Taking the guesswork out of skincare
So, you want to use Vitamin C but your skin can’t stand it in high doses? You have 3 options: Use lower doses: Even 3% concentrations of Vitamin C have been proven to work – just more slowly. Try a derivative: It’s L-Ascorbic Acid, the pure form of Vitamin C, that irritates skin. Its derivatives, […]
Got a sunburn? You can turn to corticosteroids to reduce the inflammation. It’s what the doctor would recommend. It’s also pretty harsh. Isn’t there a gentler way to heal this thing fast? You’re in luck. Mother Nature has given us plenty of natural sunburn remedies – and they’re scientifically approved too! Here are three natural, […]
Oil cleansing method? Say what?! I can’t believe people cleanse their skin with oils now. That’s nuts. Like, my t-zone is already as shiny as a frying pan, and you want me to add even more oil?! To say that I was sceptical about the oil cleansing method would be an understatement. But when I […]
Did you know? Pai Camellia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser has been around for 10 years! In the world of skincare, that’s a lifetime. The cleanser was one of the first products Sarah Brown, founder of Pai Skincare, formulated for her new brand. You know what they say: if it an’t broken, don’t fix it. […]
Can natural skincare replicate the results you get at the derm’s office? I’m sceptical but Dr Gary Goldfaden is on a mission to prove me (and all my fellow sceptics) wrong. A dermatologist for over 40 years, he created Golfaden MD, a skincare line that bridges the gap between science and nature. His mission is […]
Got acne? I don’t know what’s worse. The angry red, oozy pimples that take over your face and rob you of your self-esteem or the harsh treatments that turn your skin as dry as sandpaper – and lead to more acne down the line. Ugh. Isn’t there a way to get rid of acne naturally? […]
