Tag: Skin Actives 101
Your Ultimate Skincare Routine for Fall: Embracing Autumn’s Glow
As the temperatures drop and the leaves start to change, so should your skincare routine for fall. The shift from humid summer days to crisp autumn air can affect your skin in various ways, and adjusting your routine is key to keeping your complexion glowing, hydrated, and healthy. Let’s explore why and how you should… Read more
Common Pore Clogging Ingredients to Avoid for Clear Skin
Are you suffering from never ending whiteheads, blackheads, and acne no matter what you do? The answer might lie in the ingredient lists of your favourite skincare and cosmetic products. Comedogenic ingredients (pore clogging ingredients) can lead to blackheads, whiteheads, and acne, disrupting your skincare journey. Knowing what to avoid can help you maintain clear,… Read more
Skincare Trends In 2024: What’s Hot and What You Need to Know
What is trending in skincare in 2024? This year, the beauty industry is buzzing with updated formulations, innovative ingredients, advances in technology and scientific discoveries. It’s true that skincare trends come and go, but many of them are here to stay. These trending skincare products and techniques can revitalise your skin and target specific skin… Read more
Retinoids: Types and How to Incorporate in Your Routine
Retinoids are hailed as the gold standard in skincare for their remarkable anti-aging and acne fighting benefits. If you’ve been curious about adding retinoids to your routine but feel overwhelmed by the options, you are in the right place. This guide will walk you through the different types of retinoids, from the weakest to the… Read more
Alcohols in Skincare: What You Need to Know
When it comes to skincare, alcohols often get a bad rap. You might have heard that alcohols in skincare is to be avoided at all costs. But did you know that not all alcohols are created equal. In fact, some alcohols can be beneficial for your skin. Let’s explore alcohols in skincare, separate the good… Read more
Skincare Acids: Everything You Need to Know As Newbie
If you are starting out your skincare journey, the idea of putting an “acid” on your face might sound scary. These aren’t the scary, chemistry lab corrosive acids you might be imagining. Skincare acids are powerful, transformative ingredients that can take your skincare routine to the next level. In this blog post, I’m breaking down… Read more
Decoding the Glow: A Simple Guide to Brightening Vs Lightening Vs Whitening
Bright, radiant skin is something probably all of us hope to achieve. I mean who doesn’t want to have a glowing complexion? So, if you’ve ever found yourself perusing the skincare aisle in search of products to achieve a brighter, more luminous complexion, chances are you’ve come across terms like “skin brightening”, “skin lightening”, and… Read more
How Long Skincare Ingredients Really Take to Work
Let’s talk about a topic that’s near and dear to our hearts – Skincare ingredients and the ever-elusive question of how long skincare ingredients really take to work? You’ve probably found yourself standing in front of your bathroom mirror, eagerly waiting for that new skincare product to work its magic. But here’s the thing, skincare… Read more
9 Skincare Actives You Really Should Not Use Together
In skincare mixing and matching can either be genius or disastrous. So, for all the skincare junkies out there, we all know the thrill of discovering new skincare actives and incorporating them into our routine. But cramming a bunch of skincare actives into your routine isn’t the best idea, because not all actives are meant… Read more
Skincare Power Couples: Skincare Actives That are Better Together
Are you ready to take your skincare game to the next level? If you are anything like me, you are always on the lookout for the next big thing in skincare. But here’s a little secret: sometimes, the key to unlocking your best skin isn’t about finding the latest trend, it’s about knowing which skincare… Read more
