Due to the power of search engines, social media, and customer reviews, today’s consumers are more informed than ever before. Combined with society’s growing awareness of health and wellness, there is a desire for more natural, “clean” skincare and beauty products — particularly paraben-free and cruelty-free products. And CVS is working to get rid of chemical ingredients […]
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June 17, 2019 at 06:45PM
“Getting older is a privilege; aging is optional.” That’s Dr Doris Day’s motto.
A board certified dermatologist who specializes in laser, cosmetic and surgical dermatology based in NYC, Dr Day is on a mission to help women celebrate and enhance their beauty through every decade.
So, what’s the secret to putting your best face forward at every age? In this interview, Dr Day shares her own skincare secrets to ageless beauty.
Read on to find out more about her skincare routine, the treatments she undergoes regularly and her top 3 skincare tips:
I have been interested in skin care since I was a child. My father who was a physician always stressed the importance of sun protection and of taking great care of my skin. I loved using my mom’s skin care products and it was always a treat to have her share them with me.
I have gone through phases. There was a time when I would barely wash my face, I was always too busy or too tired at the end of the day. I have also gone to the other extreme of layering many products morning and night but found that difficult to sustain.
I have settled on a middle ground of a great cleansing routine, using a cleansing brush and gentle cleanser, exfoliating 2 times per week and then using 2-3 products and sunscreen. I love the way my skin feels and looks and I get more compliments than ever about my skin.
I’m always testing new products so the products I use changes quite often but I’m very consistent and regular about certain ingredients that I think are important for beautiful healthy skin.
Sunscreen, retinol, growth factors.
Skin Medica, Skin Ceuticals, Skin Better, RestoreSea (I had to pick 4) They all are backed by science and they create products that are consistently excellent and effective.
Cleansing is the most important first step. Regular exfoliation, managing stress and staying hydrated.
I have done many: Fractional lasers, Ultherapy, Thermage, hydrafacial. I have over 30 devices and lasers! I regularly do Ultherapy once a year and Thermage once a year, hydrafacial once every 6 weeks, emsculpt every 6 weeks (I’m on the maintenance schedule), Fotona hair laser every 3 months (to keep my hair thick and full).
Sunscreen and being sun smart, I try to drink or eat plenty of water (fruits and vegetables). Sleep is critical for me- I give up going out or even eating dinner to make sure I get a good 7-8 hours of sleep, thinking good thoughts and being positive. I also do facial exercises.
Too much stuff! I have eyeliners, sunscreen, foundation, highlighter, bronzer, brushes, makeup remover wipes, dental floss, mirror to help apply makeup on the go, lipstick.
Thank you, Dr Day!
Don’t forget to check out Dr Day’s website. You can also keep up with her on Instagram and Facebook.
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June 17, 2019 at 08:21AM
If I hadn’t made this concoction myself, I would have sworn it was pumped up with added colorants and scents such, but it isn’t. The contents of this bottle is 100% natural. Not only does it smell fabulous and look delicious, it’s behaving like an absolute darling to boot.
To be honest, I halfway expected to be blogging about this as a major fail, but so far, it hasn’t turned out that way, so I decided to share the ‘so-far’ with you.
Self Preserving Botanical Cleansing Concoction – an Experiment syndicated from LisaLise Blog – Natural Skin Care
June 17, 2019 at 03:00AM
Hyaluronic Acid is my skincare hero.
Whenever my skin gets a little dry and flaky, I just have to put out an SOS and it comes to save the day. Within a few short days, my skin is back to its soft, plumpy self.
Thanks, Hyaluronic Acid!
His super power? A big moisture magnet. When he’s around, moisture flocks to the skin faster than I can say “go”. Here’s what makes it so irresistible:
This may sound surprising and a little stalkish, but Hyaluronic Acid has been with you since birth. It’s a glycosaminoglycans (a fancy way of calling long, unbranched sugar) that naturally occurs in your body’s connective tissue.
In plain English, Hyaluronic Acid is part of the glue that holds skin cells together.
