Skincare Blog | Skincare Made Easy
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 […]
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 was this awesome thing that opened up the pores, […]
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 use it. Here’s all you need to know about […]
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 […]
You never think you need something unless it’s too late. Case in point: my crow’s feet. I didn’t think I needed to invest in any fancy anti-aging product until I saw those first fine lines creeping up around my eyes in my mid ’20s. I swear they came totally out of nowhere. I wouldn’t say […]
I have a bit of a reputation for disliking natural ingredients. But… I don’t. What I dislike is the idea that natural is always better. Am I really supposed to believe that slathering your body in poison ivy is better for you than using a moisturiser with silicones?! Or what about those plants extracts that […]
