Beauty & Wellness Blog

Welcome to the Dubois Beauty Blog, your space to discover expert skincare insights, clean beauty tips, and wellness inspiration from esthetician and founder Denise Dubois. Learn how to care for your skin with simplicity, intention, and results that last.

Acer Rubrum from the Boreal Forest

Acer Rubrum Extract comes from the bark of the red maple tree. These trees are most commonly found in the Boreal forests, which are the northernmost forests on earth and have evolved to withstand s...

Ingredient Spotlight: AHAs

Alpha Hydroxy Acids are water soluble acids found in plants and animal byproducts. They are a “chemical exfoliant” which means they use acids to clean away dead skin cells. AHAs are known for creat...

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Physical Activity and Skin Health

Physical activity is a movement that requires the use of your muscles and burns energy and calories. There are many types of exercise and finding a style of exercise that fits your body, lifestyle,...

Your Skin 101

“I’m a big believer in that if you focus on good skincare, you really won’t need a lot of makeup.” – Demi Moore Your skin is the largest organ in your body and performs many important functions. ...

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Dermal Rolling and Microneedling 101

Dermal needling (also known as collagen induction therapy) is a very popular skincare treatment. This procedure involves pricking the skin multiple times with a specially designed device containing...

Dubois skincare products lined up on a bathroom sink beside a faucet and mirror, including Saratoga Minerals Mist, Dew Drops Serum, AHA Cleansing Milk, Vital A Serum, and Clarity Hydrogel Moisturizer.

What is a Clean Product?

The goal of skincare products today is to get results, and we are making products to reach the deeper layers of the skin so they can be the most effective in treating the skin and achieving those r...

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The Truth About Sun Protection

In my experience, most people do not understand the importance of using sun protection to protect the body from the harmful effects of UV rays. Our body’s defense against these damaging rays result...

Are AHAs Good for Your Skin?

Your “AHA” Moment: These Natural Exfoliants Pack a Punch No good skincare routine is complete without exfoliation. This step power washes away dead and damaged skin cells to deliver a dewy glow. O...

Four Pillars of Skincare

There are four pillars of skincare for optimal skin rejuvenation and healthy age management. They are: Gentle removal of dead skin (Exfoliation) Use of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredien...

Is Retinol Good for Your Skin?

There are few skincare ingredients that deliver quite as many benefits as retinol. This powerhouse ingredient has been shown to visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles, stimulate the production of c...