Skincare Blog | Skincare Made Easy
Let me guess… You started taking maca root for more energy, better hormone balance, or maybe both. A few days later, your face starts breaking out. Coincidence, or is maca giving you acne? It’s possible, but probably not for the reason you think. There’s no good evidence that maca directly causes acne. But because it […]
So, you bought a bottle of Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion because everyone and their mum said it was gentle. Just like dozens of people who trust the “dermatologist recommended” label without question. And yet, your skin is telling a different story. The truth is, even the gentlest formulas contain ingredients that trigger reactions in certain skin […]
You know those dark spots that seem to hang around FOREVER? Maybe yours showed up after a breakout that disappeared months ago, but kindly left a reminder behind. Or maybe they popped up after a beach holiday where you weren’t quite as diligent with the sunscreen as you thought you were. Either way, you’ve probably […]
Your bathroom cabinet probably has at least a couple of exfoliating products sitting in it right now. So, is microdermabrasion actually going to do anything they can’t? They’re not as different as they seem. Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of your skin, whether that’s with acids, scrubs, brushes or […]
Microdermabrasion vs facial: if you’re looking for smoother, brighter skin, you might wonder whether one is actually better than the other. The problem is, it’s like comparing apples to oranges. Microdermabrasion is a specific type of exfoliation, while “facial” covers a wider range of treatments, from cleansing and extractions to exfoliation and hydration, depending on where you […]
Looking for a Korean beauty store in Chicago? It might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of K-beauty, but if you’re looking for Korean skincare or makeup, you do have some good options. Especially if, like me, you prefer to actually walk into a shop and browse Korean skincare […]
