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“I exfoliate with glycolic acid. Can I follow it up with vitamin C?,” I get this question all the time. Short answer: yes, you can. But that doesn’t mean that you should… Long answer: it’s complicated. You can use vitamin C and glycolic acid together, but it depends on your skin type, experience with acids, […]
Are you on the hunt for chemical-free skincare products? I have bad news for you: there’s NO such thing. Huh? Let me explain… “Chemical-free” is a term coined by well-meaning people who don’t understand anything about science. They want to protect you from anything bad that may be lurking in your lotions and potions (I […]
It’s already starting. The past couple of days have been unusually sunny and warm in London, so Mr BWB and I had grabbed the opportunity to enjoy the last few romantic walks in the park before the colder winter weather turns me into a hermit (did I mention I HATE the cold?). As we were […]
If eating sugar makes you age faster, what about sugar in skincare products? Do you have to throw away your fave sugar scrub now? It’s a legit question. You’ve just read all about how sugar ages you from the inside out, so now you’re probably side-eyeing that brown sugar scrub sitting in your bathroom. If […]
“I’m scared of retinol side effects. I know retinol is the best wrinkle-fighter out there, but I don’t want to deal with redness and irritation. What should I do?” I hear ya. Retinol can make your skin worse before it makes it better. The most common retinol side effects are significant dryness, peeling, redness, itching and irritation, especially when you first start using it. Mild irritation often improves as your skin […]
Is witch hazel bad for skin? I get why you’re confused. Witch hazel is one of those ingredients that everyone has an opinion about, and somehow those opinions are completely opposite. Your mom says it’s amazing. The internet says it’s the devil. Some studies show it has anti-inflammatory properties. Others that it’s irritating… The short […]
