Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Are you falling for these retinoid myths or can you tell fact from fiction? “You can’t use retinoids during the day! Are you crazy?! You’re gonna get wrinkles!” “Of course you can use them during the day. Just pile on your sunscreen.” “You don’t need to exfoliate if you use retinoids. They do that for […]
I wish I had known about salicylic acid when I were a teen. Back then, I spent hours irritating scrubbing my face and drying out pimples with toothpaste (I read in a mag it worked 🙄 ) and then wondered why my skin looked like a mess. Salicylic acid is the skincare hero every woman […]
Are you curious about the benefits of Retinaldehyde, the new retinoid on the block? Lately, I’ve been cheating on Retinol with its cousin, Retinaldehyde. I know, I know. But, hear me out before judging me. I first met Retinol in my mid-20s. It promised to help me fight those pesky crows’ feet that were already […]
Did you know there’s snake venom in your skincare products?! Yes, snake venom. Rumour has it, it’s nature’s alternative to Botox. Or that’s what the manufacturer claims. In my mind, if I could talk to them, that’s what I imagine the dialogue to go like: “How did you get the inspiration for Syn-ake, your new […]
The secret to radiant, younger-looking skin? Exfoliation. If you’re serious about getting your best skin ever, this is a step you can’t miss in your routine. But how to do it right? For a long time, I thought exfoliating skin was easy. Pick a scrub. Use it. Done. Problem was, that often left my skin […]
What are the best ingredients for oily skin? When people come to me, they usually say: “I’ve tried everything to keep my oily skin under control, but nothing works. Help!” Can you relate to that? Sometimes, dealing with oily skin seems like a hopeless battle. No matter what you try, your face keeps shining brighter […]
