Chemical exfoliation significantly impacts your skin’s appearance. It can help fade hyperpigmentation, clear acne, and prevent fine lines and wrinkles. However, knowing where precisely chemical exfoliation should occur in your skincare routine can be confusing. A question I see often is whether you should exfoliate your skin before or after using a toner. TLDR: You … Read more
There is a time in our lives when we believe that if something’s burning, it’s working. That time is usually during early pubescence when we’re encouraged to slather alcohol-heavy toners and tonics onto our newly blemished pre-teen skin in the hopes that burning away the bacteria will make us look “clean and clear and under control.” Thankfully, … Read more
I started using Dr. Wu Intensive Renewal Serum With Mandelic Acid 18% about eight months ago. I started with the 18% version as I am worried that the 8% one is too mild for my normal to dry skin. My mom uses the 8% version. About a month before purchasing this serum, my friend and … Read more
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