Is it me or foaming cleansers have gotten a bad rep lately? I can totally see why. I started using foaming cleansers when I was around 15. Back then, my skin was oilier and pimple-prone. I figured, the more foam a cleanser makes, the better it cleanses my skin and gets rid of the extra oil and […]
Ever wondered what the best body moisturizers are? You spend a lot of time and money looking for the best creams and serums to keep your face bright and flawless, but what’s the point if the rest of your body gives away your real age? Skincare doesn’t stop at the face. Your body needs some […]
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 […]
