Have you tried every exfoliating acid under the sun but your skin can’t tolerate any of them? Glycolic acid turns your skin red and flaky. Salicylic acid is a little too drying. Heck, even lactic acid is a little too harsh. Scrubs are not even an option. They’re more irritating than all of the above […]
Bees are your skin’s BFF. These industrious little insects are hard at work to give your skin everything it needs. Like honey, the sweet nectar that moisturises your skin and fights acne at the same time. And beeswax. Less famous than honey, beeswax is everywhere – especially in solid products like lip balms. What makes […]
Have you heard? There’s a new exfoliant on the skincare block. Word on the street is that it works just like glycolic acid – minus the irritation. Plus, it’s natural, too. Meet Bromelain. It’s been used in folk medicine to treat all kinds of ailments and now it’s helping our skin become brighter and smoother, […]
The market for skincare products that lighten and brighten skin is huge! Whether you’re looking to directly target dark spots or you’re just after an overall brighter complexion, these products are the way to go. The playground of brightening products has been ruled by ingredients such as hydroquinone, arbutin, azelaic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin C […]
Is castor oil good for skin? This vegetable oil has a bit of a mixed rep. Used for centuries for its soothing and moisturising properties, it never got as popular as Argan or jojoba oils in the eyes of skincare fanatics. There’s a reason for that. Its unique composition makes it very versatile, but also […]
“Fake it till you make it.” This is mica’s motto. This sparking mineral hooks you in with promises of brighter, glowing skin. But it’s all a glittering show. Literally. Wash it off and your skin’s as dull as it was before. Ugh. Here’s the truth about mica in skincare: What Is Mica? Mica is a […]
