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  • the truth about fermented skincare

    The Truth About Fermented Skincare: Does It Work?

    Have you been eating your bacteria lately? I try to sneak a bottle of kefir or a pot of Greek yogurt into my diet every day. I feel SO much better since I’ve started doing it. Now my mood is lighter. That inner critic in my head doesn’t show up as often. And my skin […]

  • myrrh in skincare products

    Myrrh: The Skincare Gift Fit For A King

    “What’s myrrh, mommy?” “It’s a resin with a smokey and balsamic, sometimes bitter, scent. It’s used as a fragrance or to heal wounds.” “Whyyyyyyy?” “Well, because it has anti-septic….” “No, mummy! I mean, why would you give that to a baby?! Why not a teddy bear?” “Er… cos he was a king, hun. You give […]

  • is ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate the best form of vitamin C

    Is Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate The Best Form Of Vitamin C?

    Another form of Vitamin C? Aren’t there a gazillion already?! I could go on, but let’s leave it at that, shall we? Point is: yes, there are already a gazillion forms of vitamin C out there. Do we really need one more? Well, we’re getting it anyway. Meet Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, the newest Vitamin C kid […]

  • tca peel vs glycolic acid peel for antiaging

    TCA Peel VS Glycolic Acid Peel: Which One Is Better For You?

    Let’s settle this question once and for all: TCA Peel VS Glycolic Acid Peel. Which one is better for anti-aging? I don’t go for facials often (I believe the less you do to your skin, the better), but when I do, I usually opt for a glycolic acid peel. It smoothes out my skin’s texture, […]