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Skin Care Tips: toners, astringents, mists - what's the difference? do i need a toner in my skin care routine? Yes, 100%. Everyone needs an alcohol-free, acid-free, pH-balancing toner to restore their skin’s acid mantle and balance its pH after cleansing. A thriving acid mantle allows your skin to accept your other products better. A poor acid mantle can lead to redness, irritation and environmentally stressed-looking skin. what exactly is an acid mantle? Great question! It’s a thin film on your skin that helps defend against bacteria and viruses. It’s prim[...]

Dry Skin, Product Routine, Skin Barrier Function

December 21, 2022

Dry Winter Skin?

Try a facial oil! They feel luxurious, bring back your skin's brilliance, and they're a great way to protect against TEWL: transepidermal water loss. Yes! That's a thing. Cold, dry weather conditions will take moisture from your skin. Oils create an occlusive barrier between your skin and the environment keeping in both your natural moisture and the moisture from your products. what step in my routine should I use an oil? Definitely your last step after moisturizer. Even if the oil says to use it at the serum step. Serums in theory should be able to pass tran[...]

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Skin care tips: toners, astringents, and mists – what’s the difference?

Dry Winter Skin?