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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Dryness & Dehydration

Do I need a face mask every day?

No extra daily step is automatically needed. A mask may add hydration, but it should fit your routine and its…

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Pores & Texture

Are the black dots on my nose all blackheads?

No. Some are sebaceous filaments, normal structures that help move oil through pores. Trying to make every…

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Acne & Breakouts

Why am I getting acne in my thirties?

Adult acne can involve hormones, products, stress, and other factors. Adult acne deserves the same careful…

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Acne & Breakouts

How long should I try an acne product before changing it?

Acne treatment takes weeks, not days. Many treatments need around six to eight weeks of consistent, directed…

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Acne & Breakouts

Should I squeeze closed bumps myself?

I would avoid forcing them out. Repeated pressure can make the area more irritated and leave marks. If the…

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Acne & Breakouts

I break out before every period. Can skincare prevent it completely?

I would not promise complete prevention. Tracking the timing can help you explain the pattern when you seek…

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Acne & Breakouts

When should painful acne be checked by a dermatologist?

Deep, painful breakouts deserve medical assessment, especially when they return in the same place or leave…

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Pores & Texture

Can skincare make my pores smaller?

Skincare can help pores look less noticeable, but it cannot erase them. A realistic goal is making pores look…

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Pores & Texture

Do these tiny white bumps mean milia?

Milia are small keratin-filled cysts, but a photo alone may not distinguish them from other bumps. The…

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