In today’s episode we discuss skin health, and why the typical approach to skin health doesn’t work. We also talk about one important thing you gotta do to allow your skin to actually heal, and got more nitty-gritty about the best skincare practices.

Love,

Olena

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Expecting a pimple to pop

My expectation if I get a pimple

Does a pimple deserve the starring role in your life?

What can you focus on instead?

What is normal, healthy skin?

What happens on the surface of your skin?

Who’s responsible for healing?

One thing you can do to heal

My thoughts on Proactiv

The wrong strategy for getting rid of acne

How we train our skin

Facial hair removal and irritation

What happens when you use jojoba oil long-term, an illustration

The unforeseen consequences of resilient skin

Where to start to understand the basics

How the weather affects skin

Q:What to do if a pimple pops on its own and starts leaking?

Prevention is easier than reversal

Skin type vs skin condition

Comparing your healing to another’s healing

How else to remove facial hair?

Niacinamide and purging

How long to use a routine before drawing conclusions?

How long does it take for a pimple to form?

Common skincare myths on the internet

Skin stuff vs. Skin care

Q: do you have any actionable advice on when I feel weighed down or kind of negative?

Why you have to stop calling it a suffering or struggle

Q: how to deal with people's mean comments on your skin condition?