• vertical ridges on fingernails causes and cures

    Vertical Ridges On Fingernails: What Causes Them?

    Do you have vertical lines on your nails? They’re totally normal. They’re just another sign of aging (like we needed another one…). Before you panic-Google your way into thinking you’re dying, breathe. Vertical ridges on fingernails don’t mean your health is in crisis or that you’re not taking care of yourself. In most cases, they’re […]

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  • why you can't trust comedogenicity ratings

    3 Things You Need To Know About Comedogenicity Ratings

    There’s danger lurking in every skincare bottle. Hidden deep beneath glossy marketing claims and polished labels lurk an untold number of comedogenic ingredients that threaten to turn your carefully cared face into acne battleground. Or at least if you listen to any of numerous comedogenicity experts out there. As with many other things, commonly accepted […]

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  • best Korean toners for dry skin

    What Are The Best Korean Toners For Dry Skin?

    Dry skin is rude. You pile on moisturiser, it still flakes. You drink water like it’s your job, and somehow your face still feels like sandpaper. That’s where Korean toners for dry skin come in. And no, not the burny kind we used in high school that smelled like regret and alcohol. Korean toners are […]

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  • signs you're overdoing it with skincare

    3 Signs You Are Overdoing It With Skincare

    Remember when skincare was easy? Cleanse, tone, moisturize. Done. Now, we have all kinds of extra products. Exfoliants, serums, facial oils, clay masks, sheet masks… And who knows what will pop up next? But if you use them all, aren’t you overdoing your skincare? I mean, it’s not like skin really needs a 10-step routine. […]

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  • can you use serum alone without moisturizer

    Can I Skip Moisturizer And Use Serum Alone?

    Can I skip moisturizer and use serum alone? I’m a minimalist. When it comes to skincare, I truly think that less is more, so of course I’d ask this question. Like, why pay twice for the same moisturizer just because one jar is labelled “face” and the other “eye”? Insane. I thought serums were like […]

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