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The PillowtalkDerm Testing Process Behind Our Major Fade Solution System
Skin nerds who have been on the PillowtalkDerm journey since its inception know of Dr. Idriss’ struggles with hyperpigmentation. Tired of skincare’s culture of maximalist...
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Major Fade and Sergeant Retinol Make One Hell of a Combo For...
As you guys know, our love for retinol runs so deep. Honestly, if there was ever such a thing as the fountain of youth, retinol...
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Our Major Fade System Is The Pigmentation Solution You’ve Been Waiting For
Skin nerds, we f**king did it. After 2 years in the making, our line of fact-based solution-driven skincare is finally here with our...
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My Melasma Journey and What Worked For Me
A lot of you are probably familiar with my melasma journey. It's something that I've struggled with since 2019, and what sparked my...
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How to Patch Test Your New Skincare Product
When introducing a new product to your skincare routine, I always advise that you patch test first, especially if you have sensitive skin....
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Everything You Need to Know About Acne Scars and How to Fade...
Something to keep in mind about acne scars is that they’re not all created equal. There’s the general presumption...
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Social Media Can’t Stop Talking About Skin Purging, But Is It Fact...
Envision this, you’re a retinol freshman on your way to Ultra or Sephora to finally dip your toes in the retinol pool. You've...
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What’s Triggering Your Rosacea? (and the Best OTC Treatments to Soothe It)
This particular article is dedicated to my fellow rosacea sufferers. First and foremost, you’re not alone and secondly, I’m cognizant of the deeper...
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Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About Keratosis Pilaris (AKA Chicken Skin)
For those wondering what on earth is even keratosis pilaris — well, in short, keratosis means ‘too much keratin’ while pilaris translates to ‘hair follicle’ in Latin. Jointly, they form the...
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5 Signs You’ve Wrecked Your Skin Barrier (And How to Fix It)
Our skin is not only the largest organ of the body, but in my book, it is the most important as well. If your skin...
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Your Intro to Alopecia (And Why it’s Not Created Equal)
Al·o·pe·ci·a /ˌaləˈpēSH(ē)ə/ the partial or complete absence of hair from areas of the body where it normally grows; baldness. Alopecia is a broad term describing...
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Everything You Need to Know About Dark Circles
Recently, while reading through all of your Youtube and IG comments, I noticed one particular question come up time and time again, and this was:...
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Avoid These 10 Acne Mistakes, and Your Skin Will Thank You!
If your skin has recently been going through a sudden spell of out-of-the-blue breakouts, you’re not alone. Instinctively, our immediate reaction is to seize hold...
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