“Would you like to check out our cleanser, too? It’s designed to complement the serum.” “No, thank you,” I politely decline. “I don’t need a cleanser now. Just the serum.” My voice is firmer now. I’ve made it clear the discussion’s over. Inside me, I’m just rolling my eyes. Do SAs think I’m stupid? That […]
I only workout first thing in the morning. I literally roll out of bed, put my workout clothes on, and get started with a bit of cardio or strength training. It’s the only way I can stick to it. Just the thought of changing my clothes and doing my skincare routine AGAIN in the middle […]
Think acne is something only oily-skinned women get? Think again. You don’t get a free pass cos you’ve got dry skin. Acne can get you, too. And if there’s anything worse than dealing with acne, that’s dealing with acne AND dry skin. How the heck do you treat one condition without worsening the other? The […]
When I was a teen, I inflicted all kinds of damage to my skin. I didn’t always bother to remove makeup before going to bed. Sunscreen was something I used only at the beach (and I rarely went there, so I almost never wore it). I used cheap products with comedogenic ingredients that would leave me […]
When I first started exfoliating, I’d use a scrub. Not that I had much choice in the matter. Scrubs were all I could find in the shops. And they worked ok. I could never get into St Ives Apricot Scrub (way too harsh for my skin), but I loved those with sugar. They usually smell […]
What does non-comedogenic mean? Does it mean that if you see it on a label, you know that moisturizer WON’T clog your pores and give you pimples? That’s what brands want you to think. The truth is a little more complicated…. What Does Non-Comedogenic Mean? A comedone is a pimple. Comedone is their scientific name. Pimple […]
