How To Guides

  • How to Soothe Redness

    In the day and age of Instagram filters, it is easy to assume the majority of people have perfectly even skin. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Chances are most of us experience varying levels of blotchiness, irritation, sensitivity, and redness. It bears repeating – if you suspect your redness might be caused by…

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  • How to Care for Very Dry Skin

    Every skin type has its challenges. If you have oily skin, you might struggle with oiliness throughout the day. If you have dry skin, your skin might feel tight and uncomfortable by midday. However, one thing most of us share is that our skin tends to go a bit haywire when the seasons change. If…

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  • How to Treat Congested Skin

    In the skincare community, you’ll often hear the term congested skin. But what exactly does it mean? Pores are openings to hair follicles, and their purpose is to let the natural oil (sebum) to the surface of the skin. It keeps our skin healthy and looking plump and smooth. But due to many factors (like…

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  • How to Pick A Cleanser for Your Skin Type

    Healthy skin starts with the right cleanser. A good cleanser keeps your skin clean, comfortable, and balanced and preps it for all the other steps in your skincare routine. The uppermost part of the epidermis is called Stratum Corneum. The top part of Stratum Corneum is called the acid mantle (or the lipid barrier). It…

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  • Beginner’s Skincare Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

    Are you new to skincare? As in – so far your routine consisted out of removing your makeup and slapping on some moisturiser. But now you are ready to step it up a notch. You could do with a serum. And what is this double cleansing everyone is talking about? Also, surely you must be…

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  • How to Treat Body Acne

    Body acne can affect you regardless of your age or gender. The cause of body acne is the same as face acne – excess oil production, dead skin cells in the follicles, and bacteria. The oil and dead skin cells block the pore; bacteria thrive, and you get acne. Body acne is annoying and can…

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  • How to Adapt Your Skincare Routine in Your 40s

    As we age, the needs of our skin change. The products that worked in our 20s and 30s might not be as efficient in our 40s. If you haven’t been diligent about your skincare routine, now it’s time for consistency. Don’t underestimate how big of an impact a regular skincare routine can have on the…

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  • What is Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation and How to Treat It

    A common side-effect of an acne breakout is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Read on to learn what it is and how to adapt your skincare routine to treat it. What causes post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation? Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (also known as PIH) is caused by acne, bug bites, or some type of injury to the skin. You can have some…

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