The Triple Helixian
John
Why and How to Mix Sunscreens
Question: Why should I mix sunscreens? Answer: There are several plausible scenarios where mixing a sunscreen with another skin care product would yield a desirable outcome. The reasons can usually be placed under two broad categories: a cosmetic or formulary concern. A cosmetic concern would be if for example, you’d like the sunscreen to mattify more quickly or to … Continue reading
Paula’s Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream
Paula’s Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream: ($19.95 for 2 oz) Positives: This product has a ton of jojoba seed oil, whose similarities to sebum composition should relieve truly dry skin types. There are also moderate to high amounts of the epidermal barrier components: ceramide 3, cholesterol as well sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and squalane, which are water-binding agents. Finally, it … Continue reading
Come Out! (With Your Skin Care) Mia Abelhammer!
Introduction: Mia has what appears to be combination skin, which is oily in the T-zone and dry everywhere else. The climate she lives in is humid, which exacerbates the oily areas, while slightly relieving the dry ones. Fortunately, despite the constant humidity and oiliness, Mia only breaks out occasionally with whiteheads. However, she does have to deal … Continue reading
Has anyone ever said something about your skin that made you feel hurt? How did you deal with it?
Of course! I remember one time in middle school, when a friend commented that my skin looked like I scraped my face on the concrete or something. It was just so red and “holey” looking. Naturally, to seem “cool” because I apparently cared about that aspect of my persona back then, I just laughed it off … Continue reading
Come Out! (With Your Skin Care) Lisa Thompson!
Introduction: Lisa is middle-aged and blessed with “normal” skin, meaning that she experiences only mild bouts of dry or oily skin; any deviations are likely the result of seasonal changes in the weather. But no extreme climate conditions are experienced as Lisa spends most of her time indoors. However, this doesn’t mean that Lisa has no issues when it comes to her skin. … Continue reading
Paula’s Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Toner
Paula’s Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Toner: ($15.95 for 6 oz) Positives: This contains efficacious amounts of water-binding agents and fatty acids like glycerin, sodium PCA, phospholipids, lecithin, and linoleic acid. It also has potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatories including high amounts of green tea, willow herb, and grape seed extract, and moderate amounts of vitamins C and E. Neutrals: Although this … Continue reading
My Story & Routine in Detail: Updated Skin Care History
Current Routine: Morning: Part 1: For a more detailed explanation, click HERE. Cleanser: (Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Oil-Reducing Cleanser) Toner: (Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner) Treatment: (Paula’s Choice CLEAR Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution) Lip Moisturizer: (MAC Lip Conditioner in a Tube) OR Lip Moisturizer with SPF: (Jack Black Black Tea and Blackberry Intense … Continue reading
The Skin Saga: Breaking Blemish
Want to look like a Cullen? Hopefully this will help! xD Here’s the link for my second full-length Temptalia post! Trust me, it’s a long one; it’s twice as long as the last one. Haha! Enjoy. http://www.temptalia.com/the-skin-saga-breaking-blemish Feel free to comment on this page or the Temptalia counterpart.
Come Out! (With Your Skin Care) Jessica Meyers!
Introduction: Jessica has mostly dry skin with some oiliness on the forehead that is exasperated by the climate that she lives in, which is sometimes hot and humid, and at other times cold and arid. Occasionally, she break outs around the mouth and forehead areas during a woman’s “time of the month.” Her acne is characterized as mostly whiteheads with some blackheads peppered on the nose area. Also, … Continue reading
The Triple Helixian 