Taking the guesswork out of skincare
What are the best eye creams? Facial moisturisers you can use on the eye area, too. I’m not kidding. The eye area may be thinner and more delicate, but most brands don’t bother using gentler ingredients for it. And its special needs? Please! Show me a cream that has REALLY reduced your dark circles… Eye […]
Can we talk about anti-aging myths for a second? I don’t know about you, but I’m so tired of false promises and bogus claims blown up of all proportions: 🤥 “Better than Botox!” 🤥 “Exercise those facial muscles, like you would your abs!”. 🤥 “Moisturize daily and you’ll look 10 years younger”. That’s just some […]
Ever heard of retinol breakout? This anti-aging superstar is known to solve every kind of skin condition, from premature wrinkles to dark spots and acne. There’s only a catch: in most cases, it makes your skin worse before it makes it better. If you’re new to retinol, you may already have experienced the dreaded retinol […]
Have you heard? The French swear a glass of red wine at dinner is the secret behind their youthful complexion. I don’t drink wine (boring teetotal here!), so I need to get my fix in another way. And that got me wondering… What if I add grape seed extract to my skincare routine? You’ve heard […]
Got oily skin and your Vitamin C serum makes you breakout? You’re not imagining things. There are lots of different types of Vitamin C out there, but only one is suitable for oily skin: Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (or SAP, for short). I usually recommend the original form of Vitamin C, L-Ascorbic Acid, to all my […]
What are the best Murad products? Dr Murad’s philosophy is simple: skincare is healthcare. His brand is all about bringing you actives that really work, so you can slow down premature aging, fight acne, and achieve all your skin goals. Does it deliver? For the most part, yes. But, like every skincare brand, Murad has […]
