Taking the guesswork out of skincare
BFFs are awesome. Mine encourages me to go for a walk when I complain about the couple of extra pounds I’ve put on during my last trip to Italy, gives me a pep talk when I start doubting my writing, and even helps me come up with new ideas for the blog. My BFF just […]
Can you use retinol and salicylic acid together? These two acne fighters are a must to treat breakouts – and keep them from coming back. But, word on the street is they don’t play well with each other. They can cancel each other out or, worse, give you a bad case of irritation. Is that […]
It’s tempting to use coconut oil & co as sunscreen. Natural UV filters, like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, can leave an unattractive white cast behind. Synthetic UV filters can cause irritations, especially if you have sensitive skin. Some of you may even be allergic to sunscreen and get a bad rash every time you […]
Salicylic acid was my go-to for pimples for years. If you had told me one day I’d stray from it, I wouldn’t have believed you. Then ZO Skin Health Oeffects Sulfur Masque came into my life. It changed EVERYTHING. Salicylic acid does a lot to prevent pimples but takes its sweet time to get rid of […]
It’s not just what you use. It’s HOW you use it. Take retinol. It’s the gold standard for anti aging. It boosts collagen production, reduces wrinkles and even treats acne! You’d be mad not to use it. But if you use it WRONG, it won’t work as well. Worse, it may turn your face into a flaky red […]
Can you use Vitamin C and retinol together? Alone, they’re two anti-aging powerhouses that kick wrinkles and dark spots in the butt and give you a smoother, brighter complexion. Together they should work even better, right? Mmm… Rumour has it, their pHs are totally incompatible. Use them together and they deactivate each other, becoming useless. […]
