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Exfoliation 101

Posted on November 4, 2025

/Ex-fo-li-ate/ (verb) to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin Our skin is an amazing organ that regenerates new cells at an unbelievable rate. In fact, our skin naturally renews itself every 28 days, replacing old, dead cells with healthy new skin cells. This natural exfoliation process is essential for healthy looking skin. However, the rate at which new cells are produced and old cells fall off is not always equal. For example, when new cells proliferate inside the pore faster than old cells can move to the surface, the pore clogs and forms a closed comedone, or...

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Dry vs. Dehydrated Skin

Posted on November 4, 2025

Have you ever gotten a facial treatment, such as a jet peel, and had your esthetician tell you that your skin is dehydrated even though you thought you had oily skin? She may have recommended hydrating serums and lotions, leaving you feeling confused about why you should be using these products on your oily skin. Dehydrated skin is a condition that can affect any skin type. Dry skin, oily skin - these are skin types that are predetermined by how much oil our skin produces. It’s in our genetics. Dehydrated skin, however, is a temporary condition caused by a lack of water content...

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Daily Face Masking: Benefits of a Daily Face Masking Regimen

Posted on November 4, 2025

If using your daily skincare routine is like eating a healthy diet, than consider face masks your vitamins and supplements. When paired with a great routine and used consistently, face masks can help you reach your skin goals more quickly and maintain your results. Celebrity aesthetician Melissa Fox believes daily masking is the secret to flawless skin: “When I incorporate a mask into my daily routine, I absolutely notice a difference in my texture, pore size and glow. It’s all about choosing the right mask for your skin instant and what your skin needs on that particular day.”...

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What is Collagen & Elastin and What are the Differences?

Posted on November 4, 2025

We often obsess over our skin’s appearance - looking closely in the mirror and analyzing every enlarged pore, etched line, and pigmented spot. But have you ever stopped to consider what’s going on underneath the skin’s surface causing it to look the way it does? The skin is a complex organ comprised of three distinct layers made of various lipids (fats) and essential proteins. These essential proteins - collagen and elastin - give our skin it’s strength and structure. What are Collagen and Elastin? Collagen and elastin are often dubbed “the building blocks of skin.” These naturally...

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