Welcome to our
clear skin lifestyle library

Herein is the bread and butter of the acne-safe lifestyle, that will accelerate and prolong your results. Switching up your skin products is a big part of the battle, but implementing what you learn here will help you not only maintain your clear complexion, but also promote a healthier life in the long term.

There is a plethora of useful (and seemingly random but totally game changing) information found here, so take your time browsing. Use our search function to find what you're looking for - we've probably written a ditty on it. And if not, please reach out so we can!

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elmo + lupita talk SKIN

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click the image to see them chat about skin :)

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safe and sound hair products - UPDATED AUG 2026

By natalie barnett

originally written by esthetician natalie barnett updated in 2026 by kimberly tan -- i often have to deal a heartbreaking...

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gelatin: an amazing superfood reinvented!

By kerry watson

not the kind of gelatin we're talking about. well kind of, but without the artificial colors, condensed milk or booze....

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tips for the (hard to reach) back acne

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we have a few back acne clients who aren't as yoga practiced (aka flexible), and so have a hard time...

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mineral foundation makeup conversion chart

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hey sS'ers, we've finally been able to get enough real-life people in to accurately see which colors look best on...

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oil in, oil out.  but is it acne-safe? - UPDATED JAN 2026

oil in, oil out. but is it acne-safe? - UPDATED JAN 2026

By KIMBERLY TAN

which oils are the healthiest and acne safest for cooking, eating and using on the skin in products like lipbalm, lipstick, face creams, and face oils

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