My skin is afraid. Panicky, even. This time last year, the unrelenting cold coupled with a bit too much retinol made it peel like a reptile. It was ugly. Even makeup couldn’t hide it. Foundation made it look A LOT worse. It was painful, too. I tried to barely touch the area as I slathered […]
Do you feel like giving up on cleansing in winter? No matter what you do, your skin ALWAYS feels so tight and dry after cleansing. Blame it on surfactants. They help oils and dirt mix with water so they can easily be rinsed off. But if your skin’s dry and sensitive, they’ll remove too much […]
Got a sunburn? It happens to everyone. You just need to get your guard down with sunscreen for one hour and already your skin is turning an itchy shade of lobster red. Ouch! You’ll be more careful next time, I know. But, right now, get out of the sun and slather a soothing cream on […]
Does it happen to you, too? In summer, my hands are flawless. My skin feels soft and supple to the touch. No extra care needed. But as soon as winter rolls around, I can feel them get a little tighter. Add to that my OCD obsession of washing my hands with boiling hot water 100 […]
It’s no secret that CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM is one of my fave night moisturisers ever. Ever since it landed in the UK, I barely used anything else. But what about the morning version, CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion AM SPF 25? Is that just as good? I’ve put it to the test to find […]
What are the best moisturizers for seriously dry skin? In the hotter summer months, my skin ain’t that picky. Any lightweight lotion will do. But as soon as the chilly winds roll around, my skin shows sign of cracking. It feels a little tighter in the afternoon. It gets red (and not in that cute […]
