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 f
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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
know
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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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Much like our wardrobe, your skin care 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 skin care routine is vital.
Lucki
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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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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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Your teenage years may be in the rearview mirror but you suddenly find yourself increasingly experiencing breakouts, especially on the lower part of your face.
Sound familiar?
You're hardly alone.
More than 50%
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For years we've heard that drinking at least eight, 8 ounce glasses of water each day is important to our health. And while water consumption is indeed essential to proper digestion and kidney function, regulation of body temperature and even join
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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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If, as a child, your upper arms were constantly marked by tiny, pimple-like white or red bumps that resembled goosebumps, you weren't alone. Called keratosis pilaris, this inherited but harmless skin disorder is estimated to affect 50% of adolesce
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It’s common to see the words “pH-balanced” on the packaging
for personal care and skin care products. But do you know how pH applies to the
products you use on your skin? More importantly, should you even care? We believe
you should – and here’
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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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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 office
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Whether you have good intentions
of starting up a skin care program, you employ a simple routine of daily
washing and moisturizing or you have an advanced skin care regimen that targets
all of your skin concerns, most of us are just trying to d
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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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If you characterize your skin as “sensitive,” you aren’t alone. Today, an estimated 51% of women and 36% of men in the United States
perceive their skin as such, and that number appears to be on the rise.
Consider this: with one simple modi
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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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One of the most popular questions we receive on the topic of acne is "what causes it?" The question makes sense. If you understand the cause of something you can more effectively address it. But in the case of acne, there isn't just one cause. There
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We've written a lot on the topic of exfoliation here on the Lexli blog and in aesthetic industry publications (read
The Case for Exfoliation at Dermascope). And while we're pretty sure that those of you who follow the blog understand the "
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Imagine this: after years of having clear and manageable
skin, you begin experiencing flare-ups of redness and flushing. Soon, it
happens more and more, with visible blood vessels starting to appear. As time
passes, the redness gradually worsens
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If you are one of the 7.5 million Americans who suffer from psoriasis, then you know that this
autoimmune condition can be unpredictable. Commonly active in areas like
elbows, knees and shins, scalp and lower back, psoriasis appears in the form o
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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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Last year we wrote a post about
skin care myths to help shed some light on commonly held misconceptions about skin care products and skin function. In the months since that post, many of you have sent us messages via Facebook and emai
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We humans spend nearly a third of our life 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 s
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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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Two popular ingredients commonly found in skin care products
are alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy acid (BHA). You’ve
likely heard of them and know they’re important, but do you know the
difference? If you’re like most individuals, yo
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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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The term "antioxidants" has become a health and wellness buzz word in recent years. Physicians and nutritionists alike regularly encourage individuals to eat foods rich in them, while consumer products regularly tout them on product labels. In fac
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