Nutrition. Whether you love or loathe the topic, the reality is that what you eat (and what you don’t) affects your skin in different ways. While genetics and skin care habits play key roles in the health of your skin, good nutrition is also vital
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The
pressure to have the perfect #shelfie on Instagram is real, but are all of
those products necessary in our day to day skin care routine? Our skin care regimen
should be customized to our skin’s unique personality and needs, so how do we
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If you're reading this post, it's likely you can identify the characteristic appearance of crepey skin. Large areas of skin that were once smooth and taut, now appear paper thin, loose and wrinkled. And the name? It's derived from the fact that th
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Understanding the root cause of wrinkles and other signs of aging is an important first step before working to minimize them. Why? Because most of the signs of aging on our skin are caused by "extrinsic" or external factors, including unprotected
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If you're over age 40 and spend time outdoors, you may have noticed the appearance of small white dots on your skin. These spots are typically more noticeable during warm weather months when the contrast is greater between them and the surrounding sk
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As women, we're often surprised to find that, just as we reach an age where anti-aging skin care products begin taking on greater importance in our routine, acne begins rearing its ugly head. If you count yourself among those dealing with acne in
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If you've already optimized your skin care routine but are eager to achieve faster results, you may be wondering if there's something more you can be doing for your skin. While we always recommend setting up an appointment with a licensed esthetic
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We're guessing there is a good chance you've heard vitamin C recommended as a must-have ingredient in your skin care routine. Throughout the past five years, vitamin C has held skin care "ingredient du jour" status in women's magazines and among m
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This week we introduce you to Maria, a Lexli customer who started using the line in March of 2020.Like so many of us, Maria reached her late 20s expecting her skin to outgrow some of the nuisances of her youth (think breakouts) while enjoying a fe
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Skin inflammation is implicated as a cause of many common skin complaints. Got an acne breakout? Inflammation plays a role. Prone to redness? Thank inflammation. Seeing an increase in skin hyperpigmentation? You guessed it, inflammation.
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Dullness is one of those skin issues that slowly creeps up on you. You may not notice it on yourself until you’re admiring your teenager’s dewy complexion, look in the mirror and realize your skin looks flat and overall “blah.” The next thing you kno
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Brides often feel they have a laundry list of skin concerns to tackle before walking down the aisle. We want our skin to be clear, hydrated, smooth, and prepped for the special day, ensuring it illuminates before, during, and after saying “I do.” Ach
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Our skin care routines are sacred. It’s okay to admit it! If your favorite part of the day is running through your skin care regimen every morning and evening, you’re in good company. Creating a skin care routine with products and steps that make
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We're excited to share with you today a guest post from Emily Polner who blogs at No Repeats or Hesitations, where she offers fashion and beauty tips. We asked Emily to share with us the best skin care advice she ever received. Take a look at
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Have you ever stared at the label of a skin care product that boasted anti-aging effects and wondered just when you need to start incorporating products like it into your routine? While teenagers certainly have time before they need to begin thinking
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Sugar addiction is out of control in America. According to the American Heart Association, the average American adult consumes approximately 77 grams of sugar each day, a number more than three times the recommended maximum of 25 grams for women. And
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For many of us, the start of a new year comes with resolutions to improve our health and wellbeing. While exercising more, saving money and eating more healthy top the list of
resolutions made for 2020, goals of improving skin health deserve a
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When you get serious about taking care of your skin, the last thing you want to do is stymie the improvement you've achieved. That's seemingly why so many people ask us about the impact of makeup on their skin. Many of us apply makeup nearly as of
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Sooner or later it happens to all of us. That once youthful
skin - plump, wrinkle-free and glowing – suddenly appears thinner, duller and
more wrinkled. Decreasing levels of collagen, an essential protein that keeps
our skin supple, plump and y
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As a forty-something working mother of two teenage boys,
Margaret may have very little time for herself but she has always taken the
time to make skin care a priority. That’s because, like many, Margaret has
encountered an array of skin issues
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Today’s skin care products have an incredible ability to
improve the health and aesthetics of your skin thanks to advances in ingredient
research and development. And while serums and creams formulated with peptides,
green tea, hyaluronic acid
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Most of us look at the skin’s natural process of aging with a hint of dread as fine lines and wrinkles begin to appear, perhaps we notice sagging in areas of our face that used to be taut, or areas of darkened pigmentation appear. In response, we
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There's no shame in reaching the point where you dream of turning back the hands of time to recapture the skin of your youth. As the
effects of age or sun damage become apparent in the form of fine lines, crow’s
feet, sagging lids, age
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Among the skin care ingredients we highly recommend for those seeking anti-aging benefits are peptides. Whether you're familiar with the use of peptides for skin or are just learning about these potent active ingredients, understanding what to exp
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Our eyes are most often the first area on our face to begin showing the signs of aging. Given that they're also the focal point of our face, we have an incentive to keep them looking as youthful and vibrant as possible. The good news is that tired
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