skincare

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    How To Care For Oily Skin

    Is there anything more annoying than oily skin? It looks like a greasy frying pan ALL day long. Pores are so large, you can see them from the moon. And why can’t pimples leave you alone? It feels like you can never catch a break. But… you can. Here’s how to take care of your oily […]

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    Does Dairy Cause Acne? Here’s What The Science Says

    Can dairy cause acne? Scientists stubbornly even refused to consider the possibility for decades. Yet, those who tried it swear that quitting diary made their acne vanish within a month. What kind of sorcery is this?! The evidence’s mounting so fast, scientists had no choice but go back to their labs and give the whole […]

  • Are Hypoallergenic Products Really Safer?

    What does hypoallergenic mean in skincare? Hint: it’s NOT safer…. I’ll give you a moment to digest that. I know it’s a shock. If you’ve rosacea, eczema or just sensitive skin that throws a tantrum every time you try something new, you’re probably scouring the shops for safe products that won’t cause another flareup. Hypoallergenic […]

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    What Is The Oil Cleansing Method (OCM)?

    Oil cleansing method? Say what?! I can’t believe people cleanse their skin with oils now. That’s nuts. Like, my t-zone is already as shiny as a frying pan, and you want me to add even more oil?! To say that I was sceptical about the oil cleansing method would be an understatement. But when I […]

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    Do You Really Need A Toner? (The Answer May Surprise You)

    Is toner necessary? Yeah, yeah, yeah, I’ve heard the mantra: cleanse, tone, moisturise. For years, I followed it. Every day after cleansing, I’d pour some toner on a cotton pad and swipe it on my face. Until, one day, I ran out. I was too lazy to go all the way to shop and buy […]

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    3 Signs Your Skin Is Aging Faster Than It Should (And What To Do About It)

    “OMG, is that a wrinkle?! Aren’t those supposed to appear when you’re like, 60?” I was 25. I had spent most of my summers till then frolicking under the sweltering Italian sun – sans sunscreen. That was something you only wore at the beach and I HATE the beach. I didn’t need that stuff. Until […]