How To Take Better Care of Your Skin
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Tretinoin is one of the most researched anti-aging and anti-acne treatments available in today’s market. It’s incredibly effective, however, its known side-effect is irritation which can leave you with red, sensitive, inflamed, and peeling skin. Given that tretinoin is a powerful ingredient on its own, you need to make sure … Read more
Every reputable esthetician would never recommend their clients to attempt extractions at home. I mean, sure, if you want to royally mess up your face knock yourself out, but as an esthetician, I strongly advise against that. A few things that are very likely to go wrong if you attempt … Read more
After my horrible experience with the Lala Retro Whipped Cream that left me broken out with painful cystic acne, I had to resort to using a potent combination of salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide treatment. This is an excellent combo to tackle acne effectively but it has the downside of … Read more
Cleansing your skin is the first and most important step in your routine. This helps you remove bacteria, pollution, dust, makeup, and grime (instead of leaving them on your face). Today I will talk about a few cleansing habits you should start implementing in order to take good care of … Read more
After seeing my review on the F-Balm by Drunk Elephant, a fellow skincare lover recommended me to try the Lala Retro Whipped cream and give my thoughts on it. As someone with oily/acne-prone skin, I was a little hesitant due to the several problematic ingredients it contains, however, I figured … Read more
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I always like to point out how important sunscreen is for our skin. Besides preventing a whole lot of skin concerns such as pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, red marks, uneven skin patches, and all sorts of discoloration, sunscreen is also what protects your skin from cancer. Therefore, it is important … Read more
Ever heard of polyglutamic acid? Me neither. But that was only up until The Inkey List (which is becoming one of my routine staples) came up with their serum/treatment and I thought what the heck, let’s try it out. First things first, I have to say that I am not usually … Read more
Closed comedones are those white or skin-colored bumps that don’t have a collection of pus on top, and they are seemingly headless and can’t be popped. Getting rid of closed comedones is relatively easy. All you need to do is pay extra attention to your skincare routine, especially your exfoliating … Read more
COSRX is a Korean skincare brand that acquired a cult following from all over the world thanks to YouTubers like James Welsh and Hyram that constantly rave about K-beauty on their channels. I’ve already mentioned COSRX here on my website. It is one brand that I genuinely like and trust … Read more
One of the most enjoyable and fulfilling reasons for owning a skincare blog is the fact that I get to help people from all around the world by sharing what I know about skincare and how to take great care of the skin. Skincare doesn’t have to be complicated and … Read more
Drunk Elephant is a brand that has been around the corner for a while, however, truth be told, I’ve never thought of trying their products. Not because there was something I didn’t like about them particularly, but because my face was covered in severe cysts until about two years ago … Read more
Besides the recent public controversies, The Ordinary is a brand you don’t really hear a bad word about, at least when it comes to their products. And it’s really not difficult to see why everyone loves it. The products are ridiculously cheap, formulated with simple and clean ingredients, are excellent … Read more
This is my Inkey List Niacinamide vs. The Ordinary Niacinamide review. The Ordinary’s Niacinamide has been a cult favorite and a staple for every person that deals with oily and acne-prone skin ever since it launched nearly four years ago. And it’s really not that difficult to see why. The … Read more
Many over-the-counter products nowadays include ingredients that address different skin concerns, including dark spots, dullness, wrinkles, acne, acne scarring, etc. Well, in case you didn’t know, one particular ingredient known as mandelic acid has shown the capability to target all the mentioned skin concerns and then some. But because it’s … Read more
Smoking, although a bad habit, is one of the most difficult habits to get out of. Everyone knows how detrimental smoking is for health and, unfortunately, this nasty habit has claimed many lives in the world, with some heavy smokers losing their lives to cancer as young as 20. However, … Read more
Acids are the best ingredients in skincare for the sole reason that they work great, give instant results, and can have a transformational effect on the skin. However, there seems to be a lot of misconception floating around the internet when it comes to using acids, layering them properly, combining … Read more
If you are always up for discovering new ways to get your skin looking glowy, smooth, and pretty much flawless, then glycolic acid may very well be the secret ingredient you need in your routine to achieve this. Exfoliating acids sound a little harsh, however, these ingredients are actually very … Read more
Catching some sun rays can be a pleasant and therapeutic experience with its own health benefits. The sun is your best source of vitamin D and as we know, vitamin D is a super important nutrient needed for the health of teeth and bones. But besides the health benefits and … Read more
To remove dead skin cells from your face, you need to exfoliate your face. Skincare enthusiasts might say “Wow, what a revelation, we all knew that!” However, you would be surprised at how many people still resort to using harsh methods of exfoliation that may be a potential culprit for … Read more
Mini versions of our favorite skincare products help us maintain a solid skincare regimen while being away from home. These are super useful for transport because of the carry-on limits we often struggle with during traveling. Additionally, mini and travel-sized products are a great way to try a product you’ve … Read more