Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Have you heard? The French swear a glass of red wine at dinner is the secret behind their youthful complexion. I don’t drink wine (boring teetotal here!), so I need to get my fix in another way. And that got me wondering… What if I add grape seed extract to my skincare routine? You’ve heard […]
Did you know that Matrixyl isn’t just one ingredient? There’s the original Matrixyl and there’s Matrixyl 3000, a distant cousin developed by the same corporation, Sederma. Yep, just when you thought skincare couldn’t have become more confusing… Matrixyl 3000 is said to be a better version than it predecessor, yet not many skincare brands are […]
Is alcohol for skin, really? Whenever your skin feels tight and dry after using a new skincare product, it’s easy to jump to conclusions and blame it all on alcohol. This controversial ingredient is accused of every possible skin crime you can think of: 👉 It terribly dries out and dehydrates skin. 👉 It kills […]
Remember the good old days when you were running away from bacteria as fast as your little legs would carry you, lest they kill you off? Now you’re all rushing to eat them up, gobble them down, slather them on your skin… My, how times have changed! There’s no doubt probiotics are the future of […]
Is your skin easily irritated? Does it turn red and starts to sting, no matter what you put on it? Did you overexfoliate and now your skin is all sensitive and uncomfortable? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, meet your new BFF: allantoin. I’m not sure how allantoin has managed to avoid […]
Move over, Benzoyl Peroxide. Zinc’s the new acne fighter on the block. Riding the wave of natural skincare, this mineral’s recently found its way into all kinds of products for oily skin, from lightweight moisturisers to spot treatments. I totally see why: it’s natural, gentle and said to help regulate oil production and kick acne […]
