Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Benzoyl Peroxide VS Salicylic Acid: which one is better for acne? If you’ve ever experienced acne, you’re no stranger to these actives. For decades now, they’ve been the two top treatments dermatologists recommend over and over again for acne. There’s a reason for that: they work. In slightly different ways. Yep, multiple factors contribute to […]
What are the best skincare products for dry AND acne-prone skin? Skincare shopping is hard enough when you’re dealing with only one problem. But dry skin prone to acne? That’s hands down one of the most frustrating skin types to deal with. If you try to give acne the boot, you risk stripping your skin […]
Got a sunburn? Use aloe vera. Can’t stop scratching an itchy rash? Use aloe vera. Skin so dry it hurts? Use aloe vera. This little plant is said to be the cure for pretty much every skin ailment – and it’s been doing that for centuries. Did you know aloe was one of the most […]
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 […]
Move over, Benzoyl Peroxide. Zinc’s the new acne fighter on the block. Riding the wave of natural skincare, this mineral’s recently found its way into all kinds of products for oily skin, from lightweight moisturisers to spot treatments. I totally see why: it’s natural, gentle and said to help regulate oil production and kick acne […]
Can you use retinol and salicylic acid together? These two acne fighters are a must to treat breakouts – and keep them from coming back. But, word on the street is they don’t play well with each other. They can cancel each other out or, worse, give you a bad case of irritation. Is that […]
