How To Take Better Care of Your Skin
If you are on a quest for younger-looking, smoother, and brighter complexion, you have probably heard of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs). However, there are some questions that are still left unclear for many people that are not professionals in the skincare industry such as; What exactly are AHAs and how to use them – and; What … Read more
For many people, the cold days of winter can bring uncomfortable dryness on the face, hands, and feet. For some people, the problem is even worse than just a general tight and dry feeling; they get skin so dry that it results in flaking, cracking, and even inflammations and eczema. If this sounds awfully familiar … Read more
Your cleanser is designed to remove the daily makeup, impurities and keep your face clean. However, many cleansers are often packed with surfactants: soaps that draw dirt, oil, and grime from pores. This can not only strip the moisture from your skin, but it can also lead to dry, uncomfortable patches that can cause premature … Read more
What are the best foundations for dry skin? Let’s talk a little bit more about how to find the right foundation for your dry skin. Dry skin is one of the most common skin types and if your skin tends to be on the drier side, you probably already know that it can very easily … Read more
What’s the best sunscreen for sensitive skin? So let’s talk about sensitive skin and sunscreens. My goal in this article is to teach you: what causes sensitive skin (perhaps your sunscreen isn’t the only problematic product?) how to choose the best sunscreen for sensitive skin? how to recognize what to avoid in a sunscreen? some of my … Read more
Help! I have tried EVERYTHING to get rid of my acne, but nothing ever worked for me! Am I going to stay like this forever? If you have ever had acne in your life, chances are that you’ve considered or at least heard of the infamous Accutane, a drug that seems to have some magical powers … Read more
If you are constantly finding yourself overwhelmed by which cleanser, toner, or moisturizer to use, you are not the only one. Even though everyone may seem like they have their s*it together just because their skin looks better than yours, don’t despair. Regular f*ck ups are one big part of how to do skincare and figuring out … Read more
You have probably heard many people rave about this revolutionary ingredient that is soothing, healing, anti-inflammatory, and goes about every list of the top products you need to have in your skincare regimen. Niacinamide is a standout due to its versatility to help improve any skin type and relieve any skin concern. Even though niacinamide … Read more
Living with eczema has probably made you go back and forth looking for answers on how to control this common condition many times. Searching for relief from dry, red and itchy skin has probably even made you try a variety of products. Unfortunately, some of these might have left your skin feeling even drier and … Read more
While elaborate and complex skincare routines are currently dominating the market and becoming more and more popular, I believe that we can all agree this can sometimes become overwhelming. It is understandable that there are moments when we all get way too confused while reading about products and that we often become too frustrated to … Read more
Dry skin is one of the most common skin types and if your skin tends to be on the drier side, this is mainly because of the natural oil that is lacking to keep it soft and supple. Having dry skin is a skin type that’s normally present since birth and in most cases; it … Read more
Dry skin is a common skin type characterized by a lack of natural oil in the most superficial layer of the skin, the epidermis. If left untreated, dry skin can become unbearably tight and uncomfortable and if this persists for a long time it can lead to serious epidermal damage like cracking and infections. Keeping … Read more
Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies and it works to give our skin its structure and shape. Skin with a good amount of collagen looks more plumped, youthful and it’s stronger. Collagen production depends on the speed of which our cells renew. What this means that the speed renewal process is fast when … Read more
The uppermost layer of our epidermis or the stratum corneum consists of several layers of keratinized (hardened) cells tightly packed together. As they contain the protein keratin they are tough and have no nucleus. A cell without a nucleus is a dead cell. Our skin naturally sheds billions of dead skin cells every day. This is … Read more