DIY beauty

  • retinol diy serum

    DIY Retinol Serum: Why It Won’t Work Like You Think It Will

    I get it. Retinol is one of the best anti-aging ingredients out there. It boosts collagen production, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and the look of dark spots, and boosts skin cell turnover for a clear-looking complexion and a youthful glow. But, it can get expensive fast. So when you see a DIY retinol serum recipe promising […]

  • diy glue blackhead mask

    DIY Blackhead Mask Glue: The Viral Trend That’s Damaging Your Skin

    Just when I thought I had seen everything,  TikTok is now promising you that slathering Elmer’s glue on your face is the secret to clear pores. If this sentence alone doesn’t ring all sorts of alarm bells, I’m not sure what will. And I get it… If you’ve seen videos of  this viral DIY blackhead […]

  • diy sea salt spray for acne

    DIY Sea Salt Spray for Acne: Does It Work?

    Does DIY sae salt spray for acne work? If you’ve spent more than five minutes on TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen this video over and over. Someone grabs a spray bottle, mixes up a DIY sea salt spray, mists their face before bed… and wakes up claiming clear skin, flatter breakouts, and a full-on post-vacation […]

  • how to make and store homemade skincare products safely

    How To Make And Store Your Own Skincare Products Safely

    So you want to make your own skincare products? It’s not as easy as you think. You can’t just mix up a few drops of olive oil with a big dollop of glycerin, add a spoonful of vitamin C powder and voila, you have a product that works. It’s way more complicated than that… For […]

  • why you shouldn't use preparation h on your face

    Can Preparation H De-Puff Under-Eye Bags (And Should You Use It)?

    Can Preparation H de-puff your under-eye bags? Makeup artists swear by it. Mario Devidanovic uses it on Kim K all the time. “It tightens the skin. That’s a really old, old trick. It smells really bad but it works,” he told the audience who turned up at one his masterclasses. (Also, can we take a […]

  • 4 natural sunburn remedies

    3 Natural Sunburn Remedies That Really Work (And One That Doesn’t)

    Got a sunburn? You can turn to corticosteroids to reduce the inflammation. It’s what the doctor would recommend. It’s also pretty harsh. Isn’t there a gentler way to heal this thing fast? Spoiler: yep. And it doesn’t involve smelling like a pharmacy. Mother Nature has given us plenty of natural sunburn remedies – and they’re […]