Fun fact: this superhero owes his name to hyalos, the Greek word for glass, and the sugar uronic acid. Yep, if you could see Hyaluronic Acid with the naked eye, it’d have a glossy appearance.
It’s a moisture magnet!
Here’s how it works. Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant. That’s a fancy way of saying that it attracts moisture from the environment into the skin, pumping up its hydration levels.
Other ingredients do this. Glycerin and Urea spring to mind immediately. But Hyaluronic Acid goes the extra mile: it can bind up to 1000 times its weight in water! That’s a waterfall of moisture!
Like Korean skincare teaches, hydrated skin = happy skin. When skin has all the moisture it needs, it his softer to the touch; it’s all plumped up, which in turn makes wrinkles look smaller; and has that beautiful dewy glow that makes it look like it’s lit from within.
Hydration is Hyaluronic Acid’s main job, but this superhero has other tricks up its sleeve. It also:
Yes, there’s one.
As a rule, anything that is bigger than 500 Daltons can’t penetrate the skin. Guess what? Hyaluronic Acid is way bigger than that.
No worries, it still works. Hyaluronic Acid stays on the surface, plumping up and hydrating the most superficial layers. But if you want the added benefits of increased elasticity etc, it needs to penetrate the skin.
You have two options here:
Yep, these days, Hylauronic Acid comes in all sizes. Niod Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Complex, for example, uses 12! Some of these forms are big and stay on the surface of the skin while others are smaller and can get in.
I wouldn’t use too many of the smaller forms, though. Low molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid is too friendly to other molecules, helping them slip into the skin, too. If one of them happens to be irritating, or your skin is particularly sensitive, this may cause inflammation.
Mind you, this is a problem with all penetration-enhancers. That’s why you need to read the labels to ensure there’s nothing irritating in your products in the first place.
One more thing: Hyaluronic Acid works best at concentrations BELOW 2%. Don’t worry if you don’t see it at the top of the ingredient list. It’ll still do the job fine.
Hyaluronic Acid is a godsend for dry skin: it plumps it up, hydrates it and gives it a soft, dewy glow. Just don’t go overboard!
Do you use products with Hyaluronic Acid? Share your favourites in the comments below.
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June 16, 2019 at 03:50AM
“I have sensitive skin. Can I exfoliate?”
“Last time I tried an exfoliator, my skin got so red and sore. Should I really give it another go?”
“Exfoliation’s not working for me. I’ve tried every scrub under the sun to get rid of my pimples, but those nasty buggers are still there. What else can I do?”
Don’t give up on exfoliation. No matter your skin type or what woes you’re dealing with, exfoliation IS the key to the brighter, smoother and pimple-free skin you crave.
But then… why does exfoliation often backfire? The problem is not exfoliation itself. It’s what you use to exfoliate.
That’s right. Different skin types have different needs. They need different exfoliators to fulfil them. Question now is, how do the heck do you know which one is right for YOU?
I’ve got your back. Here’s how to choose the best exfoliator for your skin type:
First thing first: what the heck is the point of exfoliation?
Exfoliation does wonders for your skin. It removes the dead cells that accumulate on the surface of the skin.
You see, those dead cells have been there for a while. They’ve been attacked by UV rays, pollution, germs and all other sorts of skin enemies. Day after day, they’ve suffered so much damage, they’ve become rough to the touch, developed a darker colour here and there, and lost all their glow.
Get rid of them and you expose the newer skin underneath. These new cells didn’t suffer much damage yet, so they’re softer to the touch, even in colour and have a glow of their own.
Exfoliation doesn’t just make you look younger overnight. Now those dead cells are out of the way, your skincare products can penetrate skin better and faster.
One more thing: some exfoliators can get inside the pores, unclogging them from within. Bye bye breakouts!
Related: 10 Reasons Why You Should Exfoliate Your Skin
Did you know your skin can exfoliate on its own?
Problem is, as you get older, this natural exfoliation process breaks down. Your skin can’t exfoliate as well as it used to on its own.
You can tell when this is happening. You skin becomes rough. It loses its glow. You may get more pimples than before.
