skincare

  • does ghee cause acne

    Does Ghee Cause Acne?

    Some people swear ghee is amazing for healthy skin, inside and out. Others say it’s the reason their face is breaking out like it’s 2012 again. And if you’ve been adding it to your food or even putting it on your face (yep, people do that), you’re probably wondering: is this helping my skin… or […]

  • how often should you change your skincare products?

    How Often Should You Change Your Skincare Routine?

    How often should you change your skincare routine? Does your skin really adapt to the products you’re using, if you use the same routine for too long? I had never wondered about this, until my skin forced me to. Here’s what happened… It was going too well. After years of experimenting with new skincare products, […]

  • what dermatologist tested means

    What Does Dermatologist Tested Mean?

    What does “dermatologist tested” mean? Every time I read the words “dermatologist tested” on a skincare label, I think of a man in a white coat handing a new cream to an unsuspecting patient who has no idea she’s being picked to be a free guinea pig for a giant cosmetic company…. Who knows what’ll happen […]

  • dry skin causes wrinkles

    Does Dry Skin Cause Wrinkles?

    If you have dry skin, you get deeper wrinkles than your oily-skinned pals. That’s a fact. You know the look: tight, flaky patches that make fine lines look ten times worse. Makeup creases, moisturiser vanishes into thin air, and no matter how many serums you try, your skin still looks like it needs a tall […]

  • is it safe to apply skincare products on the upper lid

    Should You Apply Skincare Products On The Upper Lid?

    Do you ever read instructions on your skincare products? For the longest time, I didn’t. I mean, it’s a cream. How difficult can it be to apply? Pick it up with your finger and pat it on your skin. Done. Hardly rocket science. But last week I was bored enough to take a better look […]