Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Ever heard of retinol breakout? This anti-aging superstar is known to solve every kind of skin condition, from premature wrinkles to dark spots and acne. There’s only a catch: in most cases, it makes your skin worse before it makes it better. If you’re new to retinol, you may already have experienced the dreaded retinol […]
Wondering what the best skincare routine order is? It’s a jungle out there. Gone are the days when skincare was easy. Cleanse. Tone. Moisturise. Go out the door. Now you can’t leave the house without sunscreen. And an antioxidant serum or two. Plus, an exfoliant. And… what the heck are essences now?! Your skincare routine […]
Ever wondered which is the best type of retinoid for you? Is there a better type of retinoid for wrinkles or one that’s more suitable for acne-prone skin? With so many types of retinoid available, it can be tough to pick the right one for your unique skin types and concerns. Only one thing’s for […]
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 […]
Say what, there’s weed in my skincare?! Ever since the USA legalised the growth of cannabis as an “ordinary agriculture commodity” in 2018, CBD oil has invaded the aisles of all your fave beauty shops. I’m late to jump on the trend, I know. But I don’t do trends. I do science. For the past […]
Niacinamide is always the odd one out, isn’t it? You’ve already got your skincare routine down to a T: âś… AHA/BHA exfoliant? Check. âś… Vitamin C serum? Check. âś… Retinol serum? Check. âś… Moisturising sunscreen? Check. But none of them has niacinamide! Argh! How do you fit this antiaging superstar into your skincare routine, too?! […]
