How To Take Better Care of Your Skin
Tea tree oil is often used in complementary and alternative medicine to treat conditions such as athlete’s foot, lice, nail fungus, cuts, mite infection, insect bites, and acne. However, while you can use tea tree oil for mild to moderate acne, this doesn’t come without its own risks, much like any other ingredient in a … Read more
Witch hazel is a botanical ingredient used in holistic medicine to help treat acne, oily skin, inflammation, open wounds, puffy eyes, sunburn, insect bites, and even varicose veins and hemorrhoids, too. In this article, I will explain a few things you need to know about witch hazel and why this ingredient is bad for the … Read more
In this article, I am going to let you in on the 10 things that completely changed my skin. I always like to say that taking good care of your skin is not difficult nor complicated. In many cases, it’s us and our beliefs of what we should do that’s causing us all sorts of … Read more
It’s been a while since I’ve compared Paula’s Choice to a more budget-friendly option that does the same thing. Now, we all know that Paula is the queen of going the extra mile and adding more than one beneficial ingredient in her products, which is why her products are leaning on the pricier side. But we … Read more
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 you are not adding fuel … Read more
Do you need help with choosing niacinamide serum? Here are 10 best niacinamide serums under $30 to get you started. If you’ve been on this website before, chances are that you’ve might have read some of my articles where I rave about niacinamide and how much I love this ingredient. I don’t keep it a … Read more
Ever heard of polyglutamic acid? Yeah, 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 as reckless when it … 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, they are formulated with simple and clean ingredients, are excellent for all skin … 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 brand is ridiculously affordable, uses … 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 still a little bit elusive … Read more
I’ve said it million times – 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, … Read more
Salicylic acid is my favorite ingredient in skincare products and one ingredient I know I can never go wrong with, no matter the size of my pimple or the severity of my breakouts. Besides this, salicylic acid has a longstanding history of scientific data to back its effectiveness, especially when it comes to problematic, acne-prone … 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 and unforgiving, however, these ingredients are actually very gentle on the … Read more
Travel-sized skincare products come with several useful perks and this is why we all love them. Mini versions of our favorite skincare products help us maintain a solid skincare regimen while being away from home and these are super useful for transport because of the carry-on limits we often struggle with during traveling. Additionally, mini … Read more
Forehead acne is a common occurrence that typically manifests itself in the form of solid red bumps that often have a collection of pus at the top, but this doesn’t always have to be the case. To get rid of forehead acne, you should start with good skincare and you should pay special attention to … Read more
The Inkey List is a buzzy new skincare brand that’s making a name for itself due to their no-bullshit products, high-quality formulations, and ridiculously low price points. All their products are available for under $15 and if we have learned anything from brands such as The Ordinary is that good skincare products really shouldn’t be … Read more
One of the joys of owning a skincare blog is that I get to try an inordinately large number of products without being judged too harshly. However, as much as I love experimenting with different skincare products and writing all about it, trying all these doesn’t come without its occupational hazards. Sometimes products break me … Read more
Multi-Level Marketing (also known as MLM, pyramid selling, network marketing, and referral marketing) is basically a marketing strategy for the sale of products or services where the revenue of the MLM company is derived from a non-salaried workforce selling the company’s products/services, while the earnings of the participants are derived from a pyramid-shaped compensation commission … Read more
The Ordinary and Paula’s Choice are arguably the two most popular skincare brands in today’s market. The two companies have similar products, however, their formulations and ingredients are very much different. The Ordinary is extremely popular for their low prices and ridiculously affordable but excellent products, however, they are also known for giving you one … Read more
So, what’s the connection between toothpaste and acne? Well, there isn’t one. However, that certainly doesn’t mean that you didn’t try to make fetch happen whenever a red, angry pimple arose and toothpaste was the only thing you had at hand. It’s alright really, we’ve all done it when we didn’t know any better. However, … Read more
As we are at the doorstep of entering a new decade, we can all agree that there has been so much going on in the last few years, however, 2019 was definitely a year that summed all that up. Beauty and skincare trends are continuously changing and there are new products hitting the shelves nearly … Read more
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
All of us want to use good skincare products that are going to complement and improve our skin. However, knowing which ingredients to avoid in skincare products can be a challenging thing, especially if you don’t have the time to do your research. Now, if you are just a regular person who wants to take … Read more
Can skincare products go bad? Deciding how long to keep that miracle serum that saved your skin back when you needed it or when to toss your go-to sunscreen can be downright confusing, and we’ve all been there. Experts urge that hanging on to beauty products past their prime isn’t a good idea, however, how … Read more
The hype surrounding the lightening properties of glutathione has resulted in physicians frequently referring to it and administering it as a “wonder” drug for treatments of hyperpigmentation. But how does glutathione work? And what are some of the glutathione benefits for the skin? Besides every other product for skin whitening out there on the market, can … Read more
It is the peak of the summer heat on this tiny little island of mine and that gave me the much-needed inspiration to write this article. I always like to point out how important it is to wear sun protection daily, even to that extent that some of my friends and family are really starting … Read more
Benzoyl peroxide is an ingredient that’s best known for fighting acne and it comes in a variety of 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 benzoyl peroxide treatment … 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 was used in a professional setting to brighten brown spots, hyperpigmentation, and stubborn post-breakout blemishes in particular. Although it’s still not talked about all too often, kojic acid doesn’t … 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