Skincare ingredients: what you need to know
Healthy Skin Maedeh Samimi, Licensed Aesthetician & Founder at Urban Skin Care Clinic Healthy Skin Maedeh Samimi, Licensed Aesthetician & Founder at Urban Skin Care Clinic

Skincare ingredients: what you need to know

Have you ever bought a skincare product, looked at the list of ingredients, and wondered what on earth they do for your skin? Well, I go over a list of common skincare ingredients and tell you exactly what they are, who should use them, why and how they can help you improve your skin. We also discuss some common ingredients you should avoid, and why.

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The difference between physical and chemical sunscreen
Healthy Skin Maedeh Samimi, Licensed Aesthetician & Founder at Urban Skin Care Clinic Healthy Skin Maedeh Samimi, Licensed Aesthetician & Founder at Urban Skin Care Clinic

The difference between physical and chemical sunscreen

You already know the role sunscreen plays in your daily skincare routine. Sunscreen helps protect you from overexposure to the sun's damaging rays which can contribute to fine lines and wrinkles, signs of premature aging, dark spots and skin cancer. But first thing first, are you slathering up with a physical or chemical sunscreen? Does it even matter which one you use? Well, it might.

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Understanding exfoliation and your skin type
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Understanding exfoliation and your skin type

Our skin undergoes a natural turnover cycle every 30 or so days. What happens is the upper layer of your skin called the epidermis, sheds revealing new skin, however, this process slows down as we age, so we need help topically. Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells with a substance or a tool known as an exfoliator. Exfoliators come in many forms from chemical exfoliants to mechanical to enzymes and other tools. We're going to cover some of these methods today.

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7 Anti-Aging Tips for Your Skin
Age Gracefully Maedeh Samimi, Licensed Aesthetician & Founder at Urban Skin Care Clinic Age Gracefully Maedeh Samimi, Licensed Aesthetician & Founder at Urban Skin Care Clinic

7 Anti-Aging Tips for Your Skin

Using the right skin-care products and techniques can keep your skin healthy, make a big difference in your complexion, and help avoid signs of aging, like wrinkles. Your skin is a living organ that changes over time.

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5 Essential Tips to Help You Maintain a Beautiful Healthy Skin Throughout the Winter
Healthy Skin Maedeh Samimi, Licensed Aesthetician & Founder at Urban Skin Care Clinic Healthy Skin Maedeh Samimi, Licensed Aesthetician & Founder at Urban Skin Care Clinic

5 Essential Tips to Help You Maintain a Beautiful Healthy Skin Throughout the Winter

There’s a reason our skin struggles to adapt to the change of weather, we don’t know how to adjust our skincare routine to help us navigate this transition. But here’s the good news, your skin doesn’t have to suffer in the winter. With a few simple changes in your routine, you’ll be able to cruise through the winter without ever losing your glow or feeling uncomfortable.

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