Month: November 2020

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    My Skincare Routine (Updated)

    Last Updated on November 26, 2020 by Giorgia Guazzarotti I’m probably the only beauty blogger in the entire blogosphere who has never written a post about her skincare routine. There are two reasons for that: 1. I Don’t Have A Steady Routine As a beauty blogger and skin coach, I get to try lots of […]

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    Niacinamide: The Most Multi-Tasking Ingredient In Skincare?

    Last Updated on November 24, 2020 by Giorgia Guazzarotti “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 […]

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    What Are The Best Skincare Products With Centella Asiatica?

    I usually don’t have time for the “IT skincare ingredient” of the moment. Can I tell you a secret? It’s usually just marketing hype. They almost never perform as well as they claim. Almost. Centella Asiatica is the exception to the rule. It’s a soothing powerhouse that hydrates skin, calms down irritations, and keeps you […]

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    Steam Facials: Do They Help Or Harm Skin?

    Last Updated on November 14, 2021 by Giorgia Guazzarotti Have you ever steamed your face? Come on now, I now you did. We all did. Like most of you, I first heard about steam facials from a magazine (it was in the pre-internet days – do you still remember those?). The article said that steam […]

  • gluconolactone in skincare

    Is Gluconolactone Better Than Glycolic Acid For Sensitive Skin?

    Last Updated on February 24, 2026 by Giorgia Guazzarotti 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 […]

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    Acne Marks VS Acne Scars: What’s The Difference And How Do You Treat Them?

    The worst thing about acne? When a breakout clears up, you don’t always get your clear skin back. Nope, sometimes those pesky pimples leave unsightly traces of their presence behind… in the form of dark spots and scars. Ugh. FYI, they’re not the same. I’m often approached by clients asking my help to clear up […]