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“What are the best foundations for acne-prone skin without salicylic acid?,” a reader asked me the other day. Salicylic acid is a godsend for oily skin: it exfoliates the pores from the inside out, preventing them from getting all clogged up and causing breakouts. Why would you want a foundation without it? A couple of […]
Some people swear ghee is amazing for healthy skin, inside and out. Others say it’s the reason their face is breaking out like it’s 2012 again. And if you’ve been adding it to your food or even putting it on your face (yep, people do that), you’re probably wondering: is this helping my skin… or […]
We all know the struggle with sunscreen and acne-prone skin. You put it on, hoping for protection, but end up with a greasy face or worse, a breakout. Korean sunscreen for acne-prone skin is starting to get some serious attention, but why? It’s not just about getting that SPF. There’s something in the way these […]
Retinol and Azelaic Acid are two skincare superheroes with the same job description: they help you fight acne AND fade away hyperpigmentation. Yep, the best skincare ingredients are multi-taskers that tackle more than one concern. If your face is covered in pimples and/or dark spots, you may be asking, “should I use retinol or Azelaic […]
Ever had a pimple pop up right before something important (date night, big meeting, family photo, whatever) and thought, “If I don’t deal with this right now, I might actually cry”? Yeah, same. So when I heard my US friends swear by topical acne medication Up & Up Acne Spot Treatment, I was curious. We don’t […]
OK, so let me guess: You’ve been dealing with breakouts, or redness, or those annoying dark spots that just won’t fade – and suddenly every product you Google has either azelaic acid or niacinamide in it. Sometimes both. Sometimes mixed with, like, snail slime and fermented mushrooms. This whole azelaic acid VS niacinamide debate is […]
