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    Tea Tree Oil For Acne: How It Works And How To Use It

    Want to fight acne naturally? Meet tea tree oil. It’s an unassuming acne fighter that’s been used for centuries by Australian aborigines, and yet the Western World is only now starting to discover its powerful anti-bacterial properties. If you’ve been using tried and tested acne treatments like Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid to reduce breakouts, […]

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    Mandelic Acid: Is It Better Than Salicylic Acid At Treating Acne?

    Have you heard about Mandelic Acid, but you’re hesitant to try it because every other exfoliating acid under the sun has messed up your skin? Glycolic acid turns your skin red and flaky. Salicylic acid is a little too drying. Heck, even lactic acid is a little too harsh. Scrubs are not even an option. […]

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    Is Propylene Glycol Dangerous?

    WTF?! There’s anti-freeze in my moisturizer?! That’s the first thing that comes up when you Google Propylene Glycol. Other worrying results include “toxic”, “carcinogenic,” and “dangerous”. It’s enough to make you wanna toss any skincare products with Propylene Glycol in the bin and write a scathing letter to your congressman. And yet… Can you really […]

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    Is Bakuchiol Better Than Retinol?

    Bakuchiol VS retinol: which of the two is better at treating wrinkles? For decades, retinol (has been the gold standard for anti-aging. It reduces wrinkles, fades away dark spots, and even boosts collagen… But it’s irritating. And drying. And a total no-no during pregnancy (they cause birth defects in animals). If you can’t use retinol, […]