It’s a slippery slope when summer ends and kids go back to school. Before we know it Labor Day and Halloween have slipped by, fall fades to winter and we are deep in the holi-DAZE. Temperatures drop so you crank the heat in your car, house and off
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For decades, Americans have been warned of the risk of skin cancer caused by exposure to the sun's UV rays and simultaneously encouraged to make sunscreen use a daily habit. Despite advisories from physicians, however, most Americans do not regularly
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For many people, achieving and maintaining the perfect
sun-kissed glow, year-round, is an important part of feeling their best. However, the dangers associated with
ultraviolet exposure from the sun and other artificial sources have more and
mo
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Waking up to a blemish on your face can ruin your entire day.
We’ve all been there. And haven’t we tried everything from popping and
squeezing to masking the zit with extra thick concealer? Or we’ve been willing
to attempt any home remedy out o
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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
kn
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It's common knowledge that pregnancy brings with it drastic changes to your body, but women are often surprised to learn just how big of an impact pregnancy can can have on their skin. After all, a whopping 90% of women are estimated to experience "s
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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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If you've experienced acne outbreaks (and who hasn't?!) you know that not all blemishes are created equal. There's your run-of-the-mill pimples - whiteheads (also called "closed comedones" because they are closed off from outside air) and blackheads
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Spring has arrived, bringing with it warmer weather, longer days and, of course, the desire to do a little spring cleaning. While you're busy cleaning out closets, consider breezing through the cabinet where you keep your skin care products. Not o
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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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While makeup is a valuable tool in hiding skin imperfections like hyperpigmentation, scars or dark undereye circles, it unfortunately isn’t much help in disguising rough skin texture, which has a tendency to become more noticeable the more we try to
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Everyone has oil in their skin, some just have more than others. Not only does this oil, called sebum, help to keep skin hydrated and protected, it also aids in skin suppleness. If you notice a concentrated shine on your nose, forehead, and chin, you
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Unfortunately, your face isn’t the only place where acne can occur. Pores can get clogged nearly anywhere on your body, including your back, which can lead to breakouts that are referred to as “bacne.” The good news is, just like blemishes on your
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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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You know what they say, the best things in life don’t come free. Curating your own multi-step skincare routine can be a daunting task, especially when you watch the costs start racking up. The temptation to fill your medicine cabinet with the late
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Our skincare routines are sacred. It’s okay to admit it! If your favorite part of the day is running through your skin are regimen every morning and evening, you’re in good company. Creating a skin are routine with products and steps that make sen
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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 skincare 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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We're excited today to have a guest post from Francesca Gariano, a freelance journalist who blogs at Life According to Francesca. You may be familiar with her from a Q&A we did with her a few years ago, during which we discussed her
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Much like our wardrobe, your skincare routine should change along with the seasons. With the drop in
temperatures and humidity,
our skin can suffer when winter arrives, which means that having a solid winter skincare routine is vital.
Luckily
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Taking a relaxing vacation is all fun and games until you break away from your skincare routine and expose yourself to a new environment, a combination that may have your skin looking and feeling out of sorts. While our skincare routines can be a
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The Lexli team met Jenn Burklow several months ago after she
did an Instagram story about her experience with the
Lexli Acne Kit. In it, she
talked about the incredible improvement her skin had undergone since she began
using the Kit. W
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Teresa has long struggled with skin that is sensitive and
prone to dryness – so much so that she has stuck to very basic skin care
products that contain only a few simple ingredients. The dryness became so
extreme that she immediately needed to
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Skip ahead to Eric's 1 Year Update
Eric’s path to clear, healthier skin began in a bookstore.
