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12.09.10

How To: Deal With Rosacea how to, reviews, skin care | (6)
I'm super excited to review my new favorite product, Paula's Choice 1% BHA Lotion! But first, let's talk a bit about rosacea. You've probably heard about rosacea (or might have even been diagnosed), but don’t fully understand what it is. Don’t feel bad! The medical community doesn't fully understand what rosacea is or how to get rid of it either. Awesome, right? But don’t freak out. And trust me, if you start reading too much on the Internet, it’s easy to freak. Basically, rosacea is a skin condition that an estimated 14 million Americans deal with. It begins ...

Tagged: acne, Boscia, Cetaphil, Clarisonic, cleanser, dermatology, Elta MD, Exfoliation, exfoliators, eye drops, face oil, face wash, how to, Josie Maran Cosmetics, La Roche-Posay, lotion, mascara, moisturizer, Neutrogena, Paula Begoun, Paula\'s Choice, product reviews, reviews, Rosacea, skin care, skin products, sunscreen, toner
07.19.10

How To: Fight Breakouts how to, reviews, skin care | Comments Off on How To: Fight Breakouts
Recently, dealing with my skin has been a bit of a roller coaster ride. I went off the BC pill after being switched to a generic pill because my skin was breaking out, but anyone who has gone off the BCP will tell you that going off throws your hormones out of whack and makes your skin way worse. However, there are things you can do to keep your skin clear while your system balances out. With hormones in flux you just have to work a little bit harder to keep things in tip-top shape. Here are some skincare basics, ...

Tagged: Boscia, Cetaphil, Clarisonic, Clean & Clear, cleanser, Elta MD, Exfoliation, face oil, Fancl, hair products, how to, makeup, moisturizer, product reviews, retinoids, reviews, Rosacea, skin care, skin products, sunscreen, Tazorac
05.08.10

How To: Protect Yourself From Summer Sun Beauty Science, how to, reviews, skin care | Comments Off on How To: Protect Yourself From Summer Sun
It's totally summer here in Los Angeles. It's hot and sunny everyday! I love it, but my fair skin does not. When I was a teenage, I laid out everyday I could. Between summer jobs and random overcast Midwestern summer days, I'd eek out a solid tan. That saddens me to say now because, dude, wrinkles, skin cancer! Now I know better, and you do too, right? Right? Shield yourself from the sun's rays by following these helpful tips from Women’s Health. Protect From Inside Out - Sun damage causes free radicals, which all edible antioxidants fight. Your best bites are ...

Tagged: Beauty Science, Elta MD, how to, product reviews, reviews, self tanner, skin care, skin products, St. Tropez, Sue Devitt, sunscreen, Women’s Health
03.31.10

Elta MD UV Physical SPF 41 reviews, skin care | (6)
I shudder to think of the countless hours I spent baking in the sun at my grandparent's pool during high school. My grandpa would always ask me if I had sunscreen on, since he'd had skin cancer. I would always lie and say yes when all I had on was some Hawaiian Tropic oil with an SPF of like 3. I was a shithead. I've learned. I really try to use sunscreen on my face daily, and I don't lay out in the sun anymore. However, finding the right sunscreen is complicated and confusing. UVA? SPF? Physical? Chemical? Photostable? And ...

Tagged: Elta MD, reviews, skin care, skin products, sunscreen
03.31.10

Elta MD UV Physical SPF 41 reviews, skin care | Comments Off on Elta MD UV Physical SPF 41
I shudder to think of the countless hours I spent baking in the sun at my grandparent's pool during high school. My grandpa would always ask me if I had sunscreen on, since he'd had skin cancer. I would always lie and say yes when all I had on was some Hawaiian Tropic oil with an SPF of like 3. I was a shithead. I've learned. I really try to use sunscreen on my face daily, and I don't lay out in the sun anymore. However, finding the right sunscreen is complicated and confusing. UVA? SPF? Physical? Chemical? Photostable? And ...

Tagged: Elta MD, reviews, skin care, skin products, sunscreen