Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Benzoyl Peroxide VS Salicylic Acid: which one is better for acne? If you’ve ever experienced acne, you’re no stranger to these actives. For decades now, they’ve been the two top treatments dermatologists recommend over and over again for acne. There’s a reason for that: they work. In slightly different ways. Yep, multiple factors contribute to […]
Every year, as summer rolls around, I ask myself, “What are the best oil-blotting sheets and papers to keep the extra shine off my face?” My skin isn’t particularly oily. Yes, I have an oily t-zone, but over the years I developed a skincare routine that keeps the extra sebum and shine under control. Until […]
Ever wondered what the best sunscreens for oily skin are? If this is your skin type, you probably don’t even want to hear the word sunscreen. I have so many clients who are resistant to adding it to their skincare routine: “It turns me into a disco ball and it slides off my face within […]
Ever wondered what are the best cleansers for oily skin? Once upon a time, remember how we were all cleansing our skin raw to get rid of every last trace of excess oil? Now we know that just triggers skin to make more of that damn oil. Ugh. Going in the opposite direction doesn’t work […]
Move over, Benzoyl Peroxide. Zinc’s the new acne fighter on the block. Riding the wave of natural skincare, this mineral’s recently found its way into all kinds of products for oily skin, from lightweight moisturisers to spot treatments. I totally see why: it’s natural, gentle and said to help regulate oil production and kick acne […]
Should I apply moisturizer or facial oil first? Do I even need both?! When your skin is feeling dry, you know the answer is moisture, moisture, moisture. But where to get it from? Oils are super moisturising, but take ages to absorb. I don’t want to wait 30 min before putting on moisturiser, so maybe […]
