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Jen has been a licensed cosmetologist for 14 years and with About.com since 2008. As a seasoned beauty writer, Jen is able to take her knowledge, love of skin care and passion for writing and combine them.

Experience:

Through ample amounts of training and hands-on experience, Jen has become trusted expert in the skin care industry.

Jen has direct knowledge on a vast amount of product lines, which makes helping people find the right combination of products for their individual skin type easy.

Education:

Jen graduated cosmetology school in 1997 and holds a license to practice cosmetology in the state of Wisconsin. She has completed continuing education classes over the years, focusing specifically on skin care.

From Jen Adkins:

I'm a skin and body care product junkie! To me, there is just no such thing as too many lotions or shower gels. When it comes to skin care, I'm a firm believer in finding great products, not expensive ones. I'll let you know if I think something is over priced, splurge-worthy, or not worth your money.

We're all looking for products that actually work, and the shelves are full of products claiming to be miracle workers. I'll help you find the ones that do what they say, and steer you clear of the ones that won't. I'll also help you decipher ingredient labels helping you become your own expert. Because that's my goal! I want to help you become your own expert in skin care.

Skin Care Questions

Email Jen with your skin care questions - they may be featured online.

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Media Contacts:

Jen has taken part in radio, TV, print and online interviews and is available as a skin care expert for interviews and other commentary. Email Jen to discuss as well as to get submission guidelines for product reviews.

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