skincare

  • light therapy for skin

    Light Therapy For Skin: What Is It And Does It Work?

    Who said that all light is bad for skin? Sure, you won’t find me sunbathing at the beach on a sizzling hot summer day. That’s a recipe for wrinkles, wrinkles, and more wrinkles. Oh, and cancer, too. But I do enjoy the odd LED light treatment every now and then. Or I did, before Covid-19 […]

  • skinceuticals ha intensifier

    Why You Should Use A Serum

    I have a confession to make. For years, I didn’t use a serum. I thought it was just one of those skincare gimmicks that suck your money dry, but don’t really do anything for your skin. Not if you’re using a good moisturizer, anyway. “Wouldn’t I just pay twice for the same thing?,” the cynic […]

  • Do Your Skincare Products Have To Be From The Same Brand?

    Do all your skincare products need to be from the same brand? Judging from my experience at Sephora last weekend, you’d think so. “Would you like to check out our cleanser, too? It’s designed to complement the serum,” the SA asked me. “No, thank you,” I politely decline. “I don’t need a cleanser now. Just […]

  • don't use pore strips

    Why I Don’t Use Pore Strips (And You Shouldn’t Either)

    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 […]