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Ani Palen

POPSUGAR Contributor, Beauty

Latest Posts From Ani

How to Get Your Hormonal Acne Under Control
Beauty
10/13/2023

How to Get Your Hormonal Acne Under Control

Tackling the most common types of acne is quite the process as it is, but when you add hormones into the mix, it gets increasingly frustrating.

Is Retinol Really the Answer to All of Your Skin-Care Woes?
Beauty
05/20/2023

Is Retinol Really the Answer to All of Your Skin-Care Woes?

For many people in the skin-care world, retinol is considered liquid gold.

The Ultimate Guide to Lasers — and How to Find the Right One For You
Beauty
05/12/2023

The Ultimate Guide to Lasers — and How to Find the Right One For You

Real talk: just about every skin-care treatment, from at-home exfoliating treatments to in-office facials, pale in comparison to a good laser treatment.

How to Deal With and Prevent a Painful Piercing Infection
Beauty
06/14/2018

How to Deal With and Prevent a Painful Piercing Infection

As a full-blown skin-care junkie, one who keeps a stack of index cards filled with the names of ingredients and their benefits next to her bed, I have an embarrassing admission to make.

How to Detox Your Skin Like a Pro
Beauty
02/20/2017

How to Detox Your Skin Like a Pro

It's not exactly pleasant to think about, but every day, our faces are bombarded with toxins and impurities.

7 Affordable Moisturizers For Every Skin Type, According to Experts
Beauty
01/18/2017

7 Affordable Moisturizers For Every Skin Type, According to Experts

We all know that dry skin is a total drag.

Probiotics May Be the Secret Weapon to Finally Clearing Up Your Skin This Year
Beauty
01/08/2017

Probiotics May Be the Secret Weapon to Finally Clearing Up Your Skin This Year

For years, wellness experts and doctors have been touting the benefits of probiotics because they give us a healthy gut and help to keep our bodies in tiptop shape.

The Rejuvenating Treatment Celebs Are Finally Opening Up About
Beauty
01/07/2017

The Rejuvenating Treatment Celebs Are Finally Opening Up About

Recently my skin was looking a little worse for wear and in need of some serious maintenance.

Are You Overpaying For Face Cleanser? These 10 Affordable Options Actually Work
Beauty
08/14/2016

Are You Overpaying For Face Cleanser? These 10 Affordable Options Actually Work

If you're spending more than $20 on your cleanser, there's a good chance you're overpaying.