Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Salicylic Acid VS Mandelic Acid: which one is better at treating acne? Salicylic acid has been the only exfoliant I’ve recommended to acne-prone skin for years. There’s nothing that cleans up your pores and gets rid of those stubborn blackheads and whiteheads better. Until… The Ordinary made Mandelic acid famous a few years ago. Now, […]
Can you use retinol and Azelaic Acid together? Retinol and Azelaic Acid are two skincare superheroes with the same job description: they help you fight acne AND fade away hyperpigmentation. Yep, the best skincare ingredients are multi-taskers that tackle more than one concern. If your face is covered in pimples and/or dark spots, should you […]
Azelaic Acid VS Salicylic Acid: if you’re face is riddled with pimples, you’re probably wondering which one is best at treating acne. Salicylic Acid has always been my go-to for all kinds of acne. Blackheads. Whiteheads. Pimples. You name it. It gets rid of them all. But now there’s a new kid on the skincare […]
So, you got fungal acne? The first step is to rid your skincare routine of ANYTHING that could remotely feed Malassezia, the fungus that’s making your life miserable. I’ve written a post about how to do this here. The second step is to kill the damn fungus once and for all. But what if you’re […]
How do you treat very oily skin? It’s not enough your skin pumps out more sebum than it needs or that pimples throw a party on your chin every week. Your skin is oilier than oil. So oily that, no matter what you use, you can’t catch a break from all the grease and shine. […]
“Help! I’ve tried EVERYTHING to get rid of acne but nothing works. Am I doomed forever?!” I get this question a lot. Over the years, I’ve noticed these acne sufferers fall into two categories: Those with mild to moderate acne who’ve been trying random skincare products without success. Those with severe, inflamed, aggravated acne that doesn’t […]
