Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Do you measure the pH of your cleanser? Since word got out that anything with a high pH is terribly drying and irritating, everyone’s buying pH strips like they’re going out of business and testing every cleanser in their stash. Wouldn’t it be easier if a cleanser told you straight what its pH is?! Cosrx […]
Skinceuticals CE Ferulic is the gold standard for Vitamin C serums. All the brands are duping. But, did you know Skinceuticals makes another Vitamin C serum? It’s called Phloretin CF. Instead than the classic 15% L-Ascorbic Acid, 1% Vitamin E, and 0.5% Ferulic Acid, Phloretin CF jazzed things up a bit. It lowered the amount […]
“Help! I’ve tried EVERYTHING to get rid of acne but nothing works. Am I doomed forever?!” I get this question a lot. Over the years, I’ve noticed these acne sufferers fall into two categories: Those with mild to moderate acne who’ve been trying random skincare products without success. Those with severe, inflamed, aggravated acne that doesn’t […]
How the heck do you treat blackheads?! Those ugly, little black spots seem to have a knack for popping up at the worst times, like when you have a date with that special someone or an important job interview. They always appear in the most prominent places, too. How annoying is that? Oh, well. We’ll just have […]
I’m not a fan of using more than one exfoliating acid in your skincare routine – unless they come in the same product. The reason is simple. If you’re trying to fit 3 exfoliants in your regimen, chances are you’ll be exfoliating every single day. For most people, that’s more than their skin can take. […]
Wait, didn’t Paula Begoun swear for years peptides don’t work? Yes – and then she changed her mind. Whether she caved in to customers or marketing pressure (certainly NOT science, that ain’t there yet), a few years ago Paula’s Choice came out with her own peptide booster – aptly called Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster. Yep, […]
