• avene hydrance rich hydrating cream

    Does Glycerin Hydrates Or Dries Out Your Skin?

    Have you ever wondered about the benefits of glycerin for skin? This unassuming ingredient is the parsley of the skincare world. What do I mean by it? Like parsley in your food, glycerin is pretty much in ALL your skincare products. Don’t take my word for it. Have a look in your stash. Chances are […]

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    How To Choose The Right SPF Number For You

    How do you choose the right SPF number? Summer is here and sun protection from the glorious sun rays a top priority for many of us. But what’s the best number? As I was growing up, everyone swore 15 was enough. Now you have SPF 100 and beyond. Even 50 sounds too little sometimes… And […]

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  • sunburn

    How To Treat A Sunburn

    How do you treat a sunburn fast? The best thing would be not to get one at all, but that doesn’t always work out. I learned the lesson the hard way… “Gio, stay in the shade. And don’t take off your hat again!,” my mum said, as she put the damn thing on my head […]

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  • best oil blotting paper

    What Are The Best Oil Blotting Sheets & Papers [2023]?

    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 […]

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  • aveeno skin relief moisturising lotion with shea butter

    Shea Butter For Skin: Why It’s The Best Moisturiser

    If your skin is as dry as mine, then you’ll know the wonders of shea butter for skin. Personally, I blame the dryness on all those boiling hot baths I like to take in the middle of winter (and spring, and summer, and fall…) It doesn’t help that I sometimes neglect my body care routine. […]

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