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Estrogen-Deficient Skin: What Really Happens to Your Skin During and After Menopause
Low estrogen changes everything about your skin. Here's what's actually happening beneath the surface during perimenopause and menopause, and what works.
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Is Your Skin Damaged — Or Were You Born With It? The Difference Between Sensitive Skin and a Compromised Barrier
If your skin used to tolerate products it now can't, that's not sensitivity — it's damage. A licensed esthetician explains the difference and how to repair it.
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Peptides in Skincare: What They Actually Do, Which Types Work, and How to Use Them
Wondering if peptides really work? Learn what peptides do for skin, how they support firmness and wrinkles, and how to use them for real anti-aging results.
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Copper Peptides in Skincare: Benefits, Science, and How They Compare to Retinol & Vitamin C
Explore the science behind copper peptides, their benefits for aging skin, and how they fit into a healthy skincare routine.
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How to Treat Back Acne: Two Protocols for Two Different Types of Bacne
Clear up Back Acne with two specialized routines designed to clear up acne on the body.
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What Causes Collagen Loss? Aging, Hormones & More
Discover what causes collagen loss, from aging and menopause to sun damage and diet, plus the most effective ways to protect and rebuild it.
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Why Your Serums Aren't Working as Hard as They Could
Your serums are only as effective as your skin's ability to absorb it. Here's how exfoliation, nano infusion, and ultrasound technology change everything.
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The Definitive Guide to skinbetter Science AlphaRet: The Retinoid That Changed What I Recommend to My Clients
I have recommended retinoids to clients for over 20 years. I have also spent a significant part of those years managing the frustrations that come with them: the peeling, the...
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Types of Hyperpigmentation: Your Definitive Guide to Treating Every Kind of Dark Spot
PIH, melasma, or sun damage? Learn what drives each type of hyperpigmentation and the esthetician-curated treatments that actually work for each.
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Cysteamine: The Most Powerful Brightening Ingredient You Have Never Heard Of
Cysteamine is proven as effective as hydroquinone for melasma, fades dark spots through 5 pathways, and even supports collagen. Here is what you need to know.
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The Complete Guide to Eye Serums & Creams: What Really Works for Wrinkles, Dark Circles, Puffiness, and Sunken Under-Eye Hollows
Esthetician's guide to eye serums and creams for wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness, and sunken under-eye hollows. Curated picks for every concern.
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The Esthetician's Complete Guide to Pregnancy-Safe Skincare: What to Avoid, What Works, and How to Adapt Your Routine Trimester by Trimester
Not sure what skincare you should use while pregnant? In this article, we help you make sense of ingredients that are safe to use and what to avoid.