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Daily Skincare Products Safe for Sensitive Skin Types

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Caring for sensitive skin can be difficult when searching for products that actually work. While most skincare is focused on the face, the rest of the body needs and deserves the same attention when it comes to formulas, best production practices, and routines. Common sensitivities include eczema, psoriasis, combination skin, and more. Avoid flare-ups and nourish your skin with skincare products designed without toxins for fragrances. Here are a few products to include in your skincare routine to target common skin issues, from chronic dryness to body acne. Hydrating Lip Balm Natural lip balm ingredients like organic cocoa butter, coconut oil, essential oils, and beeswax provide lasting hydration that nourishes lips. Vitamins A, D3, and E are sensitive skincare favorites when caring for sensitive skin, including the lips. If you deal with eczema on the lips or the surrounding area, a natural-based lip balm should be your go-to favorite during dryer months. Unscen

Healthy Skin Habits to Start in Your 20’s

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Taking care of your skin can sometimes feel like you’re tending to a very temperamental pet. Keeping it hydrated, treating blemishes, maintaining a cleansing routine, and figuring out the source of whatever new issue you’re dealing with can be stressful and a hassle. As your skin transitions out of adolescence and into adulthood, practicing good habits is essential to happy and healthy skin (and self).   While there are countless products and routines that work differently for everyone, there are a few basic habits that you to establish in your twenties to nourish your skin and prevent signs of aging. Hydrate from Head to Toe Moisturizing your face is important, but hydrating your skin from head to toe is imperative to long-term skin health. Use a body cream with a non-greasy formula to relieve dryness, prevent signs of aging, and nourish skin at a deeper level. Apply lotion to extra dry areas like hands, knees, and elbows daily. For extra hydration, immediately

3 Reasons for Summer Skin Itchiness & Dryness (And How to Fix It)

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If you wake up in the middle of a summer night and feel the overwhelming urge to scratch your skin, you’re not alone. Dry and itchy skin is a common issue during summer months, despite the beauty industry’s focus on winter dryness. The reasons for these issues are often quite subtle but easily fixable.  Worried about your bizarre summer skin issues like itchiness and inflammation? Here are a few reasons your skin might be struggling in the heat of summer. Air Conditioning Yes, seriously! Air conditioning is a major culprit of summertime dryness and itchiness. The function of an air conditioner is to remove the humidity from the air, therefore lowering the temperature of the space it’s cooling. While this can be a relief from summer heat and humidity, it’s not doing your skin any favors. If you spend most of your time in air-conditioned areas - like offices, restaurants, homes, or gyms - hydration is key, from the inside out. Swap your afternoon iced coffee for