skincare

  • urea for dry and sensitive skin

    The Best Skincare Routine For Dry Skin

    I learned to take care of my dry skin the hard way. It all started when I moved to London. The harsh winters, the unrelenting winds that blow all day long, and the high temperatures indoors were no match for my dry skin: they sucked all the moisture out of it, leaving it all dry […]

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    How To Take Care Of Your Skin After A Chemical Peel

    Thinking about getting a chemical peel? I’m a huge fan. Chemical peels are the quickest way to get a glowier complexion and erase the pesky wrinkles and dark spots that give your real age away. But they’re not without side effects. A chemical peel – even when done right – can leave your skin irritated, […]

  • microneedling for acne scars

    Microneedling For Acne Scars: Does It Work?

    Does microneedling work for acne scars? This popular treatment is all the rage for boosting collagen, fighting wrinkles, and firming skin. It was only a matter of time before people starting wondering, “can it reduce acne scars, too?” Here’s what the science says (and why I’m NOT the biggest fan): What Is Microneedling? Micro-needling is […]

  • 4 Skincare Myths Busted!

    Learning how to take good care of your skin is hard enough. It gets even harder when you’re constantly bombarded with misleading advice and overblown marketing claims to make you splurge on products you don’t need and waste time with things that don’t work. Like, do you even need eye cream? And what’s deal with […]

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    Do Anti-Aging Creams Work?

    Do anti-aging creams work? I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of anti aging creams I’ve tried that really do. Feel the same? Oh, everything promises to rid you of wrinkles and turn the clock back 10 years. And most of the creams deliver… for a few hours. Then those pesky […]

  • smile lines

    Smile Lines: How To Treat And Prevent Them

    Worried about smiling for fear you’ll get smile lines? Don’t. A smile is the best beauty treatment there is. Nothing like happiness to make you look beautiful. But… smile lines are real. Repetitive facial movements do leave lines on your face. Stop smiling isn’t an option, so what can you really do to prevent and […]