dry skin

  • Azelaic Acid VS Niacinamide: Which Is Right For YOU?

    OK, so let me guess: You’ve been dealing with breakouts, or redness, or those annoying dark spots that just won’t fade – and suddenly every product you Google has either azelaic acid or niacinamide in it. Sometimes both. Sometimes mixed with, like, snail slime and fermented mushrooms. This whole azelaic acid VS niacinamide debate is […]

  • emu oil

    Is Emu Oil A Miracle Fix For Dry Skin?

    Ever wondered how the Australian aborigines healed their cuts and wounds? Their secret’s emu oil. According to legend, this unique oil can do pretty much anything, from moisturising skin to reducing wrinkles and even busting acne. But what’s the truth? Can emu oil really do all these miracles or is it just another hyped up […]

  • garden of wisdom ceramide hydrating complex serum

    The Ceramide Serum That Saved My Skin From Winter Dryness

    Have you noticed how your skin shrivels up like an old prune when it’s not hydrated? All the retinol + exfoliation in the world won’t smooth it out. If anything, they’ll make things 10x worse. What dry skin needs is a dollop of ceramides, little plasters that can patch up any hole in your skin’s […]

  • sebamed anti-dry day defence cream

    Can Sebamed Anti-Dry Day Defence Cream Really Prevent Dry Winter Skin?

    I remember the days when I thought moisturiser wasn’t that important… I was younger then and lived in sunny Italy, where the weather never got harsh enough to suck all the moisture out of my skin and wither it like an old prune. That all changed when I moved to London. My first winter here, […]

  • skincare ingredient combinations that work better together

    Better Together: 7 Skincare Ingredient Combinations To Try Now For Clearer, Brighter, Younger-Looking Skin

    What are the best skincare ingredient combinations to try for clearer, younger-looking skin? Most skincare ingredients are team players. Sure, there are ingredients that don’t get along well (using retinol + vitamin C together can irritate your skin), but those are exceptions. The best ingredients help each other out in the fight against wrinkles, dark […]

  • la roche posay toleriane dermo cleanser

    Is La Roche Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser The Best Cleanser For Sensitive Skin?

    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 […]