That’s your cue to give your skin a helping hand. You can do this in two ways:
Physical exfoliation means you’re manually scrubbing dead cells off your skin. You can do this with:
Basically, if you’re using a scrub or a “cleansing device” (they’re exfoliators in disguise!), you belong to Team Physical Exfoliation.
Physical exfoliation is the most popular type of exfoliation. Heck, for years, those harsh apricot scrubs were all you could find at the drugstore!
I’m not a fan of physical exfoliation. Let me count the reasons why:
Related: Is The Clarisonic Good Or Bad For Skin?
Don’t let the name scare you. Chemical exfoliation is a gamechanger.
Chemical exfoliation uses acids to dissolve the “glue” that holds skin cells together, so they can slough off.
I know it sounds painful but it’s not. Not unless you abuse it. Exfoliating too much or too often always leads to irritation. In small doses, chemical exfoliators are way gentler than scrubs, exfoliate skin evenly and go the extra mile.
I’ll go into the benefits of each exfoliant in a minute. For now, all you need to know is that chemical exfoliants belong to two different families:
Related: Why I Prefer Chemical Exfoliants
Exfoliation is like magic for your skin. But even good magic can terribly backfire if you do it wrong.
You see, those dead cells are there for a reason. Their job is to protect the living cells underneath. If you remove too many layers of dead cells, you expose the rawer cells that weren’t ready to come to the surface yet.
That’ll turn your face red (and hurt like hell). So how do you avoid it? Easy. To find the best exfoliator for you, you need to know two things:
Related: How To Determine Your Skin Type (Plus, Free Test!)
If you’ve read this far, you know your skin type. So what’s the best exfoliator for it and how often should you use it? Let’s find out:
Salicylic acid. This beta hydroxy acid is the best exfoliator for oily skin – bar none. It exfoliates skin in two ways. It removes dead cells from the surface of the skin, and then penetrates inside the pores, getting rid of all the crap that’s clogging them up. Bye bye blackheads & breakouts.
This is the skin type that better tolerates exfoliation. I recommend you start exfoliating three times a week. But, if your skin can take it, you can gradually increase frequency.
Best picks:
Related: Why Salicylic Acid Is Key To Spot Free Skin
Glycolic acid. This alpha hydroxy acid doesn’t just get rid of dead skin cells. It also boosts the production of collagen and hydrates skin. That’s something your skin badly needs!
Glycolic acid is awesome, but don’t overdo it. Two or three times a week is enough.
Best picks:
Salicylic acid to unclogs your pores and glycolic acid to hydrate skin. You can use different exfoliants on different areas of your face or opt for exfoliators who have both.
Two or three times a week. If your oily areas are very oily, you can slowly increase frequency there.
Best Picks
Related: How To Care For Combination Skin
Your skin is able to exfoliate on its own. If it’s soft and glowy, leave it be. But if, as you get older, you notice it starts lose its luster and become a little rough, go for a glycolic acid exfoliant. It’s the best exfoliator for your skin type because it boosts the production of collagen, helping to keep wrinkles at bay.
Go easy on exfoliation. Your won the skincare lottery so don’t mess it up now! Once or twice a week is more than enough.
Best picks:
Related: How To Care For Normal Skin
Your skin is very delicate so you need to use the gentlest thing you can find. That’s either a washcloth or lactic acid. Lactic acid goes the extra mile: it hydrates skin too.
Once a week. For your skin type, it’s more than enough.
Best picks:
Related: Glycolic Acid VS Lactic Acid: Which One Is Right For You?
Exfoliation is for everyone. The key is to find the best exfoliator for your skin type and needs so you can get brighter, smoother skin without any side effects.
Do you know what the best exfoliator for your own skin type is? Share your picks in the comments below.
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How To Choose The Best Exfoliator For Your Skin Type syndicated from Beautiful With Brains
June 15, 2019 at 02:36AM
Hi Peaches!
I can’t believe it’s been one year since we launched our Glass Skin Refining Serum. My biggest hope when developing this serum was to create a toxin-free, high-performance, delightful product that would make it easy for all of you to achieve your best skin yet. Essentially, that means skin that appears so poreless, luminous, and translucent, it looks like a crystal-clear pane of glass — hence, glass skin.