As someone with stubborn, acne-prone skin, he struggled with
breakouts on-and-off for more than 10 years. As Eric explains it, “My acne is
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For years, skin care consumers have been hearing warning bells about the dangers of parabens. And while there is a growing list of skin care and cosmetic brands that tout their "paraben-free" status, parabens still appear in an estimated 85% of cosme
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Not so long ago, Lyla’s skin care routine involved just washing
her face in the shower with bar soap and using her body lotion as a face
moisturizer. Most days, her skin felt tight and dry. She had uneven skin tone and
fine lines were beginning
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It doesn’t get much softer or smoother than freshly shaved
skin, but keeping that smooth texture can be a challenge. If you’ve ever had an
itchy red rash, small red uncomfortable bumps, or perhaps swelling or stinging
that show up in the areas
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When cold weather strikes it can take its toll on our skin –
and the first area to show the effects of winter weather is often our hands. Coping
with the effects of dry skin is not only uncomfortable but when it’s at its
worst, it can be downri
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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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Skin care products categorized as "toners" have been around for a long time. For many of us, the term may bring back teenage memories of applying harsh astringents to our face to help clear acne. While we may have thought that the burning feeling
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Anyone who has struggled with acne can relate to the ups and downs that accompany the process of trying to achieve clear skin. In fact, the one thing that nearly every acne success story we share on this blog has in common is the use of aggressive
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With the height of the holiday social season just weeks away, chances are
you've already spent time picking out the perfect outfit and even perusing holiday makeup looks on Pinterest. But to look your very best, don't forget about the importance o
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If you ask Margo to describe how she typically felt about
her skin before discovering Lexli, she would tell you that it was “just okay.”
She doesn’t have any skin conditions. Her skin type is normal. And while she
noticed her slightly uneven sk
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Whether you have good intentions
of starting up a skincare program, you employ a simple routine of daily
washing and moisturizing or you have an advanced skincare regimen that targets
all of your skin concerns, most of us are just trying to do
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We know what you're thinking . . . it's only October. But throughout much of the country, temperatures have turned colder and humidity is on the descent, making now the perfect time to switch out your moisturizer to ensure your skin is hydrated an
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It's common for those who struggle with acne to evaluate their lifestyle in the hopes of finding
something they're doing that is causing their acne. In fact, we regularly get questions via the Lexli Facebook page asking "What foods cause acne?"
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Skip ahead to Francesca's 2 Year Update
Struggling with acne is nothing new to Francesca Gariano.
This 22-year-old
beauty blogger has
been battling persistent hormonal acne since she was 13 years old. By her own
account, Francesca has trie
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Recently,
twenty-five-year old Julia Perkins reached out to us to share her skin transformation
story. The skin issues she struggled with are familiar to many of us. For that
reason, we were excited to learn more about Julia’s experience and ho
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When selecting skincare products, most of us take into account many factors, such as price, active ingredients featured in the formulation, the product’s fragrance and texture, and more. What we often overlook, however, is an examination
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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 skincare a priority. That’s because, like many, Margaret has
encountered an array of skin issues h
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New Year, New You.
How many times have
you set this unrealistic expectation for yourself? How many times have you planned to make major
changes in your daily routine to get skinnier, healthier, richer, and happier
only to fail after a
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It may be tossed aside as a stereotype but the teenage years
truly can be a time of angst for a lot of 13- to 18-year-olds as they navigate academic
demands, social pressures, extra-curricular activities, and
the uncertainty of future plans. As
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Some men might
consider a good “skin care routine” one that includes the suds that run down their
face when rinsing after a shampoo. But for others, their skin care routine
mirrors that of the most skin care-conscientious woman. More and more m
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We humans spend nearly a third of our lives sleeping – or at
least we should. Despite the guidance to get at least seven hours of sleep each
night, many Americans are sleep deprived; the CDC suggests that 1 in 3 adults
regularly get too little
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One size does not fit all when it comes to taking care of
your skin with each stage of life. As you age, your skin changes. In fact, it can run the gamut from acne prone in your early 20s to drier and more sensitive
in your 40s and beyond! And b
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It’s the holiday season and December will have come and gone before we know it. While we are in the midst of holiday parties and gatherings, school functions, work, decorating the tree and more, finding the time to put ourselves together to attend
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Acne is the most common skin ailment treated by
physicians. While an estimated 40-50 million adolescents and young adults are
affected by it, many individuals’ first experience with acne doesn’t occur
until middle age. Regardless of the stage in
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One
of the hardest things to teach new estheticians is how to educate guests on
home care. I know because I’ve spent the last few years as an esthetics
educator doing exactly that!
As an esthetician, I have an inherent interest in
pr
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A topic that doesn't get quite the level of attention it deserves is that of proper skin care while undergoing radiation, chemotherapy, and other cancer treatments. The intensity of these types of therapy causes damage to skin cells and, for many
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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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Earlier this week, we announced the launch of Lexli's newest product: A-Firm-Ative Anti-Aging Peptide Serum. A labor of love that has been under development by Dr. Abdullah's team for more than a year, A-Firm-Ative combines Lexli's signa
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