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What are the benefits of Coenzyme Q10 for skin? I remember seeing this ingredient all over Nivea creams when I was a teen – and Nivea was the only thing I could afford on my non-existent skincare budget. Then, it sort of disappear from the skincare radar for a while… only to make a comeback […]
What are the best antioxidants in your skincare products? Everyone’s raving about Vitamin C, but that’s not the only powerhouse that prevent wrinkles from making an early appearance. You also have Vitamin E, green tea… and a gazillion others that go by weird name that makes them look like dangerous chemicals when they’re the friendliest […]
Are you falling for these retinoid myths or can you tell fact from fiction? “You can’t use retinoids during the day! Are you crazy?! You’re gonna get wrinkles!” “Of course you can use them during the day. Just pile on your sunscreen.” “You don’t need to exfoliate if you use retinoids. They do that for […]
I wish I had known about salicylic acid when I were a teen. Back then, I spent hours irritating scrubbing my face and drying out pimples with toothpaste (I read in a mag it worked 🙄 ) and then wondered why my skin looked like a mess. Salicylic acid is the skincare hero every woman […]
Are you curious about the benefits of Retinaldehyde, the new retinoid on the block? Lately, I’ve been cheating on Retinol with its cousin, Retinaldehyde. I know, I know. But, hear me out before judging me. I first met Retinol in my mid-20s. It promised to help me fight those pesky crows’ feet that were already […]
Did you know there’s snake venom in your skincare products?! Yes, snake venom. Rumour has it, it’s nature’s alternative to Botox. Or that’s what the manufacturer claims. In my mind, if I could talk to them, that’s what I imagine the dialogue to go like: “How did you get the inspiration for Syn-ake, your new […]
