skincare

  • blackheads smell

    Why Do Blackheads Smell Like Cheese? 

    If you’ve ever extracted a blackhead and immediately thought “Wait, what’s this strong cheese smell? Why do blackheads smell like cheese?,” first of all, welcome to the club, we have snacks. Seriously though, I got completely obsessed with this question a while back and went down a proper rabbit hole – peer-reviewed studies, microbiology papers, […]

  • vitamin c after microneedling

    Can I Use Vitamin C Serum After Microneedling?

    If you’ve ever asked “can I use vitamin C serum after microneedling?” to your aesthetician, you may get conflicting answers. Some swear Vitamin C works better after microneedling because it penetrates more deeply. Others counteract with “that’s what makes it more irritating!” So who is right? Here’s the thing: I always take what everyone says […]

  • korean vs japanese beauty standards

    Japanese VS Korean Beauty Standards: What Are The Differences?

    Ever wondered what’s the difference between Japanese vs Korean beauty standards? In the West, they’re often lumped together. But, just because they come from Asia, doesn’t mea they have the same approach to beauty. It’s true both countries are obsessed with healthy skin. Both have beauty industries that have had a huge impact globally. Both […]

  • laser hair removal on your period

    Can You Get Laser Hair Removal While On Your Period? What You Need To Know

    Can you get laser hair removal while on your period? Maybe you’ve already booked an appointment and on the day, bam! your period made an appearance. Or maybe you have a special occasion that coincides with that time of the month and now you don’t know what to do. Should you go to the appointment? […]

  • cover up pimple scabs

    How To Cover Up A Pimple Scab (Without Making It Worse)

    Pimples are supposed to come, cause a scene for a few days, and leave quietly. Instead sometimes they stick around, dry into a scab, and sit in the middle of your face like they pay rent there. And of course – of course – it happens the week of something important, because that’s just how […]

  • redheads laser hair removal

    Can Redheads Have Laser Hair Removal?

    Can redheads have laser hair removal? I admit I’ve always wish I had red hair. It’s such a unique colour, so elegant and fiery at the same time. I’d just never considered what it’d be like to shave unwanted hair, though (because I love red hair on my bed, not so much everywhere else). Apparently, […]