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Better Skin Starts with Clean Skin

December 09, 2018 • Michelle Bequette • acne • anti-pollution • cleansing • cleansing oil • cleansing wipes • comedogenic • Dermatologist • double cleanse • makeup remover • micellar water

Daily exposure to shockingly poor skincare advice via social media is a hyper-connected, occupational hazard for me. The most troubling is bad facial cleansing advice, from cider vinegar and baking soda to toothpaste. No exaggeration in the least , better and healthier skin begins with clean skin.

Why Anti-Pollution Skincare?

November 04, 2018 • Michelle Bequette • ageless skin • alpha lipoic acid • anti-pollution • antioxidant • Ascorbic Acid • Broccoli Seed Oil • coq10 • Double-cleanse • enlarged pores • environmental aggressors • Free Radical Damage • Inflammation • Photodamage • resQoil • retinol • skin barrier function • smoother skin • Tocopherol • ubiquinone • Vitamin C • Vitamin E

Mounting scientific research is making it hard to deny the detrimental effects of pollution on the skin, as harmful as tobacco or solar radiation. Pollution can disrupt collagen production, impair skin barrier function, and amplify free radical damage. Thankfully, mitigating the risks to your skin is possible without having to live in a bubble.

5 Reasons to Skip Toners

October 19, 2017 • Michelle Bequette • cleansers • double cleanse • toner

After sunscreen, the most important step to better skin is a reliable cleansing system. Contrary to long-standing skincare advice, that excludes toners. Mostly water-based, a toner is a leave-on product and final step in a cleansing routine. They foretell the inadequacies of the cleansing system – poor cleansing, over-stripping, or improper pH. If you are still using a toner, I will question your choice of cleansers. Here’s 5 reasons to banish toner from your skincare routine: Effective cleansers remove excessive oils and impurities, leaving behind no residual traces. Many highly alkaline and single-step cleansers do not, nor are they doing...