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  • is salicylic acid good for rosacea

    Is Salicylic Acid Good For Rosacea?

    So you’re standing in the skincare aisle at 11pm, holding a bottle with “salicylic acid” on it, wondering is salicylic acid good for rosacea because your face has been red and angry for weeks and you’re desperate to try anything. Or maybe you’ve already been using it and can’t figure out why your skin keeps […]

  • how to make the most of facial oils tips

    5 Science-Based Hacks To Make The Most Of Your Facial Oils

    In winter, my skincare routine is taken over by facial oils. They melt away makeup and impurities without drying out my skin. Turn up the hydration level a notch or two. Seal in moisture so the cold winds can’t steal it all away. My skin would be a dry, flaky mess without them. I’m sure […]

  • 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, […]