By Lauren Kim at Allure Beauty Bar, Burnaby

Skin Dictionary

Skincare questions, answered simply. My approach starts with your skin as it is today, keeps recovery in mind, and adds treatment only when there is a clear reason.

General education, not a diagnosis or prescription. Advice for your own skin depends on your skin, medical history and current treatments.

Lauren Kim

Korean Skin Specialist & Founder of Allure Beauty Bar

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Aging & Fine Lines

Can I use my eye cream all over my face?

If the product is suitable for your skin and its directions allow it, the main drawback is often cost…

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Aging & Fine Lines

Can eye cream get rid of dark circles?

Sometimes skincare can help the appearance, but dark circles have different causes. The treatment has to…

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Treatments & Recovery

Are raised and indented acne scars treated the same way?

No. Scar shape affects treatment choice, and raised scars need a different assessment from indented scars.…

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Aging & Fine Lines

Are peptides or collagen creams an alternative to retinol?

They are not interchangeable. A peptide or antioxidant formula may suit someone who wants a gentler cosmetic…

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Treatments & Recovery

Is breaking out after a facial always purging?

No. New bumps can be related to irritation, a product reaction, or other causes, so purging should not be the…

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Treatments & Recovery

Will a home LED mask replace professional treatment?

I would not promise an equivalent result. Some red-light devices can be useful as an additional treatment,…

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Aging & Fine Lines

Will gua sha permanently lift my face?

I would not promise permanent lifting or collagen rebuilding from gua sha. If you enjoy the ritual, gentle…

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Treatments & Recovery

I have had several scar treatments. Do I need deeper needling?

Deeper is not automatically the next step. Before changing depth, I would reassess the scar type, treatment…

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Treatments & Recovery

Can I do microneedling at home to save money?

I would not provide a home needling protocol. Devices that puncture the skin can cause injury, infection, or…

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