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Is ARK Age Defend Replenishing Moisturiser the best moisturiser for your 30s and 40s? I personally don’t think you should choose a moisturiser based on your age. You should choose it based on your skin type and needs. If you have dry skin, you’re definitely in for a treat: What’s In ARK Age Defend Replenishing […]
When it comes to his skincare routine, Dr Stahr likes to keep things simple. Instead of a complicated 10 step routine, he advises to rely on the big guns – sunscreen and retinoids – to prevent most of the premature signs of aging (cos prevention is way better than cure). Unless your skin needs the […]
I hate shopping for sunscreen. It’s the most important product in your skincare routine – and the harder to get right. Synthetic UV filters, like Avobenzone, have pleasant, lightweight textures… but are highly unstable, can cause irritations, and even gets absorbed by your skin (a no-no for pregnant women). Mineral UV filters, like Zinc Oxide, […]
Do all your skincare products need to be from the same brand? Judging from my experience at Sephora last weekend, you’d think so. “Would you like to check out our cleanser, too? It’s designed to complement the serum,” the SA asked me. “No, thank you,” I politely decline. “I don’t need a cleanser now. Just […]
Is Petrolatum in skincare as bad as they say it is? A quick Google search brings up all kinds of evils: Petrolatum gives you acne. Worse, it gives you cancer, too. And it makes you age faster. Is all this true or is Petrolatum blamed only for the sins of its father, petroleum? Here’s what […]
Do you need an aftersun lotion? As a teen, an aftersun was a must in my beach bag. I had no idea what it was or what it did, but I knew I had to slather it on after a long day in the sun. It’s in the name, ya all. AFTERsun. Why else would […]
