Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Peptides are like antioxidants. The more, the merrier. At least, that’s the new skincare trend. These past couple of years, more brands have been coming up with toners and serums that literally contain every peptide under the sun. Take Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Turbo Serum, for example. With 18 different types of peptides, it’s a […]
I dig a good Hyaluronic Acid moisturizer. There’s nothing like it to keep skin supple and glowing all day long. HA quenches the thirst of dry skin, hydrates oily skin without turning it into a greasy mess and is gentle enough for sensitive skin, too. The IT Hyaluronic Acid moisturiser of the moment is probably […]
“I’m scared of retinol side effects. I know retinol is the best wrinkle-fighter out there, but I don’t want to deal with redness and irritation. What should I do?” I hear ya. Irritation is no fun. But leaving retinol out of your skincare routine won’t do either. Mmm… What if I told you you could […]
FYI, just because a skincare product has all the right ingredients, it doesn’t mean it works. Case in point: Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Peel Pads. These pads are loaded with glycolic acid, Vitamin A and antioxidants to exfoliate your skin and get rid of wrinkles BUT there are a couple of issue that make them […]
Another one?! Like, we need a new vitamin C derivative like we need a headache. Oh, wait. Trying to decide between 20 different forms of vitamin C will give you a headache. And now Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate has joined the party and added to the confusion. Great… Can I have a Moment? If you can, save […]
So, you’ve been using retinol for a while, slowly building up tolerance like a skincare pro, and are now ready to go to the ultimate level: 1.5%. But how do you get there without turning your skin into a red and flaky mess? Because your skin may be used to retinol, but 1.5% is huge […]
