Taking the guesswork out of skincare
So you want to make your own skincare products? It’s not as easy as you think. You can’t just mix up a few drops of olive oil with a big dollop of glycerin, add a spoonful of vitamin C powder and voila, you have a product that works. It’s way more complicated than that… For […]
Can Preparation H de-puff your under-eye bags? Makeup artists swear by it. Mario Devidanovic uses it on Kim K all the time. “It tightens the skin. That’s a really old, old trick. It smells really bad but it works,” he told the audience who turned up at one his masterclasses. The bad scent is the […]
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, […]
Can vaseline makes your eyelashes grow longer? It’s a question I get a lot. It’s not hard to see why. Vaseline is super moisturising. Highly versatile. And dirt cheap. It was only a matter of time before women slathered it onto their lashes in an attempt to make them grow longer. It seems to work, […]
“How can I make my own DIY vitamin C serum, Gio? I’m tired of spending a fortune on products that go bad before I have time to finish the bottle.” I hear ya. Vitamin C is a skincare superhero with plenty of anti-aging superpowers. Studies show it: Boosts the production of collagen, the protein that […]
Remember when we talked about why you shouldn’t use baking soda as an exfoliant? It’s way too harsh and can seriously dry out and irritate skin. But what about baking soda as toothpaste? Here’s where it gets a bit tricky. Baking soda can be good for teeth, but NOT when used alone. Here’s what I […]
