Taking the guesswork out of skincare
I was never tempted to smoke. As the daughter of two heavy smokers, I see first hand the damage it inflicts to your body. It ain’t pretty. I’m not talking just about lung cancer and heart diseases. We all know smoking causes those and, for many people, those aren’t good enough reasons to quit. *sighs* […]
Word on the beauty streets is that silica in skincare is trying to kill you. Silica is the latest ingredient accused of giving you silicosis and all sorts of nasty diseases. Once the rumours start, everyone adds its fair share of gossip and side effects. We don’t do gossip here. We do science. And when […]
Vaseline is a staple in my beauty bag. I lost count of the amount of times it came to my skin’s rescue and helped me out of a beauty emergency. Hard to believe, isn’t it? Vaseline doesn’t look like much. Plus, it’s so cheap. Surely, there’s not much you can do with it? On the […]
Should you avoid TEA-Lauryl Sulfate? It’s one of the most effective surfactants out there. Translation: it removes even the most stubborn of dirt and grime. But, it comes at a cost: it can dry out your skin (and scalp). So should you use it or ditch it with something gentler? Let’s find out: What Is […]
Did you know that shampoos isn’t the only way to wash your hair? Now the natural movement is on the rise, more and more women are looking for alternatives to clean their hair without using harsh chemicals every day. The problem? Most of these alternatives DON’T work well. They’re either too gentle, require a transition […]
Is it an irritation? Is it an allergy? What is going on?! You’ve just slathered on your new moisturiser and next thing you know, your skin is burning off. It stings. It itches. It turns redder than a tomato. You’ve never been allergic to anything before, but I guess there’s always a first time. Or […]
