How To Take Better Care of Your Skin
Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician 
The natural oil on your skin helps maintain a healthy barrier and helps your skin do what it is supposed to do – protect you from the outside world. However, it is not uncommon for the sebaceous glands (the glands that produce the natural oil) to go into overdrive and … Read more
Peeling skin can be caused by many external and internal factors, and while not uncommon, it can be annoying and even uncomfortable to deal with. Therefore, if peeling skin is a common occurrence for you, or you just recently started experiencing this inconvenience, I’m here to help. In this article, … Read more
If you have oily skin and find liquid foundations too heavy, yet powders lack the coverage you desire, then you might find a blend between the two to be the perfect solution. Enter powder foundations, the ideal solution for those with oily skin in the form of innovative products that … Read more
Papules are a type of acne characterized by being slightly raised from the surrounding skin, often discolored or red, and most commonly roundish in shape. Although very common, papules can be challenging to deal with and often cause pain and discomfort in the area where they appear. However, there are … Read more
Your cleanser is designed to remove the daily makeup and impurities and keep your face clean. However, many cleansers are often packed with surfactants and soaps that remove the oil and moisture from your skin and cause uncomfortable dry patches that can lead to irritation, sensitivities, as well as premature … Read more
The hype surrounding glutathione’s lightening properties has resulted in physicians frequently referring to it and administering it as a wonder drug for fading hyperpigmentation. But how does glutathione work? And what are some of the glutathione benefits for the skin? In this article, we will talk about the master brightener, … Read more
Besides being detrimental to your health, smoking can also hurt your skin. The first thing you think of when someone mentions is how smoking can take a toll on your skin, causing premature skin aging. While this is true, smoking can also change the skin, and unfortunately, not for the … Read more
Thanks to the loosening of cannabis laws and the enthusiasm around emerging science, there are now legitimate medicinal claims that CBD can actually give us glowing skin besides simply being a compound of something that gets us high. However, as the ingredient rises in popularity, many have started wondering if … Read more
Struggling with oily skin and wondering about the best toners to help manage it? This guide is for you. Below, I will share my list of the 10 best toners for oily skin, and various accompanying skin concerns that I have tried and tested and explain a little more about … Read more
Striking a balance between coverage and comfort without exacerbating the appearance of dry and flaky patches is one of the many challenges you’re probably familiar with if your skin leans towards dryness. You can also probably guess that what your skin needs is a foundation that both conceals imperfections and … Read more
Finding a primer that keeps makeup intact on oily skin can be challenging as many “mattifying” or “oil-free” primers often fall short, and some may even cause breakouts, which is a common concern for this skin type. Having personally battled with oily skin that’s also prone to acne and trying … Read more
Sun care for sensitive skin, although important, can be challenging due to the potential for adverse reactions from certain ingredients commonly found in sunscreens. Many people with sensitive skin experience irritation, dryness, or even breakouts when using the wrong type of sunscreen, which deters many from this crucial protective step. … Read more
Wrinkles, spots, and dryness are the most common signs of aging but it is absolutely dreading when these start appearing during your early or mid-20s. Unfortunately, your skin is at the mercy of many factors that can make the natural aging process come much sooner than hoped for. But there … Read more
Applying sunscreen daily is a simple but highly beneficial step in your skincare routine that can protect you from the formation of the harmful free radicals that can basically cause all hell on your skin. However, choosing the right one for you can be crazy challenging, especially when a new … Read more
If you have read anything about skincare on the Internet, then you certainly know a little or a lot about what a great ingredient retinol is. This anti-aging powerhouse can speed up cellular turnover, thus promoting collagen production and giving your skin the glow you have always desired. Retinol has … Read more
Product reviews are my favorite type of posts to write because I’m a makeup and skincare fanatic and have tried plenty of different products in my time, so I thought I’d share a review of The Ordinary’s Glycolic Acid toner. The Ordinary is known for providing high-quality skincare products minus … Read more
The first step in selecting the right skin solution and routine is by determining your skin type. If you have no idea what your skin type is, fret not as in this article I am going to show you how to go about determining your skin type. Here’s what is … Read more
Cleansing your face is arguably the most important step of your skincare routine. Your skin acts as a natural barrier and its sole “job” is to keep dirt, bacteria, and environmental pollution out and protect your organs from infections, thus it is quite important to keep it clean so it … Read more
Benzoyl peroxide is an ingredient that’s best known for fighting acne and it comes in various formulations, including over-the-counter cleansers, spot treatments, gels, creams, etc. It’s also available in different concentrations but the standard over-the-counter strength is 2.5%. However, depending on the severity of your breakouts, your dermatologist can prescribe … Read more
Although it may seem like a new, need-to-know-about skincare ingredient, kojic acid has been around for quite some time. It was first developed in 1989 and used in a professional setting to brighten brown spots, hyperpigmentation, and stubborn post-breakout blemishes. Although it’s still not talked about all too often, kojic … Read more