Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Say what, there’s weed in my skincare?! Ever since the USA legalised the growth of cannabis as an “ordinary agriculture commodity” in 2018, CBD oil has invaded the aisles of all your fave beauty shops. I’m late to jump on the trend, I know. But I don’t do trends. I do science. For the past […]
A staple in Moroccan cuisine and skincare for centuries, Argan oil has recently taken the beauty world by storm. Word on the street is that it does it all: makes your skin softer than a baby’s, fights off premature wrinkles and regulates excess oil production – without giving you pimples. And yet… if your skin […]
Bakuchiol VS retinol: which of the two is better at treating wrinkles? For decades, retinol (has been the gold standard for anti-aging. It reduces wrinkles, fades away dark spots, and even boosts collagen… But it’s irritating. And drying. And a total no-no during pregnancy (they cause birth defects in animals). If you can’t use retinol, […]
Ever wondered about the Squalane oil benefits for skin and whether you should try it? Before The Ordinary put it on the map, no one had heard of it. Now, it’s EVERYWHERE. Like, in all your skincare products. Check your labels. I dare you find one without squalane in it. Not that I’m complaining… This […]
Is apple cider vinegar good for acne? Yes. Should you use it? No. Newsflash: just because something works, it doesn’t mean you should use it. Baking soda can exfoliate skin… and leave it a red, flaky, irritated mess. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is the same. For one person who swears ACV cured her acne, there’s […]
So, you got fungal acne? The first step is to rid your skincare routine of ANYTHING that could remotely feed Malassezia, the fungus that’s making your life miserable. I’ve written a post about how to do this here. The second step is to kill the damn fungus once and for all. But what if you’re […]
