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What Are Ceramides In Skincare?
If your products suddenly stopped working, the problem probably isn't the products. Denise on what ceramides actually do, and how to tell if a leaking barrier is what you're dealing...
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Skincare After a Workout: Cleanse, Don't Scrub!
Sweat gets blamed for post-workout breakouts and it is almost never the culprit. What matters is what you do once you stop, and most people overcorrect.
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You Don't Have to Stop Retinol in Summer (But Fall Is the Easiest Time to Start)
Most people quit retinol every summer and start over every fall. Denise explains why that cycle is the reason it never works, and the one place to keep the bottle...
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Neck and Chest Skincare for Texas Sun
People spend years on their face and stop at the jawline. Denise Bell on why that shows up faster in Texas, and how to fix it in ten seconds a...
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Meet Denise: Inside the 5 Circle Studio in Westlake Hills
Where 5 Circle actually came from, what a consultation involves, and the walk-in Skincare Happy Hour on the 5th of every month at the Westlake Hills studio.
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The Best Sunscreen for Austin Heat (No White Cast)
The best sunscreen is the one you'll actually reapply. Denise Bell on matte vs dewy, white cast, and what survives an Austin afternoon.
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