Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Is InstaNatural Vitamin C Serum a dupe for Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum? Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum is my fave Vitamin C serum for acne-prone skin. Why? It has Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP), a Vitamin C derivative that tackles both wrinkles and acne. Or I did… until InstaNatural Vitamin C Serum started giving it […]
What are the best antioxidants in your skincare products? Everyone’s raving about Vitamin C, but that’s not the only powerhouse that prevent wrinkles from making an early appearance. You also have Vitamin E, green tea… and a gazillion others that go by weird name that makes them look like dangerous chemicals when they’re the friendliest […]
Are you falling for these retinoid myths or can you tell fact from fiction? “You can’t use retinoids during the day! Are you crazy?! You’re gonna get wrinkles!” “Of course you can use them during the day. Just pile on your sunscreen.” “You don’t need to exfoliate if you use retinoids. They do that for […]
What are the best vitamin C serums? Vitamin C serums are a staple in my skincare routine. I don’t believe that any skincare products (apart from sunscreen) is a must for everyone. But it’s hard to find someone who wouldn’t benefit from a Vitamin C serum. This antiaging superstar fights wrinkles, boosts collagen and brightens […]
Are you curious about the benefits of Retinaldehyde, the new retinoid on the block? Lately, I’ve been cheating on Retinol with its cousin, Retinaldehyde. I know, I know. But, hear me out before judging me. I first met Retinol in my mid-20s. It promised to help me fight those pesky crows’ feet that were already […]
Did you know there’s snake venom in your skincare products?! Yes, snake venom. Rumour has it, it’s nature’s alternative to Botox. Or that’s what the manufacturer claims. In my mind, if I could talk to them, that’s what I imagine the dialogue to go like: “How did you get the inspiration for Syn-ake, your new […]
