Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Bees are your skin’s BFF. These industrious little insects are hard at work to give your skin everything it needs. Like honey, the sweet nectar that moisturises your skin and fights acne at the same time. And beeswax. Less famous than honey, beeswax is everywhere – especially in solid products like lip balms. What makes […]
Have you heard? There’s a new exfoliant on the skincare block. Word on the street is that it works just like glycolic acid – minus the irritation. Plus, it’s natural, too. Meet Bromelain. It’s been used in folk medicine to treat all kinds of ailments and now it’s helping our skin become brighter and smoother, […]
The market for skincare products that lighten and brighten skin is huge! Whether you’re looking to directly target dark spots or you’re just after an overall brighter complexion, these products are the way to go. The playground of brightening products has been ruled by ingredients such as hydroquinone, arbutin, azelaic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin C […]
“Fake it till you make it.” This is mica’s motto. This sparking mineral hooks you in with promises of brighter, glowing skin. But it’s all a glittering show. Literally. Wash it off and your skin’s as dull as it was before. Ugh. Here’s the truth about mica in skincare: What Is Mica? Mica is a […]
Have you heard of Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14? It’s probably the less known member of the peptide family. While we’re all fawning over Matrixyl or Argireline, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14 has sneaked it away into a few serums and moisturizers without anyone noticing. There’s a reason for that…. What Is Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14? Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14 is a relatively new – […]
Kojic Acid is the underdog of skin-lightening treatments. It’s not as famous as azelaic acid, infamous as hydroquinone, or common as Vitamin C. Heck, most people don’t even know it exists! But it often succeeds at fading dark spots and hyperpigmentation when others have failed. Take that, Vitamin C. Should you give it a try? […]
