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Retinol Day is on November 7, so we thought we'd take the time to dive into this beloved beauty ingredient. What is retinol? What does it do, and how should you be using it? What is retinol? Retinol is a form of vitamin A that is commonly added to skincare serums, lotions, and creams. It's used to treat acne and has many antiaging benefits. Retinol can be purchased over the counter or with a prescription for stronger versions. Retinol is used topically, meaning that it's put

Fall can present a whole host of challenges for the skin as the air gets cooler and drier. Not to worry, though--you can still get glowing fall skin as we transition from summer to the new season. Read on for our guide to glowing fall skin: Summer to Fall: What's Happening? The weather cools down, there's less humidity in the air, and indoor heating can dry your skin out further. Your skin may start feeling tight and dehydrated. Because of the weather change, your skin may pr

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

July 8 is National Love Your Skin Day, and at Salon Patrice, we're all about helping you love your skin, whether it's through a custom facial, helping you find skincare products to create your best routine, or assisting with a makeup application for an event. While loving your skin should happen year-round, this day is a great time to evaluate your routine and give your skin a little extra TLC. Here are our tips to celebrate Love Your Skin Day: Evaluate your routine: Your ski

Summer sunshine means glowing skin. More time outside means opportunities to burn, tan, dry out your skin in pool or ocean water, and that means this season is hard on your skin in its own way. So what can you do to be gentle on your skin and get that radiant summer glow? Here are our tips for glowing summer skin: Skip the tanning: We all know that UV rays are hard on the skin, so instead of hitting the tanning bed or tanning outside, try a gradual glow moisturizer or sunles

April 4 is Vitamin C Day, and while we often think of Vitamin C for immune health, it also offers many benefits for the hair, skin, and nails. ( Find a post about antioxidants in skincare here. ) Vitamin C benefits for the skin: Brightens and evens the skin tone: Vitamin C can inhibit melanin production, helping to fade brown spots and hyperpigmentation. It also brightens the skin tone, great for transitioning to spring and summer skincare. Boosts collagen production: Vitamin