Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Is castor oil good for skin? This vegetable oil has a bit of a mixed rep. Used for centuries for its soothing and moisturising properties, it never got as popular as Argan or jojoba oils in the eyes of skincare fanatics. There’s a reason for that. Its unique composition makes it very versatile, but also […]
Are you a DIYer who loves making her skincare products and wants to try her hand at homemade sunscreen? Or a chemophobe who’s afraid the chemicals in sunscreen will kill you? Are you tired of spending a fortune on sunscreen and want to save by making your own? I’ve got news for you: DIY sunscreen […]
So you want to make your own skincare products? It’s not as easy as you think. You can’t just mix up a few drops of olive oil with a big dollop of glycerin, add a spoonful of vitamin C powder and voila, you have a product that works. It’s way more complicated than that… For […]
My skincare motto? Less is more. I can’t be bothered to layer 10+ products on my skin to try and fit every IT ingredient in – especially when a lot of these IT ingredients don’t even work! I want a handful of products packed to the brim with powerful actives, in high enough concentrations for […]
So, you want to use Vitamin C but your skin can’t stand it in high doses? You have 3 options: Use lower doses: Even 3% concentrations of Vitamin C have been proven to work – just more slowly. Try a derivative: It’s L-Ascorbic Acid, the pure form of Vitamin C, that irritates skin. Its derivatives, […]
Got a sunburn? You can turn to corticosteroids to reduce the inflammation. It’s what the doctor would recommend. It’s also pretty harsh. Isn’t there a gentler way to heal this thing fast? You’re in luck. Mother Nature has given us plenty of natural sunburn remedies – and they’re scientifically approved too! Here are three natural, […]
