Taking the guesswork out of skincare
I wish I had known about salicylic acid when I were a teen. Back then, I spent hours irritating scrubbing my face and drying out pimples with toothpaste (I read in a mag it worked 🙄 ) and then wondered why my skin looked like a mess. Salicylic acid would have come to the rescue. […]
What are the best products for fine lines and wrinkles? Like, what really works? It’s a minefield out there. From retinol to peptides and papaya enzymes, everything promises to rid you of those wrinkles and turn the clock back 10 years. How do you make sense of it all and chose products that can get […]
What are the best vitamin C serums? Vitamin C is an antiaging superstar that fights wrinkles, boosts collagen and brightens the complexion – when used right. Like all divas, vitamin C is finicky AF. If the pH is too high, it won’t work. If the pH is too low, it will irritate skin. If it’s […]
What are the best exfoliants for combination skin? The exfoliating rules are simple: Got blackheads, pimples or any form of acne? Salicylic Acid is your BFF. Got dry skin and/or sun-damage to fade away? Glycolic Acid will do the trick. Combination skin often has acne AND dry patches. Which option should you go for? It […]
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 […]
Is Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil worth the splurge? 5 years ago, I’d have said , “hell yeah!” Now, with so many cheaper dupes around, I’m not so sure. So, I’ve put it to the test. Here’s the verdict: What’s In Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil? MARULA OIL Most oils out […]