Over the last year, we’ve heard from so many of you saying, “Oh my gosh, I have glass skin now!” We love hearing your stories because everything we do here at Peach & Lily is for you. You’re the most important people in the room, and we’re always thinking about all the ways we can better help meet your skin needs.
That’s why it’s the most rewarding thing for us when you show us your love and support. Over the past year, you’ve been pouring out your love for our Glass Skin Refining Serum, sending us DMs and e-mails and leaving enthusiastic reviews on our site. Every single comment has truly brought a smile to our face; it’s been so humbling to be able to see your skin transform into what looks like glass skin.
And what better way to celebrate a year filled with love than by giving love back?
As you may know, for the last four years, we’ve been partnering with Restore NYC to contribute to their cause: rescuing and restoring sex-trafficked women right here in NYC. We’ve had the privilege to meet some of these women, and their stories of resilience and restoration are inspiring and humbling.
We want to build a more beautiful community by making a difference where we can. Today, we’d like to invite each of you to do good while looking good.
To wish Glass Skin a happy first birthday, we will be donating $50,000 of net proceeds of the Glass Skin Serum! That means we’ll be donating 100% of all proceeds from the Glass Skin Serum until we reach $50,000!
Help us spread the word — not only will your friends love the Glass Skin Serum, but they can also know that they are making a profound difference in the lives of so many women.
Thank you for a year of loving our Glass Skin, and here’s to many more! Cheers to radiance!
Happy Birthday, Glass Skin!
Originally posted here: https://www.peachandlily.com/blogs/news/happy-birthday-glass-skin
You know we’re all about the double cleansing technique. Start with an oil-based cleanser to remove your makeup and oil-based impurities, and follow that with a water-based cleanser to sweep away sweat, dirt, and other water-based impurities.
Cleansers can come in different textures, from oils to gels to foams, amongst others, and there’s no “best” among them — it’s really about finding the cleansers that work for you and your skin. Certain textures do play better with different skin types; for example, a foaming cleanser might be too drying for dry skin but great for oily skin, while a gel cleanser might be great for normal to dry skin but too light for oily skin.
We recommend the double cleansing technique, whatever your skin type! Whether you have oily skin or dry skin or sensitive skin, the double cleansing technique gives skin the gentle but thorough treatment that helps it thrive by sweeping away bad oils and impurities without disrupting the balance of oils, good bacteria, and fatty acids that help protect skin. Here are three of our favorite first-step oil-based cleansers that come in solid form.
Key benefits: soothing, hydrating, cooling
Key ingredients: jojoba and macadamia oil, peach extract
The Peach Slices Peach Pudding Makeup Cleanser has a delightful, bouncy texture. It melts onto skin upon contact, dissolving makeup and impurities away gently without stripping skin dry, and all it takes are a few splashes of water to rinse everything — cleanser, makeup, impurities — off skin. There’s no dripping, no mess, no oily residue, just clean, hydrated skin.
Key benefits: hydrating, calming
Key ingredients: bamboo extract, acerola extract, onsen water
Fun fact? Every three seconds, someone buys a Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm. Other fun fact? There are actually four different versions of this — Original for all skin types, Purifying for sensitive skin, Nourishing for dry skin, and Revitalizing for oily/combination skin.
All four versions come as a solid balm and with a spatula to make it easy to scoop the Cleansing Balm out onto your hand. The balm becomes a soft, warm oil as you massage it against your skin, working on even the most stubborn, waterproof makeup and sweeping away impurities. When you add water, the balm emulsifies into a soft lather, and skin is left clean and hydrated.
Femmue, Extraordinary Beauty Cleansing Balm
Key benefits: lightweight, soothing, no synthetic fragrance
Key ingredients: olive oil, rosehip oil, sunflower seed oil, rose extract
The Femmue Extraordinary Beauty Cleansing Balm starts as a smooth jelly texture, transforming into a silky, luxurious oil as you massage it against skin. The oil is warming, helping open up pores for a deeper, more thorough cleanse. When you add water, the oil turns into a milky texture that washes easily off skin, leaving no residue and sweeping away excess oil and impurities.
