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Research, routines, and honest takes on clean skincare — from the team behind Prospela.

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Face Towel Bacteria: What Actually Grows in 24 Hours

A towel that dries your face at 7 a.m. doesn't wait politely for laundry day. Here's the 24-hour timeline of what grows on damp cotton — and the washing habits that actually keep up.

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Close-up of an irritated eye with redness at the lash line — recurring styes and eyelid hygiene, Prospela

Why Do I Keep Getting Styes? Breaking the Recurrence Cycle

One stye is bad luck. The third one this year is a pattern — and patterns have causes. Here's why styes come back, and the daily habits that change the odds.

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Macro close-up of an eye, lashes, and brow with visible lash-line buildup — cleaning eyelash extensions and the lash line with Prospela eyelid cleanser

How to Clean Eyelash Extensions (and Why the Lash Line Matters)

Skipping lash-line cleansing is the fastest way to lose your extensions early — and irritate your eyes. Here's how to clean lashes and extensions safely, every day.

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Illustrated closed eye with lashes and tiny follicle dwellers — Demodex eyelash mites and eyelid-margin hygiene, Prospela

Demodex Eyelash Mites: What They Are, Why They Itch, and What Helps

Almost everyone carries Demodex mites in their lash follicles. When they overgrow, lids itch — especially at night. Here's what's actually going on, and the hygiene routine that helps keep things in check.

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Eyelid cleanser vs. baby shampoo for lash-line hygiene — Prospela

Eyelid Cleanser vs. Baby Shampoo: What to Use on Your Lash Line

For decades the advice was “dilute some baby shampoo.” Here's where that came from, what it was never built to do, and why eye-care practice has moved to purpose-made eyelid cleansers.

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Calm, recovered skin after a cosmetic procedure — Prospela post-procedure skincare

Post-Procedure Skincare: The 7-Day Window After Lasers, Peels & Microneedling

You just spent $300–1,500 on the procedure. The next seven days decide whether you get the result you paid for. A clinical look at the post-procedure window — and why a fresh towel is non-negotiable.

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Woman applying skincare with caffeine and peppermint ingredients — Prospela

Caffeine & Peppermint in Skincare: The Power Duo Your Skin Needs

From de-puffing tired eyes to energizing dull skin, caffeine and peppermint are two powerhouse ingredients transforming modern skincare.

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Woman in her 30s with clear, healthy skin — Prospela biodegradable face towels

Why Biodegradable Face Towels Are Better for Your Skin (and the Planet)

Discover why biodegradable face towels are the best choice for sensitive, acne-prone skin and a healthier planet.

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Close-up of a woman's clear, healthy skin — disposable vs. reusable face towels

Disposable Face Towels vs. Reusable Towels: Which Is Better for Your Skin?

Cotton or single-use? The honest answer depends on how you wash, how you dry, and who else touches the towel. Here is what the research supports — and what it doesn’t.

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