Taking the guesswork out of skincare
“Every time I watch Korean dramas, all the Koreans seem to have flawless and plumped up skin! Does it mean that with sufficient hydration we do not need to worry about anti-aging?” I’m getting this question a lot lately. I totally see why. Korean women seem to have discovered the fountain of youth. No matter […]
What’s an essence?! Is it a toner, only thicker? A serum, only less moisturising? A hybrid in between the two? Most importantly, do you need one in your skincare routine? Let’s find out: What’s An Essence? An essence is a hybrid between a toner and a serum. It’s not as heavy and concentrated as a […]
“Gio, what are the best skincare products to treat acne scars?” I hate this question. I don’t like to be the bearer of bad news. I know it’s devastating to get rid of acne, only to be left with raised, pitted scars all over your face. Ugh. But I can’t lie to you either and […]
Do your morning and evening skincare routine have to be different? Ok, it’s kind of a given you shouldn’t use sunscreen once the sun goes down. But can you just save a few bucks and use the same products – and in the same order – morning and night? If you’re a teen without acne, […]
Dark spots, sun spots, hyperpigmentation… call them however you like, they always spring out all of a sudden as if out of nowhere. Ugh. Sometimes, it’s inevitable. Hormones, injuries and simply growing older can make your skin go haywire and start pumping out more melanin than it needs. But other times… other times you may […]
How the heck do you deal with wrinkles when your skin’s as dry as the Sahara?! Dry skin is delicate. Its protective barrier is broken all over the place. You need to build it back and treat your skin with kid’s gloves while it heals. Wrinkles are stubborn. You need to kick them in the […]
