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You know those ads that scream "Erases fine lines and wrinkles in just 5 days!!" at you? If it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is. Dr. Gropper strongly
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suggests that you take any ridiculous ad, before/after photo, and outrageous video with a grain of salt. If you've got skin issues that bug you and require a little
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extra TLC to improve, put your cash towards professional lasers and peels. When done correctly by a licensed pro, these will certainly leave you with significantly noticeable results.
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According to Esthetic Director Cara Brackman, at-home peels are often contain chemicals that are too harsh for the skin, and that could do more harm than good in the long
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run. She recommends sticking with the pros for procedures like this for best results.
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This goes for those expensive microdermabrasion kits, too. "These treatments should always be done by a licensed professional that has accurate knowledge about skin conditions, types and how the skin works.
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At-home kits that make these claims... don’t have enough active ingredients to actually make a change or difference in the skin and are therefore, a waste of money, " she
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Americans spend upwards of $11 billion each year on skin care products, and that number has only gone up in the past few years. With companies coming out with products that they market as miraculous and life-altering (next to an impossibly improved before/after photo) every day, it's hard to separate what's worth your hard-earned cash from what isn't. That's where the pros come in.
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