Notes on Skin

How to Use Retinol Without Thinning Your Skin

Retinol regulates cell turnover by eliminating dead, dark skin cells and bringing fresh cells to the surface, which helps reduce wrinkles and dark spots. However, it penetrates so deeply that it can cause redness, flakiness, dryness, sensitivity, and skin thinning,...

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What Is an Exosome Facial? Benefits, Results & How It Works

An exosome facial combines an exosome-containing topical formulation with a professional treatment such as microchanneling or microneedling. The Joanna Vargas Exosome Facial Facelift uses E50 exosome technology with controlled microchanneling across the face and neck. Early human studies report promising...

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Why You Should Never Do Extractions at Home

You should never do extractions at home, especially with metal tools. At-home extractions can cause scarring, discoloration, capillary damage, or drive bacteria deeper into the skin, leading to infection and inflammation. Instead, visit a trained aesthetician who knows how to...

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The Four-Step Routine Joanna Uses Every Single Day

Joanna Vargas uses four products every single day: a cleanser, a serum, a moisturizer, and sunscreen. She cleanses at night, applies serum morning and night, uses moisturizer twice daily, and finishes each morning with sunscreen. A short routine you actually...

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