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 […]
“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 […]
The world of peptides is a minefield. There are like 100 out there. They all promise to get rid of your wrinkles, firm your skin and take 10 years off your face. How the heck are you supposed to make sense of all this nonsense and choose the right peptides for you?! The ones that really […]
