Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Is it me or skin tends to get SO red in winter? I’m not talking about the pinkish flush you get after a brisk walk in the park. That’s kinda cute. I’m talking about irritation. The harsh winter weather breaks down your skin’s defences, letting all kinds of germs and irritants have a field day […]
How the heck do you deal with rosacea?! Creating a good skincare routine is hard enough when your skin behaves. It seems like a mission impossible when anything you put on it triggers another flare-up. Ugh. Lex Gilles got your back. Diagnosed with rosacea in her early 20s, Lex is sharing her journey with the […]
Is your skin easily irritated? Does it turn red and starts to sting, no matter what you put on it? Did you overexfoliate and now your skin is all sensitive and uncomfortable? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, meet your new BFF: allantoin. I’m not sure how allantoin has managed to avoid […]
Wait, aren’t rose oil and rosehip oil the same thing?! They have almost the same name. They come from the same family. Yet one keeps wrinkles at bay while the other irritates your skin real bad. Ouch! So what’s the difference between them and which one is the good twin? Let the rose oil vs […]
“Did you hear? Witch hazel is super irritating. Like, worse than alcohol!” “What are you talking about? Everyone knows that witch hazel soothes irritations! It cant’t be bad.” “Enough you two! Can’t someone just take us out of our misery and tell us if witch hazel for skin is a good idea or not?” I’ll […]
“My skin is ALWAYS dry and flaky, no matter what I do.” “I’m afraid of trying new skincare products. My skin’s so sensitive, it can’t tolerate ANYTHING!” “Every time I wash my face, my skin feels so tight and dry.” Sounds familiar? That’s your acid mantle screaming for help. What Is The Acid Mantle? Acid […]
