Here’s why I don’t like the “natural = good, chemical/synthetic = bad” nonsense. If I say bisabolol, what does that make you think? “Ugh, it sounds like a chemical. Will it kill me?!” But, what if I say chamomile instead? “Oh, that’s one of the best natural remedies. Sooo soothing.” It is soothing. Thanks to […]
Ever wondered what pH-balanced means? Every serum and moisturiser proudly boasts about its pH these days. Is it just another marketing ploy or does your skin’s pH really matter? A bit of both. Here’s everything you need to know about skin’s pH and which skincare products should (and should NOT) be pH-balanced. What Is pH? […]
Who said that all natural ingredients are always good for you? Take chamomile. This dainty little plant can soothe irritations… or give you a bad allergy attack! Yes, dainty little chamomile can do that. Should you use it or is chamomile a natural ingredient you’d better steer clear of in your skincare? Here’s what science says: What Is Chamomile? […]
How do you treat a sunburn fast? The best thing would be not to get one at all, but that doesn’t always work out. I learned the lesson the hard way… “Gio, stay in the shade. And don’t take off your hat again!,” my mum said, as she put the damn thing on my head […]
“Help! How do you find a moisturiser that doesn’t irritate sensitive skin?!” I hear ya. Finding the right skincare products for your needs is hard enough without your skin throwing a tantrum every five minutes. “This has too much fragrance. Keep it away from me.” “That has lots of retinol. I’m too delicate for that.’ […]
So, you want to use retinol but the littlest sprinkle turns your skin into a red, itchy, painful mess? Boo hoo! Retinol is one of those antiaging divas sensitive skin can’t stand. Dare to put them in touch and it’ll repay you with irritation. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up on the […]
