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.

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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...

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Top Tips for a Healthy Gut

Some of our body’s most important players are found in the gut. In fact, about 80% of the body’s immune system resides in the lining of it, and 70% of our white blood cells are found there. Hippoc...

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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...

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Intentional Living and Journaling

In a busy, fast-paced world, taking a moment and making decisions with intention is a method for making sure your choices are based on your values and goals.

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...

5 Tips for Creating Your At-Home Spa

Dubois Beauty was born in a spa - created by Denise Dubois, founder and head of Complexions, two spas in upstate New York. Drawing from the natural surrounding and her expertise in esthetics, Denis...

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10 Tips for Getting Real about Work-Life Balance

There are only 24 hours in the day, but more and more often, we find ourselves wishing we could squeeze in extra time, if just to get a head start on that next project or to catch up with a friend.

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...

Inflammation and Your Skin: Everything You Need to Know

Inflammation is a term that has been buzzing around wellness circles for years, but it is so much more than just a buzzword; it could be the key to understanding where that brand-new breakout came ...