Taking the guesswork out of skincare
I usually don’t have time for the “IT skincare ingredient” of the moment. Can I tell you a secret? It’s usually just marketing hype. They almost never perform as well as they claim. Almost. Centella Asiatica is the exception to the rule. It’s a soothing powerhouse that hydrates skin, calms down irritations, and keeps you […]
Does Bioderma Pigmentbio C-Concentrate have an identity crisis? It claims to be a “high security Vitamin C cure for intense pigmentation correction”, but to me, it’s more of an exfoliant with Vitamin C benefits. Who’s right and, most importantly, can it really fade away dark spots? Let’s find out: What’s In Bioderma Pigmentbio C-Concentrate? GLYCOLIC […]
I know I sound like a broken record sometimes. But Glyolic Acid IS the best way to exfoliate dry skin. Here’s the deal: most exfoliants are one trick ponies. They get those dead skin cells off your body and that’s it. Glycolic Acid goes TWO steps further: It exfoliates skin, fading dark spots and imperfections […]
Dr Lens, founder of Zelens, HATES Glycolic Acid. I don’t. I’m a HUGE fan. But, I must admit he has a point. GA is awesome at exfoliating skin and pumping up collagen production, but it can be irritating (it’s why I NEVER recommend it to sensitive skin). So, what does he uses instead? Lactobionic Acid. It’s […]
What are you to do when your derm’s at odds with you? Like, I don’t like wasting my money on exfoliating cleansers. Me loves some glycolic acid, but I want it to stay on my skin for hours. It works better that way. My derm wasn’t having it. “Your cosmeceutical moisturizer with glycolic acid is […]
Tired of waiting for The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution to be in stock again? Boots has recently come up with a dupe, creatively called Ingredients Salicylic Acid. It works, if you can put up with this one “small” thing… What’s In Boots Ingredients Salicylic Acid? SALICYLIC ACID TO EXFOLIATE SKIN AND UNCLOG PORES Salicylic […]
