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Hello, pumpkin! It's officially October, and Salon Patrice is embracing pumpkin season by offering a new pumpkin facial peel (find our facial information here)! We thought we'd also take the time to dig into the many beauty benefits of pumpkin for your hair, skin, and nails. Skincare: Antioxidants: Pumpkin is rich in antioxidants like Vitamin C, which help to fight against free radicals like UV rays and environmental pollution, which can cause signs of aging. Not only is a pu

August 15 is National Honey Bee Day, so we're highlighting two popular beauty ingredients: honey and beeswax! What are the benefits of honey and beeswax in your beauty products? Honey in skincare: Hydration: Honey, particularly raw honey, is deeply hydrating and acts as a natural humectant that draws moisture into the skin. Acne relief: Honey has natural antibacterial properties, so it fights acne and reduces inflammation from breakouts. Gentle exfoliation: Honey's lactic aci

Now that the weather is warming up and we're getting more sunshine each day, it's time to start thinking about transitioning your winter skincare to spring. During fall and winter, we focus on getting skin the extra hydration it needs. During the spring and summer, there is more moisture in the air, so your skin won't dry out as quickly. However, some skin conditions don't fare as well in the spring and summer, such as excess oil, hyperpigmentation, and sun sensitivity. Here'

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'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...