Taking the guesswork out of skincare
“I have sensitive skin. Can I exfoliate?” “Last time I tried an exfoliator, my skin got so red and sore. Should I really give it another go?” “Exfoliation’s not working for me. I’ve tried every scrub under the sun to get rid of my pimples, but those nasty buggers are still there. What else can […]
Is your skin so sensitive, every cleanser you’ve tried stings like crazy? I hear ya. The cleansing process is always traumatic for skin. You risk raising its pH, breaking down its protective barrier, stripping away its natural oil… It’s a minefield. But it’s not like you can skip cleansing. Ugh. So what’s a girl to […]
What’s the best Peter Thomas Roth face mask for your skin type? The guy’s the king of face masks. He has one for everything: Acne? Check. Exfoliation? Check. Soothing sensitive skin? Check. Problem is, how do you know which one YOU need? And do they all work or are there some duds in the line […]
Remember when the mere thought of putting oil on your skin had you running in the opposite direction? I still feel like that with coconut oil. I love it as a deep conditioning treatment. It makes my hair so incredibly soft and strong. It works wonders to heal chapped lips, too. But it’s SO comedogenic, […]
You know how it goes. A jealous person spreads a juicy rumour. Everyone believes it because it’s so scary, who wants to take the risk if it turns out to be true? Then, the truth comes out. But, it’s too late. It doesn’t matter what the maligned guy says or does to prove his innocence, […]
“How often should you exfoliate with AHAs/BHA? The instructions on my glycolic acid exfoliant say I need to apply it every night. But then why is my skin so dry all of a sudden?” Exfoliating acids are double-edged swords. Use them right and they’ll brighten up your skin, smooth out your wrinkles and unclog your […]
