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  • rosehip oil skincare benefits

    Why Rosehip Oil Is My Go-To For Any Skincare Woe

    If I could use only one skincare product for the rest of my life, I’d pick rosehip oil. Rosehip oil is a multitasker: it moisturises skin, fights off wrinkles, treats acne and can even help you fade those dark spots away. It’s like an one stop shop for all your skincare needs. Plus, so many […]

  • salicylic acid skincare benefits

    Salicylic Acid: Why It’s Key To Keeping Oily Skin Spot-Free

    I wish I had known about salicylic acid when I were a teen. Back then, I spent hours irritating scrubbing my face and drying out pimples with toothpaste (I read in a mag it worked 🙄 ) and then wondered why my skin looked like a mess. Salicylic acid would have come to the rescue. […]

  • mineral sunscreen best for sensitive skin

    3 Reasons Why Mineral Sunscreen Is Best For Sensitive Skin

    “Ouch! Why do all sunscreens sting SO much?” Summer’s tough when you have sensitive skin. You can’t skip sunscreen, but every single one you try breaks you out in a nasty rash or makes your skin burn like you’ve been stung by a hundred bees. Like, wasn’t this thing supposed to save your skin? Instead, […]

  • Which Skincare Ingredients Should You Avoid During Pregnancy?

    No, I’m not pregnant. And, no, I’m not trying to get pregnant, either. I just get a lot of questions from moms-to-be asking me what skincare products they should avoid during pregnancy not to harm their precious babies. Getting a straight answer ain’t that easy, either. Auntie Google will tell you that everything you’ve ever […]

  • Is Astaxanthin The Most Powerful Antioxidant Of All?

    Some people like fish. I’m not one of those people. I like chocolate. It tastes better. And it’s just as good for you. Especially when it contains fish. I know, ewww! Let me start again. Salmon, shrimps and lobster (I know they’re not all fish, but you get the point) are so healthy because they […]