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Blonde woman pinching her cheek
22 Mrz 2024 Skincare Comment

Natural Moisturizing Factors – What are they? | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   Hydrated skin is really important for optimal barrier function and exfoliation, and I bet you already know that humectants play an important role in achieving that. But while you might be familiar with Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin already, have you heard of Natural Moisturizing Factors?     Today I want to talk about what they are, where they come from and…

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Woman covering one side of her face with her hand.
15 Dez 2023 Skincare Comment

Milia – Prevention and Treatment | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO:  LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   Tiny white bumps on your face that look like whiteheads, but no matter what you try, you can’t pop them? Most likely those are Milia, and while you shouldn’t squeeze anything you have on your face, with Milia it is an especially bad idea.     But what are they, why do they appear and how can you successfully treat them? We will talk about all that today. And as always…

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Woman in a red turtleneck covering her mouth with her hand
27 Nov 2023 Skincare Comment

How do I get rid of perioral dermatitis? | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   How do I get rid of my perioral dermatitis? Can you recommend skincare products for perioral dermatitis? Can you take a look at that stubborn rash around my mouth that just doesn’t seem to go away? I get quite a few of these questions, so today let’s take a closer look at perioral dermatitis!     What is it? Why do you get it? And most importantly: How do you get…

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Aquaporins in skincare - Do you need them?
17 Nov 2023 Skincare Comment

Aquaporins and their function in skincare | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   Maybe you have stumbled across Aquaporins in skincare through the various flashy headlines, claiming they offer “Hydration boost on a cellular level”, are the “new it ingredient to supercharge skincare formulas” and offer “deeper hydration than just a moisturizer”.     I certainly did, and as they are marketed specifically at dry and aging skin, I figured it was about time we took a closer look at Aquaporins and their role…

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Ups - patches of darker skin on your body? Here is what helps.
20 Okt 2023 Skincare 1 comment

Dark arm pits? Everything you need to know about hyperpigmentation on the body | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   We have talked in length about hyperpigmentation already, mainly about the one that affects the face. But what about other areas of the body? What about hyperpigmentation on the knees, back and stomach? How about dark patches on your thighs and underarms?     Are they different in prevention and treatment? This is what I want to talk about today! Do…

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The benefits of Licorice Root extract in skincare explained
06 Okt 2023 Skincare Comment

The benefits of Licorice Root Extract for hyperpigmentation explained | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   In my recent blogpost on the 10 best ingredients to fight hyperpigmentation I realized that two mentioned didn’t have a dedicated video yet – Licorice Root Extract and Kojic Acid. (More info: The ten best ingredients to fight hyperpigmentation) Time to change that, especially now that many of us are struggling with leftover pigmentation from our summer holidays, starting with Licorice…

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Blonde woman with a finger on her lips
22 Sep 2023 Skincare 3 comments

The 10 best ingredients to fight hyperpigmentation | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   Just like the seasons change, so does the focus in my skincare routine, and when fall approaches, my main concern is fighting hyperpigmentation. So today let’s talk about the best ingredients to do that and why you usually need more than one thing to make those stubborn spots fade!   What is your main skin concern at the moment – hyperpigmentation…

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Stop! Why microneedling at home might not be your best idea.
11 Aug 2023 Skincare Comment

Microneedling – Is it safe and effective? | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   I have talked about different procedures you can do in the office and at home, but so far never touched on microneedling. One of the reasons for that was that I never had it done professionally and am not a big fan of microneedling at home for reasons I will talk about later on.     But first, let’s talk about…

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5 ways to treat a sunburn
28 Jul 2023 Skincare Comment

5 tips to treat your sunburn | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   You have a sunburn? Really? With me going on and on about sun smart behavior you went out there and got burnt? And now you want me to tell you how to treat said sunburn? Don’t worry. I have got you covered.     Today we will talk about what happens when you get sunburned, the three different stages there are…

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Blonde woman looking doubtful at a snail
30 Jun 2023 Skincare 2 comments

The benefits of snail mucin in skincare explained | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   Snail Mucin – I admit, I wasn’t much of a fan when I first heard about it, which was several years ago. That was solely based on my experiences as a child when having a snail set onto your face was a dare commonly used, and little did I know back then that there would be actual snail facials in which…

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