Taking the guesswork out of skincare
There it was. In the middle of my chin. All red and swollen. Staring at me defiantly. “Dare to pop me!,” it challenged me. But, I didn’t. I knew that’s what that nasty pimple wanted. To be squeezed so he could procreate. No way, I’m falling for it, you nasty thing! But, boy, was it […]
Have you heard of mandelic acid? It’s the newest exfoliating acid on the skincare block. It shot to fame in Asia thanks to its gentle touch. Word on the street has it, even sensitive skin can use it without risking irritation. You’ll find it in both Stratia Soft Touch AHA and The Ordinary Mandelic Acid […]
Can dairy cause acne? Scientists stubbornly even refused to consider the possibility for decades. Yet, those who tried it swear that quitting diary made their acne vanish within a month. What kind of sorcery is this?! The evidence’s mounting so fast, scientists had no choice but go back to their labs and give the whole […]
“Ouch! This baby stings like hell! But hey, if it can get rid of blackheads, I’ll take it,” I thought as I tried Bioderma Sebium Global Intensive Purifying Care for the first time. It’s the first treatment that acts both on the causes and consequences of acne. Because zapping pimples once they’ve popped up is […]
How do you treat acne during pregnancy? I couldn’t think of anyone better than London’s go-to dermatologist for acne treatment Dr Justine Kluk to answer this question. An acne sufferer herself, Dr Justine has documented her struggle to achieve clear skin on her Instagram account. In this interview, Dr Justine Kluk shares her secrets to […]
Got acne? Back in the day, you’d be drying your skin with benzoyl peroxide, exfoliate with salicylic acid twice a day every day and add a witch hazel toner to the mix… and then you wondered why your acne came back with a vengeance. Truth bomb: drying out acne dries out skin, too. When skin […]
