Taking the guesswork out of skincare
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 […]
You know when you’re buying all the new LE blushes because OMG they’re so pretty and then you end up using the same old one again and again because that’s what works for you? Urea is like that blush. While you’re getting carried away by all the new skincare bling – Stem cells! EGF! Bee […]
I know what you’re thinking, “Vitamin C for sensitive skin?! Isn’t that like milk for lactose-intolerance? Trouble?” It can be. Vitamin C has a (well-deserved!) rep for being stingy, irritating and harsh. Ouch! If you’ve got sensitive skin, you may have gotten your hands on a bottle of Skinceuticals CE Ferulic or Timeless CE Ferulic Serum […]
“Where have you been all my life?! I SO needed you in my teens.” That’s the first thing that popped into my head when I tried Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion. Back then, I was so obsessed with makeup and skincare (for my face), I’d totally forget I had a body to take care of, […]
If you suffer from celiac disease or are simply gluten intolerant, should you switch to gluten-free skincare products? It’s a question that’s popping up all over Reddit now that gluten has gotten a bad rep. All supermarkets now have gluten-free aisles where you can safely shop for foods that don’t make those intolerant to it […]
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 […]
