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In honor of Hyaluronic Acid Day on January 21, we're taking a look into this widely-used skincare ingredient. What is hyaluronic acid? How can it help your skin? What are the best ways to use it? We've got the answers to all these questions and more. What is hyaluronic acid? According to the Cleveland Clinic , hyaluronic acid is "a gooey, slippery substance that your body produces naturally." It's been found in the joints, eyes, and skin. Hyaluronic acid has many functions i

In the past few weeks, we've been working to bust some common hair , nail , skincare , and makeup myths, so now we're turning our attention to waxing myths. Waxing is a popular, easy form of hair removal, but there are plenty of myths surrounding it. Read on for our top waxing myths, busted: Waxing makes your hair grow back thicker: This is false. Waxing removes the hair at the root, so it takes longer to recover and grow back. Shaving simply cuts the hair at the skin and doe

We've done posts about why it's important to get manicures and pedicures , and even scalp facials . It's about time we talked about why it's important to invest in a facial! We offer many different customized facial services ( find them all here ) at Salon Patrice, so we're here to share why you should get a facial: But first: What is a facial? Facials are noninvasive treatments that deeply cleanse, exfoliate, extract (in the case of blackheads or acne), treat problem areas

We've talked recently about hair care myths and nail myths , so now it's time to bust those skincare myths! There is a lot of misinformation floating around on the internet, so we're here to guide you toward making the best, healthiest choices for your skin. Here are the top skincare myths we're busting: You don't need sunscreen on cloudy days: Definitely a myth. The fact is that UV rays can penetrate clouds, and up to 80% of UV rays can reach your skin on cloudy days. On c

You've probably heard the word antioxidant used in beauty products and know they're supposed to be good for your skin. What are...