Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Do you know what’s in your sunscreen? You’d better. Cos not all sunscreens give you adequate sun protection. Some are lazy and only keep you safe from UVB rays. They can get away with this because SPF only refers to the level of protection from UVB rays. Crazy, I know! If you can’t read those […]
Ever wondered how the Australian aborigines healed their cuts and wounds? Their secret’s emu oil. According to legend, this unique oil can do pretty much anything, from moisturising skin to reducing wrinkles and even busting acne. But what’s the truth? Can emu oil really do all these miracles or is it just another hyped up […]
Ever wondered how peel-off masks work? It’s all in Polyvinyl Alcohol. It’s the secret juice that makes them magically peel off your skin… and irritate it real bad. Here’s everything you need to know about it. What Is Polyvinyl Alcohol? Polyvinyl Alcohol is a water-soluble synthetic polymer of Vinyl Alcohol . It looks like a […]
Every skincare brand has its antioxidant darling. Caudalie has resveratrol (from grapes). Nivea has co-enzyme Q10. Korres has quercetin. Literally no one had heard of quercetin before Korres proudly showed off its name on all its skincare products. Now, it’s on everyone’s lips. Rumour has it, it can reduce wrinkles and make your skin firmer […]
WTH? Parabens will give me breast cancer? Propylene Glycol is an anti-freeze? Even talc isn’t safe anymore? What have I been doing to my children all this time?! *throws away all skincare products* I hear ya. Consulting Auntie Google to find out what’s lurking in your skincare products is scary. According to her, EVERYTHING will […]
Ever wondered why natural lipstick shades come only in boring nudes or unassuming pale pinks? It’s not lack of creativity. Or customer demand. It’s luck of dyes. There are some colours you simply can’t achieve with natural dyes. Red is the main one. Natural red dyes are usually too sheer, don’t adhere well to the […]
