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  • 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 […]

  • is talc dangerous or not?

    Is Talc Dangerous? Cancer, Acne & Makeup Safety

    Growing up, talc was a staple in my house. My mum would dust the powder on me and my sister after a bath. I don’t think we liked it much because when we became old enough to have baths on our own, we stopped using it. We kind of forgot about it, honestly. It just quietly […]

  • peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil skincare

    PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil: What It Is, Benefits, And Side Effects

    You know that moment when you’re reading the back of your cleanser and suddenly hit a name like PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil? Yeah… same. It sounds intense, but it pops up in so many skincare products that it’s worth knowing what it actually does. So what is PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil? It must have something to do […]

  • cocoa butter heal sunburn

    Will Cocoa Butter Help Sunburn?

    Does cocoa butter help sunburn? Science says… Kind of, but not really. Ouch. Sunburn is the ultimate oops moment of summer. One minute, you’re basking in the sun, soaking up the warmth. The next, your skin feels like it’s been set on fire, you’re glowing redder than a stop sign, and every movement is painful. And you’d put […]