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Why Austin Skin Gets Weird in Late August
Congested and flaking at the same time, and nothing in your routine changed. Denise Bell on what three months of Austin summer does to your barrier.
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Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreen: An Honest Comparison
The best SPF is the one you reapply. Denise Bell compares mineral and chemical sunscreen for Austin heat, sweat, and real life.
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Why Your Vitamin C Serum Turned Orange
In This Article: What the Orange Actually Is Is Orange Vitamin C Serum Still Safe? The Color Check: Is Your Serum Still Good? Why It Oxidized So Fast — and...
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The Best Skincare Routine for Austin's Hard Water
Denise Bell, Licensed Esthetician · 15 yearsFounder, 5 Circle Skin Care — Westlake, Austin TX Austin's water carries enough dissolved minerals to leave a fine residue on your skin after...
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Why Clean Beauty Doesn't Mean What You Think
In This Article: "Clean Beauty" Has No Legal Definition Natural Doesn't Mean Safe (And Synthetic Doesn't Mean Dangerous) The "Toxic" Ingredients That Aren't Actually Toxic What Actually Matters in a...
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What Skincare Ingredients You Should Never Mix (And What's Actually Fine)
In This Article: Why Ingredient Conflicts Matter Retinol + AHA/BHA (At the Same Time) Vitamin C + Retinol (In the Same Step) Benzoyl Peroxide + Retinol AHA/BHA + Niacinamide (Myth...
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