gut-Skin Axis Affects Your Skin
Think your gut health and skin health aren't connected? Think again! The connection is real, and it's called the gut-skin axis. In case...

Skin Guru
Aug 30, 20192 min read
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What Happens When You Pop a Pimple?
Essentially a pimple is a combination of sebum, fatty acids, and bacteria contained in a little sac called the sebaceous gland. Squeezing...

Skin Guru
Aug 16, 20191 min read
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Tanning Beds Are Worse Than You Thought
MYTH: Tanning beds are safer than outdoor tanning because it's less time. MYTH: Before going on a vacay, you should get a base tan from a...

Skin Guru
Aug 2, 20192 min read
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6 Questions to Ask Your Moisturizer
Not all moisturizers are created equal. Bad moisturizers are a dime a dozen. They line the shelves of drug stores and are full of empty...

Skin Guru
Jul 19, 20192 min read
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Everything You Need to Know About Sunburn (But Didn't Know You Need to Know, Ya Know?)
Sunburns. We've (pretty much) all had at least one. We know that sunburns are bad because *ouch* but there's a little more to it than...

Skin Guru
Jul 5, 20193 min read
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Why It's Best to Exercise with a Bare Face
We hate to break it to you, but you really shouldn't wear makeup while exercising. Sure, you like to look tip-top at the gym, and sure,...

Skin Guru
Jun 21, 20192 min read
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Is Your Skin's Microbiome in Tip-Top Shape?
We can gauge a lot about our health from the condition of our skin. Is it oily, dry, red, flushed, irritated, sensitive, or prone to...

Skin Guru
Jun 7, 20192 min read
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Summer Bummer: Sunscreen Chemicals in Your Bloodstream After One Day
We've known for a long time that chemicals commonly used in sunscreen (oxybenzone, avobenzone, octocrylene, and ecamsule, to name a few)...

Skin Guru
May 24, 20192 min read
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Is Your Shampoo Making You Break Out?
If you are prone to acne, we already know you've spent years (and YEARS) researching the deepest pre-cleanser, the gentlest cleanser, the...

Skin Guru
May 10, 20192 min read
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5 Surprising Ingredients You Need in Your Skincare Routine
We like to talk a lot about ingredients you should never put on your skin (sulphates, parabens, phthalates, "fragrance," benzones) but...

Skin Guru
Apr 26, 20192 min read
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Ditch Activated Charcoal (& replace it with this)
Activated charcoal is making the rounds as a buzzy beauty & personal care trend item. Soaps, masks, toothpaste, even underwear are made...

Skin Guru
Apr 12, 20191 min read
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How You Exfoliate Matters (Mechanical vs. Chemical)
Exfoliation is essential in any good skincare routine, as it helps to slough off dead skin cells that can clog up the pores and...

Skin Guru
Mar 29, 20192 min read
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Need to Treat Hyperpigmentation? Peeling Is Not the Answer.
MYTH: If you are struggling with hyperpigmentation (dark spots on the skin), you need to exfoliate with scrubs, chemical peels, or both....

Skin Guru
Mar 15, 20192 min read
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Why You Should Ignore the "Oil-Free" Hype
Anyone who has ever remotely struggled with breakouts and/or oily skin has likely searched the beauty aisles for strictly oil-free...

Skin Guru
Mar 1, 20192 min read
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Does Your Skincare Do Double-Duty?
Money. It doesn't grow on trees. And neither do skincare products. When you’re minding your wallet, spending $100s on skincare is...

Skin Guru
Feb 15, 20193 min read
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Wisdom from Goldilocks: The Poison Is in the Dose
"This ingredient is bad for you -- ban it entirely!" *Record scratch* Hold up. When we hear that any particular ingredient or thing is...

Skin Guru
Feb 1, 20192 min read
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Hyaluronic Acid: Finally Explained
Hyaluronic acid seems to be the wonder-ingredient popping up in every skincare serum. But what exactly is it? What are its benefits? How...

Skin Guru
Jan 18, 20192 min read
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Do Peel-Off Masks Do More Harm Than Good?
Peel-Off Masks: all the rage among skincare bloggers. These masks promise to eradicate blackheads in one fell swoop and give you the...

Skin Guru
Jan 4, 20192 min read
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4 Ways to Spot a Sustainable Skincare Brand
Environmentally-friendly. Eco-conscious. Sustainable. Green. These words have become an integral part our daily lives and practices. You...

Skin Guru
Dec 21, 20182 min read
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5 Questions to Ask Your Cleanser
Cleansing your skin is the best way to start a day and also the best way to end it. It can feel so good to have a fresh, clean face. But...

Skin Guru
Dec 7, 20182 min read
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