skincare

  • day vs night moisturizer difference

    Day vs Night Moisturizer: Is There Really A Difference?

    I’m a minimalist. When it comes to skincare, that is (books and dresses, I can never have enough of). I want flawless skin as much as anybody else, but do I really have to use 1001 products to make that happen? I’m too lazy for a long skincare routine. I’ve already got rid of toner […]

  • guide to enzyme exfoliants

    The Complete Guide To Enzyme Exfoliants

    When I first got into skincare, I thought scrubs were the only way to exfoliate your skin (I know, duh!). Oh, how I loved rubbing those scrubs all over my face – seeing all those dead skin cells come off was so satisfying! But scrubs have a dark side. When I rubbed too enthusiastically, they’d […]

  • what are cosmeceuticals in skincare

    The Problem With Cosmeceuticals (And Why I Use Them Anyway)

    After raving about cosmeceuticals a few days ago, I thought I should probably get into more detail about what the heck they are. Because cosmeceuticals are freaking awesome. But they’re also freaking dangerous. This is the most powerful stuff you can buy without a prescription. Don’t say I haven’t warned you. What Are Cosmeceuticals? The […]

  • Rezenerate Facial VS Microneedling

    Rezenerate Facial VS Microneedling: Which One’s Really Better For Your Skin?

    Here’s the thing about facials: some of them are all candles and cucumber water, and others? They feel more like a science experiment on your face. That’s exactly where the whole Rezenerate facial vs microneedling debate lands. One is all about high-tech nano gadgets that sneak your serums past the surface, the other is tiny […]

  • guide to skincare boosters

    The Ultimate Guide To Skincare Boosters

    Whenever I think I’ve got my skincare routine all figured out, my skin goes and throws me a curveball. Take last winter. When the first gusts of freezing winds hit my skin, they suck all the moisture out of it. My skin flaked like crazy. And got so sensitive, even my trusted holy grails irritated […]

  • Can You Take Advil After Botox

    Can You Take Advil After Botox?

    So you just got your Botox treatment, you’re feeling pretty good about smoothing out those fine lines, and now you’ve got a headache or maybe a little soreness in the treatment area where the needle went in. The first instinct for a lot of people is to grab an Advil. But here’s the thing: can […]