antiaging skincare

  • use retinol and azelaic acid together

    Can You Use Retinol And Azelaic Acid Together?

    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 […]

  • 4 reasons why you should not make a DIY vitamin C serum

    4 Reasons Why Making Your Own Vitamin C Serum Is NOT A Good Idea

    “How can I make my own DIY vitamin C serum, Gio? I’m tired of spending a fortune on products that go bad before I have time to finish the bottle.” I hear ya. Vitamin C is a skincare superhero with plenty of anti-aging superpowers. Studies show it: But it’s finicky AF. Goes bad quickly. Costs […]

  • glycolic acid complete guide

    The Complete Guide To Glycolic Acid

    Are you still exfoliating with scrubs? It’s time to switch things up and give glycolic acid a try. I know, I know, scrubs can be addictive. But so can glycolic. I’ve never met anyone who made the switch and went back to scrubs. Glycolic acid is an exfoliant on steroids. It gets rid of dead […]

  • Does Ultherapy Hurt

    Does Ultherapy Hurt? Everything You Need To Know

    Let’s get real, if you’ve been eyeing Ultherapy as your ticket to tighter skin without going under the knife, you’re probably wondering, “Is this gonna hurt like that scene in ‘Game of Thrones’ where the Mountain crushes someone’s head?” I mean, ultrasound energy zapping into your face doesn’t exactly sound like a day at the […]

  • Azelaic Acid VS Niacinamide: Which Is Right For YOU?

    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 […]

  • Suki Skincare Review: What To Buy & What To Avoid

    Let’s do a Suki Skincare review today. I must admit I didn’t expect much from this brand. The branding is quiet, the packaging isn’t flashy, and you don’t see influencers screaming about it on Instagram. But after stumbling across the Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser (which apparently has a cult following?) I got curious and decided […]