Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Sensitive skin is a drama queen. It’s always throwing tantrums for the most random things. But it never tells you what the heck is wrong with it. Once it decides it doesn’t like something, there’s no reasoning with it. Argh! Dealing with a drama queen is never fun. But when you start listening to it […]
“And the award for Most Multitasking Skincare Ingredient goes to…” *drumroll* Niacinamide! *clap clap* Niacinamide deserves it. There’s literally nothing it can’t do. Need to hydrate skin? Check. Fight acne? Check. Fade dark spots? Check. Soothe redness? Check. Reduce wrinkles? Check. It doesn’t matter what you throw at it, niacinamide can handle it. If it’s […]
How do you exfoliate skin when most acids don’t work for you? Glycolic acid sets your skin on fire. Lactic acid dries it out. Heck, even salicylic acid stings a little… Enter Gluconolactone. It’s an exfoliating acid so mild, every skin type (yes, even sensitive!) can use it. Here’s all you need to know about […]
Here’s why I don’t like the “natural = good, chemical/synthetic = bad” nonsense. If I say bisabolol, what does that make you think? “Ugh, it sounds like a chemical. Will it kill me?!” But, what if I say chamomile instead? “Oh, that’s one of the best natural remedies. Sooo soothing.” It is soothing. Thanks to […]
Ever wondered what pH-balanced means? Every serum and moisturiser proudly boasts about its pH these days. Is it just another marketing ploy or does your skin’s pH really matter? A bit of both. Here’s everything you need to know about skin’s pH and which skincare products should (and should NOT) be pH-balanced. What Is pH? […]
Who said that all natural ingredients are always good for you? Take chamomile. This dainty little plant can soothe irritations… or give you a bad allergy attack! Yes, dainty little chamomile can do that. Should you use it or is chamomile a natural ingredient you’d better steer clear of in your skincare? Here’s what science says: What Is Chamomile? […]
