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  • use retinol and azelaic acid together

    Can You Use Retinol And Azelaic Acid Together?

    Retinol and Azelaic Acid are two skincare superheroes with the same job description: they help you fight acne AND fade away hyperpigmentation. Yep, the best skincare ingredients are multi-taskers that tackle more than one concern.  If your face is covered in pimples and/or dark spots, you may be asking, “should I use retinol or Azelaic […]

  • 7 irritating natural ingredients to avoid

    7 Natural Ingredients That Can Irritate Your Skin

    We waste so much time worrying about the wrong things. Truth bomb: just because it’s natural, it doesn’t mean it’s good for you. Instead of making a fuss about all the synthetic things lurking in your cosmetics, start worrying about the irritating natural stuff that’s so common everywhere. Yep. You’ve read that right. Irritating. Natural. […]

  • 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 […]