acne

  • how to treat post-inflammatory hyperpigemntation

    How Do You Fade Away The Dark Marks Left Behind By Pimples?

    Pimples love revenge. Dare give them the boot and they’ll leave a dark mark where they used to be. Ugh. It’s like you’re fixing a problem only to cause another. *sighs* FYI, this pimple revenge has a scientific name: post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (I know, it’s a mouthful!). It sounds like something horrible, doesn’t it? Good news, […]

  • Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum

    5 Best Anti-Aging Products For Acne-Prone Skin

    What are the best anti-aging products for acne-prone skin? Treating acne is your top priority. Red, inflamed breakouts are stealing your confidence and you want to get rid of them ASAP. But, you don’t want to wait until the acne is gone to start tackling fine lines and wrinkles. *sighs* Acne should have been a […]

  • hormonal acne

    The Ultimate Guide To Dealing With Hormonal Acne

    It happens. Every. Single. Month. My skin is clear and flawless for days but, as soon as my period hits, a party of pimples springs up all over my chin (because cramps and mood swings aren’t torture enough). Every month, I hope it’s the last month. Every month, the pimples come back. Well, until recently. […]

  • cerave moisturizing lotion

    Niacinamide: The Most Multi-Tasking Ingredient In Skincare?

    “And the award for Most Multitasking Skincare Ingredient goes to…” *drumroll* Niacinamide! *clap clap* Niacinamide deserves it. There’s literally nothing it can’t do. Need to hydrate skin? Check. Fight acne? Check. Fade dark spots? Check. Soothe redness? Check. Reduce wrinkles? Check. It doesn’t matter what you throw at it, niacinamide can handle it. If it’s […]

  • acne marks vs acne scars

    Acne Marks VS Acne Scars: What’s The Difference And How Do You Treat Them?

    The worst thing about acne? When a breakout clears up, you don’t always get your clear skin back. Nope, sometimes those pesky pimples leave unsightly traces of their presence behind… in the form of dark spots and scars. Ugh. FYI, they’re not the same. I’m often approached by clients asking my help to clear up […]

  • skin pH

    What Does pH-Balanced Means?

    Ever wondered what pH-balanced means? Every serum and moisturiser proudly boasts about its pH these days. Is it just another marketing ploy or does your skin’s pH really matter? A bit of both. Here’s everything you need to know about skin’s pH and which skincare products should (and should NOT) be pH-balanced. What Is pH? […]