beauty myths

  • cerave hydrating cleanser

    Are You Removing Sunscreen The Right Way?

    Do you really need a special cleanser to remove sunscreen? Rumour has it that only oil-based cleansers can melt those stubborn UV filters away, hence the need for double cleansing. So if you’re not doing that, does that mean you have layers of sunscreen still clogging your pores?! I had to investigate it and what […]

  • if you can't pronounce it myth

    If You Can’t Pronounce It, Should You Put It On Your Skin?

    “If you can’t pronounce it, don’t put it on your skin.” Says everyone who showers with dihydrogen monoxide every single day. Dihydro… what?! Water. Dihydrogen monoxide is another name for water. If you’re so committed to not using things you can’t pronounce, you shouldn’t even wash your face. Do you see how absurd this thing […]

  • can skincare products penetrate skin

    Does Your Skin Really Absorb 60% Of What You Put On It?

    Let’s cut to the chase: the “60% of skincare products absorb into your bloodstream” claim is bullshit. I don’t care if you’ve heard it from your BFF, read about it in Allure, or come across it on some natural brand’s website – or all of these places. I don’t care how many people tell you […]

  • sunscreen questions

    Your Most Asked Questions About Sunscreen, Answered!

    I’m not going to tell you to use sunscreen every day. I know you know it. But, are you doing it right? I often hear my friends proudly say they only applied a thin layer or mixed their sunscreen with lotion. It makes me want to scream. They have no idea, but they’ve just made […]

  • jan marini bioglycolic cleanser

    Do Anti-Aging Cleansers Work?

    Wouldn’t it be great if you get rid of wrinkles while washing your face? Anti-aging cleansers promise just that. They pack anti-aging actives inside your cleansers (a non-negotiable step into your skincare routine), so you’re always guaranteed to get your dose. But, do they deliver? Because, just because an ingredient is in a product, it […]

  • mineral sunscreen myths

    5 Mineral Sunscreen Myths You Need To Stop Believing Right Now

    What if I told you that everything you know about mineral sunscreen is a lie? I’ll let that sink in for a minute… I know, I’ve just destroyed all your sunscreen certainties. But I won’t apologise for it. As long as you keep believing in these myths, you won’t get the best sun protection out […]