Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Got a sunburn? Use aloe vera. Can’t stop scratching an itchy rash? Use aloe vera. Skin so dry it hurts? Use aloe vera. This little plant is said to be the cure for pretty much every skin ailment – and it’s been doing that for centuries. Did you know aloe was one of the most […]
Ever heard of retinol breakout? This anti-aging superstar is known to solve every kind of skin condition, from premature wrinkles to dark spots and acne. There’s only a catch: in most cases, it makes your skin worse before it makes it better. If you’re new to retinol, you may already have experienced the dreaded retinol […]
Move over, Benzoyl Peroxide. Zinc’s the new acne fighter on the block. Riding the wave of natural skincare, this mineral’s recently found its way into all kinds of products for oily skin, from lightweight moisturisers to spot treatments. I totally see why: it’s natural, gentle and said to help regulate oil production and kick acne […]
Can you use retinol and salicylic acid together? These two acne fighters are a must to treat breakouts – and keep them from coming back. But, word on the street is they don’t play well with each other. They can cancel each other out or, worse, give you a bad case of irritation. Is that […]
Want to fight acne naturally? Meet tea tree oil. It’s an unassuming acne fighter that’s been used for centuries by Australian aborigines, and yet the Western World is only now starting to discover its powerful anti-bacterial properties. If you’ve been using tried and tested acne treatments like Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid to reduce breakouts, […]
The Inkey List Niacinamide is one of those rare skincare unicorns that works for everyone. It’s true that everyone’s skin is different. What works for one person may not work for another. Backfire, even. And yet… Niacinamide is the exception to the rule. Niacinamide is an ingredient absolutely anyone can use. It does everything you […]
