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Is Brand Loyalty Sabotaging Your Skin Care Goals?

Posted by Dan Narsete on February 26, 2019

Loyalty has its merits, especially when it comes to relationships with friends and loved ones. You probably have your fair share of holy grail brands and products, but brand loyalty also has its downfalls—particularly when it comes to skin care. We’re not suggesting that you scrap every favorite from your skin care routine, but if your go-to cleanser, serum, or moisturizer is no longer performing optimally, then consider the following. The Pitfalls of Infomercial Skin Care We’re not calling out any particular brand here, but the infomercial culture has made millions of dollars by marketing packaged skin care to consumers....

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5 No-Nonsense Tips for Reducing Acne Breakouts

Posted by Dan Narsete on February 19, 2019

If faithfully caring for your skin has still left you battling breakouts and blemishes, the fight may seem utterly hopeless. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, “80 percent of people between ages 11 and 30 have acne outbreaks at some point.” Adult onset acne can be equally frustrating, but good intentions and skin care habits may not always be enough. In fact, certain lifestyle habits may be undermining your results. Excessive cleansing and avoiding moisturizer can be part of the problem, but chances are you’re also doing a few other things that your skin...

Tags: custom skin care, Reflect Skincare, treating adult acne

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Are Your Red, Rosy Cheeks a Sign of Rosacea?

Posted by Dan Narsete on September 25, 2018

On a windy winter day, cheeks always look a bit flushed. Between the wind and the cold, your skin responds by sending blood to the surface. But what if your rosy glow doesn’t disappear after a few minutes inside? If you commonly have redness across your cheeks or on your nose, forehead, or chin, you may be dealing with rosacea, a very common skin condition that occurs in both men and women. Rosacea can come and go, but it’s not curable, so learning what you can do to prevent flare ups or treat them makes a big difference. Symptoms Vary From...