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The Skincare Journal

Dr. Beth holding a bottle of retinol and pointing out the 7 retinol mistakes
  • by Elizabeth Matre DNP, CNP

7 Retinol Mistakes That Can Damage Your Skin Barrier

Retinol can smooth texture, brighten dull skin, and soften fine lines — but only when used wisely. Here are 7 retinol mistakes that can irritate your skin barrier and how to start smarter.

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7 Vitamin C Serum Mistakes That Are Stealing Your Glow
  • by Elizabeth Matre DNP, CNP

7 Vitamin C Serum Mistakes That Are Stealing Your Glow

Using Vitamin C but still not seeing brighter skin? Dr. Beth breaks down 7 common Vitamin C serum mistakes that may be stealing your glow, from wrong layering to poor storage and skipping SPF.

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Lumecca IPL hand piece at Fix Studios Cincinnati Mason
  • by Elizabeth Matre DNP, CNP

Lumecca IPL Cincinnati Mason: 5 Skin Changes to Expect After IPL

Lumecca IPL Cincinnati Mason may help fade stubborn age spots and sun damage. Learn what happens after IPL, why spots may darken first, and how to protect your results.

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Sun Damage Treatment: Why Your Skin Looks Older After 40
  • by Elizabeth Matre DNP, CNP

Sun Damage Treatment: Why Your Skin Looks Older After 40

Sun damage can build quietly for years before showing up as brown spots, dullness, fine lines, redness, and uneven tone. Learn why skin often looks older after 40 and how treatments like Lumecca IPL may help.

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4 Skincare Habits Wrecking Your Skin Barrier
  • by Elizabeth Matre DNP, CNP

4 Skincare Habits Wrecking Your Skin Barrier

A damaged skin barrier can make your skin feel tight, stingy, red, and unpredictable. Here are 4 habits that may be making it worse, plus the simple 3-step routine that helps calm things down. The structure and keyword focus below follow your uploaded video script, title choice, supporting FAQ, and Fix Studios positioning.

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Natural Botox Cincinnati Before & After image of a woman at Fix Studios Cincinnati Mason OH
  • by Elizabeth Matre DNP, CNP

Botox Cincinnati Before & After: What Natural Results Actually Look Like

Botox Cincinnati Before & After can look refreshed, natural, and still like you. See how forehead Botox, crow’s feet treatment, lip flips, and subtle brow refreshes create soft, balanced results without the frozen look.

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Woman apply hyaluronic acid serum the wrong way and drying out her skin
  • by Elizabeth Matre DNP, CNP

#1 Hyaluronic Acid Serum Mistake That Dries Skin Out

If your hyaluronic acid serum is making your skin feel tighter instead of more hydrated, the problem may be your technique. Here’s the #1 mistake, the simple fix, and the routine changes that help dry skin feel softer, smoother, and more comfortable.

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Why your skin loses glow after 35
  • by Elizabeth Matre DNP, CNP

Why Your Skin Loses Glow After 35 and What Actually Helps

Skin loses glow after 35 for a few clear reasons. This post explains what causes dull skin and what actually helps, from sunscreen and retinoids to professional treatments.

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Botox Alternatives: What Works Better for Firmer Skin?
  • by Elizabeth Matre DNP, CNP

Botox Alternatives: What Works Better for Smoother, Firmer Skin?

Looking for Botox alternatives? This guide explains what actually works for smoother, firmer skin, from retinoids and SPF to microneedling, Morpheus8, and PDO threads.

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