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    Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser Review by an Esthetician

    Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser (a foaming gel cleanser) by Image Skincare is a favorite among skincare lovers for many reasons. It’s cooling, calming, and leaves skin feeling clean. Read on to find out more about this lovely cleanser from the point of view of an esthetician. Amanda’s Skin Type Combination (though prone to being oily). Amanda’s Skin Concerns Acne-prone, hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin), oily, uneven tone, sometimes dry. How do you use this facial cleanser? I cleanse with it twice a day, morning and night, with lukewarm water – being sure to include my neck and chest because those are important areas. They tend to be neglected when using skincare…

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    How to Spot Treat a Breakout

    It happens to the best of us. You wake up one morning to find a huge zit for the whole world to see right in the middle of your forehead, on the tip of your nose, or in my case right now (which is exactly why I’m writing this post): on your chin. I don’t break out as often as I used to when I was younger, but once in a while a big one sprouts up and must be handled. There are several ways to deal with a breakout, and usually I just let it run its course. Although for some reason this one is bothering me. 3 REASONS…