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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

There's nothing worse than waking up with a red, irritated pimple on any day of the week, let alone when there's an important event around the corner. While there are many different causes of acne (hormones, sleep, diet, environment, etc.), we're generally talking about light breakouts here. If you have persistent acne and heavy breakouts, we recommend seeing a dermatologist. Why do you get acne? Acne happens when pores become blocked by excess oil and dead skin cells, causin

We all know winter weather brings with it low humidity, less moisture, and that all leads to drier skin. What can you do to support your skin during the cold weather? Read on for our winter skin relief tips: Take lukewarm showers: Extremely hot showers, even though they feel good when it's cold, strip your skin of its natural oils. Shorter showers or baths are best. Use moisturizing soap: Soaps or shower gels with moisturizing ingredients, such as oatmeal, chamomile, aloe ver

Happy new year! Whether you're dedicated to your skincare routine or think you need to start one, there are always tips and tricks we can pick up to have glowy, beautiful skin. Here are the beauty habits you can try this year to get beautiful skin: Take off that makeup: If you use makeup wipes, try reusable makeup eraser wipes. You use them the same way as a makeup wipe; just get them wet and wipe off your makeup. If you don't like makeup wipes, try double cleansing, first wi

Need some last-minute gift ideas for the beauty lover in your life? We've got you covered! Salon Patrice has a ton of cute beauty products in stock, from hair to skin to nails! Whether you need a stocking stuffer or something for under tree, check out these last-minute beauty gift ideas: Gift certificate: Treat your loved one to a relaxing customized facial, a rejuvenating scalp facial, a mani/pedi, or a hair service. They're available in any amount you need and are great fo

If you, like many Americans, enjoyed all the delicious Thanksgiving food you could get your hands on, but see your skin is screaming in protest, we've got you covered. Here's our guide to helping your skin bounce back after too much turkey (or pumpkin pie!), so you can get back to your Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shopping in style: Hydrate: We know--a lot of our posts begin this way, but don't underestimate the importance of drinking water. After that giant Than

In recent weeks, we've gotten into nail myths , hair myths , and skincare myths . The time has come to tackle those pesky makeup myths, too! Read on to find our top makeup myths busted and start having fun with makeup again! Only expensive makeup is good: Just like with skincare, this is definitely not the case anymore (if it ever was). There's a common misconception that high price = high quality, but there are amazing drugstore brands out there that can help you get the l

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 know a daily skincare routine helps your skin look and feel its best, but how do you choose from the thousands of products that are on the market? Knowing your skin type and understanding what it means are the first steps toward choosing products that are right for you. The American Academy of Dermatologists recognizes five primary skin types: oily, dry, normal, combination, and sensitive. Since each of these skin types has its own unique characteristics and needs, the pr