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These are just three oil-based cleansers in solid form that we particularly love, but there are so many others out there. Remember to follow up with your favorite water-based cleanser to get that thorough but gentle cleanse that doesn’t disrupt your skin’s natural barrier and leaves skin clean, hydrated, and supple.
Tell us in the comments below! What are you favorite solid oil-based cleansers?
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3 of Our Favorite Things: Solid Oil-Based Cleansers.
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June 13, 2019 at 03:59PM
Is Mad Hippie Facial SPF 30+ the best natural sunscreen out there? It sure has a lot going for it.
Gentle UV filters that provide broad spectrum protection without irritating skin? Check.
Its fair share of antioxidants to boost sun protection? Check.
A texture that feels like you’ve got nothing on? Check.
Yet, it has a couple of small flaws that can make it or break it for you. Should you go for it or leave it on the shelf? Let’s find out:
It’s no secret zinc oxide is my fave UV filter. This white mineral protects, ON ITS OWN, from the entire UV range. UVA, UVB… it makes all rays harmless to your skin.
Plus, it’s so gentle that even six year old babies and super sensitive skin can use it. I have friends who thought there were allergic to sunscreen and then tried zinc oxide… Turns out they were allergic to some chemical UV filter.
So… where’s the catch? Zinc oxide has a thick, white texture. There are ways to work around that and make it more lightweight and pleasant to use but…
Mad Hippie Facial SPF 30+ uses a whopping 16% non-nano zinc oxide. Unless you’ve got fair skin like me, it WILL leave a white cast on your skin.
Related: What Can You Do If You’re Allergic To Sunscreen?
Mad Hippie Facial SPF 30+ uses a generous dollop of shea butter, one of the most moisturising substances on this planet. Studies shows it works even better than mineral oil (the gold standard for moisturization, according to dermatologists).
It works because it creates a barrier on the skin that slows down water loss. Its effects last for up to 8 hours! Plus, shea butter has its fair share of antioxidants to fight premature aging and boost sun protection.
FYI, shea butter doesn’t play alone. This sunscreen also uses avocado, carrot and raspberry seed oils to help moisturise dry skin and keep it soft and smooth all day.
Related: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Shea Butter In Skincare
Now for the not so good part… Mad Hippie Facial SPF 30+ contains sweet orange and jasmine oils, two oils that give it an uplifting floral citrusy scent.
It’s absolutely gorgeous. And irritating. Fragrant oils like these can easily irritate sensitive skin. If only Mad Hippie removed them, this sunscreen would be almost perfect.
FYI, if you have resistant skin that can tolerate pretty much anything, you’ll be able to use this without problems. But if you know your skin reacts badly to these oils, stay away!
Mad Hippie Facial SPF 30+ isn’t the thickest mineral sunscreen I’ve ever tried (Phew!). It’s not the most lightweight, either. It falls somewhere in between.
It’s thick enough it takes a few minutes to pat it into the skin. If you’re in a rush, this ain’t the right option for you… Yet, it’s lightweight enough you don’t feel like you’re wearing it once it’s properly on.
I shake the bottle well before application. It makes the texture easier to apply but… there’s no way around the white cast. It’s not that noticeable on me. I’m so pale, I look like Casper The Ghost anyway.
If you’ve got darker skin, just wait 15 minutes until it dries down and then apply foundation on top. DON’T mix the sunscreen with foundation! That dilutes the SPF.
I haven’t tested this on the beach yet, but we’ve had some summer days in London these past couple of weeks and this did a great job at protecting my skin. I didn’t develop a slight tan or get sunburnt.
It’s fairly hydrating, too. I slather it on after Vitamin C serum, skipping moisturizer entirely. My skin still feels softer for hours, so I know it has all the moisture it needs.
I don’t think I’ll be repurchasing just because I prefer sunscreens with a lighter textures. But if you’re looking for an all natural sunscreen that doesn’t break the bank, this is a good option to consider (as long as you’re not sensitive to fragrance!).
