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You keep seeing “peptides” on labels. Here’s the plain-English version. 🧪

Peptides are short chains of amino acids — the same building blocks your skin already uses. “Signaling” peptides are the ones formulated to communicate with skin.

What that means for you, honestly: peptides are one of the most studied ingredient families in skincare for the look of firmness and the appearance of fine lines. They’re also famously easy to tolerate. No purge. No peeling. No two-week adjustment period where you hide from people.

That last part is why we love them for melanated and reactive skin. You get to work on the look of texture and firmness without the irritation that can leave a dark mark behind.

Three peptides is good. Five is better. Remember that. 👀

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Summer’s technically almost over. Georgia did not get the memo. ☀️

It’s September and we’re still walking out the door into full sun, still sweating through the parking lot, still squinting on the way to the car. The season changes on a calendar. The UV doesn’t.

That’s the part people miss. September sun in the South is not “fall sun.” Your skin can’t tell what month it is — it just knows what’s hitting it. And UV is what shows up later as uneven-looking tone and dark marks that take a lot longer to fade than they took to arrive.

So yes. Still applying. Every morning, all year. 🤎

Luminous Defense SPF 50. Broad spectrum. Water-resistant for 40 minutes. No white cast — on any shade.

Repost of Moein Villanueva — thank you for showing what it actually looks like on. 💛

Sunscreen isn’t a summer product. It’s a Tuesday product.

🔗 Shop Luminous Defense — link in bio.

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Flawless makeup starts before the makeup. 💄

Celena Spencer said it better than we could — you cannot have flawless makeup without skin prep.

Her three steps: cleanse, moisturize, then makeup. That’s the whole prep routine. No 12-step anything.

Radiance Refresh Cleanser to start clean and fragrance-free. Matte Brilliance because sometimes you don’t want a dewy face — you want skin that’s moisturized and a finish that stays matte under everything you put on top of it.

And Luminous Defense SPF 50, which she white-cast tested on camera. Because we know that’s the first question every brown skin girl asks. 🤎 Water-resistant for 40 minutes, so you know exactly when to reapply.

Thank you for this one. 💛

Cleanse. Treat. Protect. Three steps, five minutes — same system, whether or not makeup is going over it.

🔗 Shop the system — link in bio.

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👀 One question, two dermatologists, two honest confessions — “what did you get wrong about your own skin?”

Dr. Kenyatta: skipping moisturizer. Her oily skin was actually overproducing oil because she wasn’t hydrating it — a lightweight moisturizer calmed it down.

Dr. Tunisia: not realizing her skin was sensitive. Over-exfoliating left her barrier inflamed — so she traded acids for bakuchiol + peptides that smooth and brighten without stripping a layer.

Two derms, same lesson: less is more. The fix they both reach for → our Bakuchiol + Peptide Matte Brilliance Moisturizer. 💛

What did you get wrong about your skin? 👇

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“This is an excellent sunscreen — mineral, zinc oxide, and it does NOT leave a white cast.” - Atlanta Dermatologist | Sion W. Jasmine, MD

A nice glow, extra coverage for sensitive + photosensitive skin, and bakuchiol inside as a gentle retinol alternative.
Developed by two dermatologists right here in Atlanta 🍑 — reviewed by another who gets it.
Thank you Jasmine, this one means a lot. 💛

🔗 Luminous Defense SPF 50 — link in bio.
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Send this to the friend who swears their tinted moisturizer is doing all the work. 👀

🔗 Luminous Defense SPF 50 — link in bio.

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Same question. Two dermatologists. Two honest answers.

Ep 1 → What’s the most overrated skincare product on the market right now?

🔗 Our three-step system — no overrated add-ons required. Link in bio.

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🩺 “I have melanin, I tan, I don’t burn — so I need less sunscreen in summer.” Let’s talk about that. ✋🏾

This is the myth I hear most as a dermatologist, and UV Safety Month is the time to clear it up.

Yes — melanin offers some natural protection. But it’s roughly the equivalent of SPF 13, and it does NOT shield you from:

🌑 Hyperpigmentation and uneven tone (UV is the #1 trigger)
🔥 Melasma that deepens all summer
📋 Skin cancers that get caught later in our community — and have worse outcomes

Summer UV is stronger, the days are longer, and reflection off water and pavement adds up fast. “I don’t burn” is not the same as “I’m protected.”

Daily mineral SPF isn’t about fear. It’s the single best anti-aging, even-tone step you can take — and it’s the easiest one to keep simple.

🔗 Sun protection without the white cast. Link in bio. 💛

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*Disclaimer: The information distributed by Levels 2 Skin on social media is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your dermatologist for any concerning skin changes.*