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Bacterial vs. Hormonal Acne: How to Know the Difference →

January 30, 2026

It might be an uncomfortable topic, but if we’re going to discuss skincare, we need to address acne, those dreadful spots that seem to appear out of nowhere and always at the most inconvenient times.

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How Diet and Nutrition Affect Your Skin →

January 25, 2026

I want to start this post by saying I’m not a dietitian or a nutritionist, and I’m not here to lecture anyone about their diet. I believe that everyone’s diet is highly personal, and there’s no single plan that works for everyone. I also recognize that many different factors can influence how someone eats. These include personal choices, food allergies, environment, and socioeconomic status, among others.

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Retinol: A Beginner's Guide →

January 20, 2026

I don’t mind admitting that I was a little late introducing retinol into my skincare routine. I’m not someone who pays much attention to gimmicky ingredients or products claiming to offer miraculous results. So when retinol became the newest ingredient everyone was talking about, it wasn’t unusual for me to ignore the hype.

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