Skincare Blog | Skincare Made Easy
Got acne? Back in the day, you’d be drying your skin with benzoyl peroxide, exfoliate with salicylic acid twice a day every day and add a witch hazel toner to the mix… and then you wondered why your acne came back with a vengeance. Truth bomb: drying out acne dries out skin, too. When skin […]
What’s the best The Ordinary Peptide serum? That’s a tough one. The hype around peptides is… well, 90% hype. When you ignore the manufacturer claims and influencers’ endorsements, there’s not much scientific proof peptides do anything special. I personally don’t use peptides in my skincare routine. Sure, every now and then I’d try a peptide […]
Warning: The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution isn’t for skincare newbies. Here’s the deal: moderate exfoliation makes your skin softer, smoother and brighter. Too much exfoliation dries skin out like the Sahara, irritates it like hell, and makes you more prone to sun damage and hyperpigmentation. If I had my way, you’d […]
Does your skincare routine change with the seasons? I’m all about antiaging most of the year but, as soon as I feel the first whiff of winter in the air, I switch my focus to strengthening my skin’s protective barrier. Not that I give up my retinol & vitamin C completely in the winter. But […]
You’d think the higher the price, the better a product works, right? Not necessarily. Take The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5. It’s only £5.90 but it works better than – and is a great dupe for – Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 Gel (£65.00). Yes, really. Here’s how it outperforms the luxury serum and why you […]
“I’m scared of retinol side effects. I know retinol is the best wrinkle-fighter out there, but I don’t want to deal with redness and irritation. What should I do?” I hear ya. Retinol can make your skin worse before it makes it better. The most common retinol side effects are significant dryness, peeling, redness, itching and irritation, especially when you first start using it. Mild irritation often improves as your skin […]
