Skincare - Life and DIY https://lifeanddiy.com Biohacking Experiments for the Infinitely Curious Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:28:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://lifeanddiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/faviconcurrent-250x250.png Skincare - Life and DIY https://lifeanddiy.com 32 32 iRestore Laser Face Mask Pro Review: A Closer Look at the Lasers (First Impressions) https://lifeanddiy.com/irestore-laser-face-mask-pro-closer-look/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:16:07 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=10108 I went looking for the most advanced, feature-rich LED mask I could find, and the iRestore Laser Face Mask Pro stood out: 150 low-level lasers, 8 wavelengths and a lot of power. Here's a closer look.

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]]> I Dug Into the Research on Bemotrizinol, the First New Sunscreen Filter in 20 Years https://lifeanddiy.com/bemotrizinol-sunscreen-research/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:14:04 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=9804 Everyone's calling it the first new sunscreen filter in 20 years. I wanted to know how much research is actually behind it, so I went through the safety studies myself.

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]]> The Glycolic Acid Toner I Keep Repurchasing: Good Molecules Review https://lifeanddiy.com/good-molecules-glycolic-toner-review/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:25 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=9778 This is my all-time favorite skincare product, and I repurchase it all the time. Here's what's in it, why it keeps my pores clear, and the one rule you can't skip when you use it.

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]]> Bio Pen 6 Microneedling Stamp: Quick Review + Tutorial https://lifeanddiy.com/biopen6-review-tutorial/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:13:12 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=9621 All about the Bio Pen 6, my first impressions and a tutorial on exactly how I use it. This is a great starter option if you're new to microneedling, and a great alternative to add in if you're already needling with a Dr. Pen.

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]]> Finally Found the Best Mineral Sunscreen - Papatui (No Microplastics or Petroleum) https://lifeanddiy.com/mineral-sunscreen-papatui-review-no-microplastics/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:29:43 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=9591 My favorite mineral sunscreen recently got discontinued, so I spent months searching for a replacement. What I found might actually be better! It's from a men's skincare brand owned by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, called Papatui. Their Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 is all mineral, has no hidden chemical UV filters, has no microplastics or petroleum-based ingredients - and it's a great price and applies beautifully (works well for all skin types).

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]]> Is This At-Home Anti-Aging Device Worth It? ZIIP Halo Honest 1st Impressions https://lifeanddiy.com/ziip-halo-2-honest-first-review/ Wed, 20 May 2026 16:18:58 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=9475 I'm a skeptic when it comes to skincare devices, but this one surprised me. My honest first impressions of the ZIIP Halo at-home anti-aging microcurrent skincare device. Is it worth it? Here's what surprised me after my first days using it.

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]]> The Last “Microplastic Free” Affordable Mineral Sunscreen Just Got Discontinued https://lifeanddiy.com/native-mineral-sunscreens-microplastics/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:07:46 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=9393 Native is phasing out their original Unscented Mineral Sunscreen, the only truly clean affordable microplastic-free mineral sunscreen I could confidently recommend. The reformulated replacement is a real downgrade - going from mostly natural ingredients to mostly synthetic ingredients.

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]]> Microneedling vs. Chemical Peels - Which One Gets Rid of Wrinkles? https://lifeanddiy.com/microneedling-vs-chemical-peels-wrinkles-honest-results/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:04:13 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=9361 How I Look Younger at 43 Than I Did at 35 - microneedling, peels and what actually works after 10 years of testing both and documenting everything with before and after photos, here's the honest breakdown.

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]]> Dr. Pen Hydra H6 Review - First Use, Demo & Results Update https://lifeanddiy.com/drpen-hydra-pen-h6-review-demo-results/ https://lifeanddiy.com/drpen-hydra-pen-h6-review-demo-results/#respond Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:50:16 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=9306 I've microneedled for years and never seen results this quickly from a single treatment. The Hydra Pen H6 is Dr. Pen's most unique innovation - and after one treatment, it's become my favorite device they've made. I share my full demo, honest first impressions, and results that I genuinely didn't see coming.

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]]> https://lifeanddiy.com/drpen-hydra-pen-h6-review-demo-results/feed/ 0 Microplastics in Mineral Sunscreen - What You Need to Know https://lifeanddiy.com/microplastics-in-mineral-sunscreen-what-you-need-to-know/ https://lifeanddiy.com/microplastics-in-mineral-sunscreen-what-you-need-to-know/#respond Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:22:09 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=9162 You may have switched from chemical to mineral sunscreen for cleaner ingredients, but most mineral formulas still contain microplastics. So even when you think you’re choosing the safer option, you might still be putting plastic on your skin every day without knowing it. Almost every mineral sunscreen I checked contained microplastics. I did manage to find two clean, affordable options.

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