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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Sensitivity & Redness

Can I use lemon juice, vinegar, or baking soda as a facial treatment?

I would not recommend making an acid or exfoliating treatment from kitchen ingredients. Home ingredients are…

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Dryness & Dehydration

Why does my skin still feel dry after hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid helps attract and hold water, but a serum alone may not provide enough protection against…

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Dryness & Dehydration

Should everyone try slugging with petrolatum?

I would not recommend it to everyone. Petrolatum can reduce water loss, but your symptoms, other products,…

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Dryness & Dehydration

Why does my skin feel tight a few hours after moisturizer?

Your moisturizer may not be meeting your needs, but it is not the only possibility. Where and when the…

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Dryness & Dehydration

Why is my skin still dry when I use a ceramide cream?

Ceramides are useful barrier-supporting ingredients, but one ingredient cannot compensate for a routine that…

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Sensitivity & Redness

Should I stop absolutely all skincare when my face is irritated?

My approach is to simplify rather than automatically remove every product. The goal is to remove unnecessary…

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Dryness & Dehydration

Do I need a hydrating serum under my moisturizer?

No. A well-suited moisturizer can provide enough hydration and help reduce water loss on its own. If the…

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Dryness & Dehydration

Can face oil replace moisturizer?

A pure face oil can soften skin and help reduce water loss, but it does not provide the same mix as a…

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Dryness & Dehydration

Can I leave a sheet mask on overnight?

Only use a product overnight if that is what its instructions specify. Leaving a product on longer than…

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