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The Truth About Vitamin C Serums (And Why Most Don't Work)
Vitamin C is everywhere. Every skincare brand, every influencer, every "top 10 serums" list on the internet. And honestly? Most of the vitamin C serums people are using aren't doing...
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The Real Difference Between Drugstore and Professional Skincare
If I had a dollar for every time a client sat down in my Westlake treatment room and asked, "Do I really need professional skincare, or is the stuff at...
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The Biggest Skincare Mistakes I See in My Treatment Room
After 15+ years as a licensed esthetician in Westlake, I've seen just about everything in my treatment room. And I say this with love: some of you are sabotaging your...
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The Austin Sun is No Joke: A Local Esthetician's Guide to Sun Protection
If you've lived in Austin for more than a single summer, you already know: the sun here does not play around. I'm Denise Bell, a licensed esthetician with over 15...
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Skincare After a Day at Barton Springs or Lake Travis
Sun, lake water, and sweat can wreck your skin. Austin esthetician Denise Bell shares the exact post-swim skincare routine to recover and prevent damage.
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Peptides vs. Retinol: Which Anti-Aging Ingredient Do You Actually Need?
Peptides or retinol for anti-aging? Austin esthetician Denise Bell breaks down how each works, who should use what, and how to combine them.
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