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March 18, 2023

Four Ways to Transition into Spring Skincare 🌸
Throughout the colder, winter months, we tend to wear heavier moisturizers and skincare products to protect our skin, but sometimes even with all that protection, our skin is still left feeling dry. It still itches. It cracks. It isn’t always pretty, as you know. Luckily, that season’s now behind us. It’s time to say goodbye to winter and hellooo to Spring, which means time to revamp your skincare routine. We’ll take you through some of our favorite tips on how to transition your routine so your skin will blossom this Spring.
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March 10, 2023

How Your Skin Warns You About Diabetes
Did you know that signs of diabetes can show up on your skin? In honor of American Diabetes Alert Day (March 22) we’ll take a look at 10 skin conditions that are warning signs of high blood sugar caused by type 2 diabetes. These include dark skin on your neck, sores on your feet, and hard skin on your toes. 
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March 1, 2023

The 411 on Phyto-Corrective Skincare: How Our Favorite Phytoceramides Soothe Sensitive Skin
Phytoceramides are among the most effective skincare ingredients currently available for skin hydration and restoring skin volume. But they're not just a skincare ingredient du jour â€“ ceramides are extremely important to the health of our skin. Here's what you need to know. 

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March 1, 2023

Fitzpatrick Skin Type Scale – Bang-on or Bunk-off? Understanding Your Skin Cancer Risk
The Fitzpatrick skin type scale is a common reference tool medical professionals use to predict skin cancer and laser procedure sensitivity. But is it useful for all skin types and tones? To use the Irish expressions, let’s see if this scale is bang-on (accurate) or if it can bunk-off (take a hike)! 


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February 14, 2023

Sneaky Sun Damage: How to Protect Yourself in Winter
Think sun protection isn’t important in winter? Think again! Here are a few common winter activities that make you more vulnerable to sun damage.

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February 14, 2023

National Cancer Prevention Month: Integrating Skin Cancer Protection into Your Routine
Skin cancer is a critically important topic. Yet, it’s so easy to forget to take basic precautions against the skin damage we might experience every day, particularly in the winter. Here are a few tips and products that integrate sun protection into your daily skincare regimen.

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