sensitive skin

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    What does alcohol-free mean?

    I learned the hard way you don’t want alcohol in your skincare. I was 15 years old. Just as beauty obsessed as I am now. But, a lot less savvy. I had just started to put together a skincare routine for my skin and had heard toner was a must (I later learned it’s not). […]

  • mineral oil myths debunked

    5 Myths About Mineral Oil You Should Stop Believing Now

    You know how it goes. A jealous person spreads a juicy rumour. Everyone believes it because it’s so scary, who wants to take the risk if it turns out to be true? Then, the truth comes out. But, it’s too late. It doesn’t matter what the maligned guy says or does to prove his innocence, […]

  • Camille Knowles skincare routine interview

    Her Skincare Secrets: An Interview With Eczema Warrior Camille Knowles

    How do you deal with eczema-prone skin? While all your friends are playing around with the newest anti-aging serums, you’re stuck with ugly medicinal creams that don’t always put out the fire in your skin. Camille Knowles knows it first-hand. An eczema warrior herself, she’s tried everything to treat eczema once and for all. She’s […]

  • pai chamomile & rosehip calming day cream

    This Soothing Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be

    Have you checked the reviews for Pai Chamomile & Rosehip Calming Day Cream? Half of them swear this moisturiser can soothe their sensitive, even eczema-prone skin. The other half that it turns their skin into a red, irritated mess. Who the heck is right? I mean, a moisturiser can’t possibly give such completely different results, […]

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    How Often Should You Exfoliate With AHAs/BHA?

    “How often should you exfoliate with AHAs/BHA? The instructions on my glycolic acid exfoliant say I need to apply it every night. But then why is my skin so dry all of a sudden?” Exfoliating acids are double-edged swords. Use them right and they’ll brighten up your skin, smooth out your wrinkles and unclog your […]

  • use vitamin c and glycolic acid together

    Can You Use L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) & Glycolic Acid Together?

    “I exfoliate with glycolic acid. Can I follow it up with vitamin C?” Short answer: yes, you can. But that doesn’t mean that you should… Long answer: it’s complicated. Here’s what I mean: What The Heck Is L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)? L-Ascorbic Acid is the pure form of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that: Fights […]