If you’re looking to amp up your skin care routine with a product that offers a bigger, more powerful dose of active ingredients than a cleanser or moisturizer, a minimizing pore face serum may be the answer. Designed to nourish, protect, and hydrate your skin, a face serum is a great next step after cleansing […]
Centella asiatica is an herb that people can find in moisturizers and wound treatments. It may help with some common skin conditions, but it can cause side effects in high doses. Centella asiatica, or gotu kola, is a medicinal herb that appears in Ayurvedic medicine, traditional African medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine. Some people use […]
Most of us know the importance of wearing sun cream in the summer months to avoid sunburn and damage, but it really should be a year-round preventive health measure. Always wear sun cream, no matter your skin colour or tone. Sun cream dates back to ancient Egypt, where rice bran extract and jasmine were used […]
You’ve definitely seen them in the skincare aisle at your local drugstore — those slim bottles filled with clear or lightly tinted liquid. Skin toner for the face is a curious product. Many people who use one don’t even realise why other than because of habit. We’re big fans of habit, but we’re even bigger […]
When most people hear the word ‘vegan’ they think about dietary restrictions. Although eating plant-based foods is the foundation of veganism, avoiding animal products in every aspect of life is the ultimate goal. Whether you’re a new vegan or a flexitarian, you’d be surprised to learn how sneaky animal products can be. Toilet paper, soap, […]
It’s 2022 and skincare is everywhere, yet the one question I still get asked is about the correct order of 10 step skincare routines. And it makes sense: With the influx of ex–high school friends turned Facebook “skincare consultants,” the rise of trendy celebrity beauty products, and the overwhelming drugstore skincare selection, everyone is now […]
Skincare essences and serums are essential elements of the multi-step Korean skincare routine. Despite their similarities, they are not the same. Skincare essence resembles a serum and helps treat specific conditions like dark spots, fine lines, oily skin, dryness, and hyperpigmentation. But it should not be confused with serums. How are they different? Essences are lighter and […]
Using a cleansing oil for your face might seem counterintuitive, especially if you already have oily skin. Won’t it worsen sebum production and make your face shinier? The short answer is no. It turns out that going oil-free is not always the best way to go for oily skin types. Researchers and dermatologists are highlighting the perks of oils […]