Taking the guesswork out of skincare
What are the best products for fine lines and wrinkles? Like, what really works? It’s a minefield out there. From retinol to peptides and papaya enzymes, everything promises to rid you of those wrinkles and turn the clock back 10 years. How do you make sense of it all and chose products that can get […]
Did you know that most skincare ingredients are team players? Sure, there are ingredients that don’t get along well (using retinol + vitamin C together can irritate your skin), but those are exceptions. The best ingredients help each other out in the fight against wrinkles, dark spots, and acne. Use them together and you’ll see […]
Retinol is the turtle of skincare. Silicones may get there first, filling those wrinkles in and making them look invisible in no time. But, a few short hours later, they desert you. You need another dose to pretend those wrinkles aren’t really there. Retinol takes its time. A lot of time. A month in, it’s […]
Are you applying your skincare products in the right order? *scratches head* Skincare used to be so 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 is getting longer […]
Can Vitamin C treat acne? Usually, no. This is a superpower most forms of Vitamin C do NOT have. The exception? Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate. If you have acne-prone skin, this is the kind of Vitamin C you want in your stash. You can find it in Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum. Here’s what sets it […]
Wait, what?! Do I get acne, too? You knew that fine lines and wrinkles are part of getting older. But no one warned you acne could join the party, too. Turns out, you don’t get a pass just because you’re out of puberty. How do you deal with both? Acne actives can be harsh and […]
