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In honor of National Skin Barrier Day on Thursday, March 12, we're diving deep into this mysterious term. What is the skin barrier? What does it do, and what do people mean when they say they damaged it? How can you repair your skin barrier? We'll tackle all these questions and more below! What is the skin barrier? You may know that your skin is made up of layers . According to Heathline, " The outermost layer is called the stratum corneum . Some people describe this as a 'br

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

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

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