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Does Neosporin help acne? Yep, the thing your mum used to gently rub on your scraped knees when you fell down. Rumour has it, rubbing it on pimples can make them go away faster, too. It makes sense: bacteria (P. Acnes, to be exact) cause acne, so what’s better than an anti-bacterial ointment to kill […]
Tell me where your pimples pop up, and I’ll tell you what’s causing them. It’s not a bad Facebook quiz. It’s the theory behind Acne Face Mapping, an ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic medical tradition. If it’s true, it’s the answer to all our prayers. Think about it: if a BigMac is to blame for that […]
Can glycolic acid peels treat acne scars? That’s what my dear reader Roxann asked me a few days ago. I have to admit, this question took me a bit aback. I’m a big fan of glycolic acid (it’s the best exfoliant ever!), but I had never thought about it as a treatment for acne scarring. Why? […]
Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner has quickly achieved cult status. You can’t google Korean BHA toner without this baby topping every list. How the heck did it do it when… well, I’m getting ahead of myself. Suffice it to say, I’m NOT a big fan of this toner. Here’s all […]
There it was. In the middle of my chin. All red and swollen. Staring at me defiantly. “Dare to pop me!,” it challenged me. But, I didn’t. I knew that’s what that nasty pimple wanted. To be squeezed so he could procreate. No way, I’m falling for it, you nasty thing! But, boy, was it […]
Have you heard of mandelic acid? It’s the newest exfoliating acid on the skincare block. It shot to fame in Asia thanks to its gentle touch. Word on the street has it, even sensitive skin can use it without risking irritation. You’ll find it in both Stratia Soft Touch AHA and The Ordinary Mandelic Acid […]
