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A blonde woman looking sceptical at a picture of a salmon with the words "Salmon Sperm?" written next to her head

06 Dez. 2025 Skincare Comment

PDRN treatment for antiaging: The Salmon Sperm Facial explained! | 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 Is someone really injecting salmon sperm into their face? As odd as it may sound, both yes — and no, not literally. The treatment often called a „salmon sperm facial“ refers to PDRN, or polydeoxyribonucleotide, a fragment of DNA extracted from fish sperm, typically from rainbow trout or chum salmon. Despite its slightly shocking nickname, this ingredient is highly processed and…

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06 Dez. 2024 Skincare Comment

Skin Hydration 101: How to Prevent Dehydrated Skin and Improve Skin Barrier Function | 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 As soon as the weather gets colder, our skin starts to act up. It gets tight, itchy, looks flaky and dull and maybe even starts to break out more than you are used to. What if I told you that the underlying problem in all of these cases is most likely a change in the skins moisture content aka dehydrated skin?…

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28 Juni 2024 Skincare Comment

The Truth About Skincare Fridges: What Works and What Doesn’t | 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 they did every summer for the last couple of years, skincare fridges are making a comeback on my social media feed, prompting the question: Is keeping your skincare in a fridge actually necessary? Will it increase performance or can it actually make your products worse? Are there certain skin conditions that might benefit more than others and if you…

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02 Feb. 2024 Skincare Comment

Understanding Psoriasis: Effective Treatments and Comprehensive Care | 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 Thick scaly patches on your limbs, hair line and maybe even trunk that don’t go away, no matter how diligently you moisturize? This might be Psoriasis, an autoimmune disorder that affects the skin, but also many other organs and usually requires medical treatment. But what actually is Psoriasis? Why is it dangerous, can it be cured, which skincare products…

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19 Jan. 2024 Skincare 11 comments

The benefits of acids 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 I get so many questions regarding the use of acids in your skincare routine, I figured it was about time I dedicated a blopost to them: Which acids are there, which one is best for which skin type, how often do you use them and what can you combine them with. The focus will be on the exfoliating acids…

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The best skincare routine when working out

05 Jan. 2024 Lifestyle 2 comments

What is the best pre and post workout skincare routine? | 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 Is working out regularly on your list of New Year’s Resolutions and you are wondering if you need a special skincare routine before and after hitting the gym? Or do you already have a workout schedule, but struggle with breakouts on your face or your body whenever you stick to it? No matter what, you have come to the…

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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: The Secret to Deep Hydration 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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