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  • glycolic acid complete guide

    The Complete Guide To Glycolic Acid

    Are you still exfoliating with scrubs? It’s time to switch things up and give glycolic acid a try. I know, I know, scrubs can be addictive. But so can glycolic. I’ve never met anyone who made the switch and went back to scrubs. Glycolic acid is an exfoliant on steroids. It gets rid of dead […]

  • castor oil thickens hair myth

    Can Castor Oil Really Thicken Hair?

    Can castor oil thicken hair? Mmm… I love me some castor oil. I mix a few drops with olive oil to make a sleek makeup remover. Takes everything off quickly and leaves my skin super smooth. Sometimes, I use the mixture on my hair, too. It makes it silky soft and super shiny. Lately, I’ve […]

  • heptapeptide-7 treats stretch marks

    Can Heptapeptide-7 Treat Stretch Marks?

    Ugh. Stretch marks. No matter what I do, they never seem to go away. I’ve learned to accept them as part of my body. I don’t hesitate to wear a bikini anymore. Let the world see them, I just want to have some fun. But I’d be lying if I said I’m not hoping for […]

  • skincare benefits of evening primrose oil

    Evening Primrose Oil: Does It Help Skin?

    Using evening primrose oil to ease your PMS? Don’t bother. Science says it doesn’t work. Bummer, I know. It’s easy to write it off after that. But in skincare, evening primrose oil actually shows up with receipts, especially if your skin’s feeling dry, tight, or a little pissed off. Turns out, this oil is far from […]

  • does vitamin e heal scars

    Does Vitamin E Heal Scars?

    Can Vitamin E heal scars? M I’ll tell you a secret. Vitamin E has many superpowers: But healing scars? That’s where the plot twist comes in. Because – contrary to legend – that’s something it CAN’T do. Let’s look at the science: Beauty Myth: Why Everyone Thinks Vitamin E Helps Scars I know, I know. Everyone and […]

  • Azelaic Acid VS Niacinamide: Which Is Right For YOU?

    OK, so let me guess: You’ve been dealing with breakouts, or redness, or those annoying dark spots that just won’t fade – and suddenly every product you Google has either azelaic acid or niacinamide in it. Sometimes both. Sometimes mixed with, like, snail slime and fermented mushrooms. This whole azelaic acid VS niacinamide debate is […]