Available at: $24.99/£22.00 at Free People, iHerb and Ulta
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Have you tried Mad Hippie Face SPF 30+? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butyrospermum Parki (Shea Butter) Butter Fruit, Deionized Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Glycerin, Isostearic Acid, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Phenethyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Ester, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Sodium Hyaluronate Acid Powder, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E)
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June 13, 2019 at 08:15AM
What are the best skincare products for pregnant women?
Pregnancy can give you that beautiful radiant glow. Or it can play tricks on your skin that leave it blotched with acne, melasma or heightened sensitivity (as if morning sickness weren’t enough).
The worst part? Your old trusted staples won’t do. Retinol, Benzoyl peroxide and everything else you were using to deal with all the skincare drama before pregnancy is now banned from your skincare routine. They’re not safe for baby.
So what is? Here are the best pregnancy-safe skincare products to deal with aging, dark spots and more during this special time in your life:
Retinoids are off limits during pregnancy. Studies show they cause birth defects in mice. Sure, we’re not mice but… why take the risk?
Keep retinoids on the shelves till you’ve done breastfeeding. In the meantime, fill your skincare routines with as many antioxidants as you can find.
Think of antioxidants as your body’s police. They patrol your body, looking for free radicals, the nasty molecules that destroy collagen, elastin, cellular DNA and everything else they find on their path. When they spot one, they destroy it before they can give you wrinkles and dark spots.
Best Picks:
Related: Common Antioxidants In Skincare Products: Which Ones Are Best?
The jury’s still out there on whether exfoliating acids are safe for pregnancy. I personally believe that it’s only peels that are dangerous. In the small concentrations used in cosmetics, glycolic & co should be fine.
But what if you don’t want to take the risk, however small? Stick to lactic acid. It’s gentler than other acids out there. Plus, your body makes a lot of it already, so it won’t cause your baby any harm.
Best Picks:
Related: How Often Should You Exfoliate?
Did you know that avobenzone get absorbed by your body? We know this because it’s been found in urine (eww!). That’s good news: it means your body’s getting rid of it so it can’t harm you.
But just because it’s safe for mama, it doesn’t mean it’s safe for baby. That’s why it’s best to avoid chemical UV filters (yes, avobenzone ain’t the only one that gets into your body) during pregnancy.
So what can you use? Mineral UV filters titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. They tend to be a little thicker and sometimes even leave a white cast behind. But they’re super gentle and 100% safe for mum and baby.
Best Picks:
Related: 3 Reasons Why Mineral Sunscreen Is Better For Sensitive Skin
Is your skin dry or dehydrated? You need hyaluronic acid in your life. This moisture magnet attracts and binds to the skin up to 1000 times its weight in water!
All that moisture instantly makes your skin softer, plumper and smoother. It gives it a dewy glow, too! The best part? It’s so gentle, it’s suitable for ALL skin types.
Best Picks:
Related: Why You Should Add Hyaluronic Acid To Your Skincare Routine, No Matter Your Skin Type
Retinoids, glycolic acid peels, hydroquinone… It seems like everything that can fade away dark spots is banned during pregnancy!
Worry not. You’re not doomed to blotchy skin just because you’re having a baby. Turn to azelaic acid. Safe during pregnancy, this baby exfoliates skin, fades away dark spots and even helps treat acne!
Best Pick:
Related: The Battle Of The Skin-Lighteners: Which Is The Best Alternative To Hydroquinone?
Does your skin keep pumping out sebum like there’s no tomorrow? Zinc comes to the rescue. This metal regulates oil production and reduces inflammation, two of the main causes of acne.
The catch? You won’t find it in many skincare products yet, so keep an eye out for it!
Best Pick:
Related: Does Zinc Help Treat Acne?
What do you think are the best skincare products for pregnant women? Share your picks in the comments below.
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What Are The Best Skincare Products For Pregnant Women? syndicated from Beautiful With Brains
June 12, 2019 at 08:17AM
Dawn Siler 