CONSONANT LIFE
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WHY YOUR SKIN GETS RED & HOW TO STOP IT
Your skin is smart! When it’s under stressful conditions it produces oil to protect itself, when we’re hot it generates cooling sweat and when it’s compromised it dilates blood vessels...
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SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN SUN PROTECTION STRATEGIES
Healthy skin is beautiful skin and studies show that ultra violet (UV) light from the sun is among the top contributors to skin deterioration [1]. Protecting your skin from UV...
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THE EXFOLIATION GUIDE
Exfoliation is an important step in any skin care regimen. It helps to prevent pores from becoming blocked, decrease the visibility of fine lines, and can help your skincare products...
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HOW TO HARNESS ANTIOXIDANTS INSIDE AND OUT
Plants are awesome! Not only can they clean our air, purify our water and feed our bodies, they can also be used to help protect and pamper our skin, inside...
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THE KEY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SERUMS VS. MOISTURIZER
With so many lotions, creams, toners, cleansers, mists and treatments, skin care can be confusing! Understanding which product does what and how to use them can be overwhelming, but it...
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HYDRATION IS THE KEY TO HEALTHY AGING
Skin aging is one of the top skin concerns we hear from our customers. Interestingly, dehydrated skin results in premature skin aging so boosting the skin’s water content is one of...
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THE POWER OF SKIN HYDRATION VS. MOISTURE
Skin is a complex matrix of living and dead cells, oils, and water that work together to protect the body from external stressors. When the levels of oil and water...
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HOW TO MIX YOUR ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
When it comes to skin care more isn't always more. Trouble can arise if treatment products are used too frequently, mixed incorrectly, or are too harsh for your skin type....
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HYPERPIGMENTATION
Hyperpigmentation refers to any darkening or discolouration of the skin compared to that of the surrounding tissue. This discolouration can come in various shades and shapes depending on the type....
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SKIN + ACID EXFOLIATION
The days of rubbing apricot kernels and sugar scrubs on our face are behind us, and we couldn't be more excited! The gold standard for exfoliation is shifting towards chemical...
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COLD THERAPY IN SKIN CARE
Have you ever stashed your jade roller in the fridge before using it or splashed your face with cold water? Well, there are actually several physiological mechanisms that are activated...
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THE POWER OF PH IN SKIN CARE
If you’re a seasoned skin care fanatic or remember your high-school chemistry class, you’re probably familiar with the concept of pH. But what does pH actually mean? Why is it...