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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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The best skincare routine for your 30s | 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   So you are in your thirties now and start to see changes in your skin you don’t like that much? Or you are wondering if it is too late to start with a skincare routine now, or if you are the right age to use retinol? Let’s talk about the best skincare routine in your 30s then!     Three things…

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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 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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Low Level Laser Therapy for hair growth – as good as minoxidil? | 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 If you follow my social media, you have surely seen a picture of me wearing a LED mask on my head and asked yourself: “Has she completely lost her mind now?” Well, I am not going to answer that, but I will explain why I used a LED mask on my scalp and why LED is only half of what you need…

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How to deal with large pores – the best ingredients and skincare tips | Ask Doctor Anne

Advertisement info: This is not a sponsored blogpost.   How can I shrink my pores? Why are my pores so big? Can you recommend skincare to make my pores disappear? My pores are so much larger now than they used to be, what can I do? These and similar questions reach me on all platforms, pores and pore size really seem to be a topic you are concerned with.     So, let’s talk about it! One thing right in advance though: You can’t really shrink your pores or make…

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All the benefits of Green Tea Extract in skincare | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR, OTHERS PURCHASED MYSELF AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   Drinking green tea is said to be the secret to a long and healthy life due to its inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, but is the same true for topical application of Green Tea Extract in your skincare products?     And why is it usually Green Tea you find in your skincare, not black or herbal? What is it…

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Exfoliation on retinoids – The best way to do it | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   Hey Doctor Anne, can I still exfoliate when on retinoids? How often can I use my AHAs with my Tretinoin? Do my chemical exfoliants go in the same routine as my retinol? I can’t count how many versions of this question I have had in the last years, and I get it. Retinoids on their own can be pretty intimidating, and no…

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Is fragrance in skincare bad for you? | Ask Doctor Anne

I don’t think there are many things that are discussed so passionately in my comment section as Fragrance in skincare. Is it really the worst thing you can do, will it contribute to skin aging and who should avoid fragranced products at all costs?     Let me take you through some numbers so you can make up your mind if or if not you want to avoid fragrance in your skincare products – because, spoiler, with a few exceptions it is a personal decision rather than a rule based…

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How to avoid and treat flaky skin on the face (not only) in winter | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO:  SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED AT THE END OF THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   Do you suffer from flaky skin on your face or body and want to know why? Or do you simply know that once the cold sets in, your face will start to peel, even though you moisturize?     No matter if flaky, peeling skin is a regular, seasonal or a first time thing for you, after reading…

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