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  • How to know if you are overwashing your face

    Cleansers give us joy! Simple as. Oils, balms, gels, the difference in textures, the scent, the ritual of washing off daily dirt and grime – cleansing your face can be awesome. Cleansing is the first and crucial step in keeping our skin healthy, bouncy, and plump. But sometimes, in our enthusiasm, we can overdo it.…

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  • Back to the basics – Beginner skincare routine for men

    For all the gents out here – do you have a baseline skincare routine? Regardless of our gender, healthy skin needs daily care. Often, men will only pay attention to their skin when they encounter problems like breakouts, ingrown hairs, or irritation. But a simple and straightforward routine can do wonders for the health of…

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  • Breakouts around the mouth – what causes it and how to treat it

    Breakouts can be a right nuisance and downright painful, no matter where they pop up. But the more painful ones are the spots that appear around your mouth. What is the cause of breakouts around the mouth? How can we treat it? When is the time to see a dermatologist? The cause of breakouts around…

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  • Sensitive vs sensitised skin – how to tell the difference between the two

    Redness, itching, flushing, blotchiness, flaking. When your skin reacts, it’s never fun and can be uncomfortable. Sometimes we can be quick to self diagnose and decide we have sensitive skin. But is that the case? Or is our skin merely sensitised? On the surface, the two can look the same. What is the difference between…

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  • How to get brighter skin

    Colder months can be harsh on the skin. Coupled with the second lockdown and being stuck indoors for the foreseeable, it is easy to understand why our skin might appear dull and lacklustre. And nobody wants to look like a sallow, ashy, grey-ish mess. Let us focus on what we can control and go through…

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  • Do men need different skincare than women?

    Is there a difference between men and women’s skin? Do they really need a dedicated line of skincare products, or can they use what we ladies use? Since many of our customers are male, it is about time we answered that question. And if any males in your life have trouble taking care of their…

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  • Why you need to double cleanse

    Just when we think 2020 can’t get any weirder and stressful, something new happens, and it’s just… relentless. People keep mentioning “the new normal,” and one thing is for sure, all of us had to adapt to new rules and routines. For me, one thing I can’t do at the moment is read. Which sucks…

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  • What are enzymes and how they work in skincare products?

      Photo by alleksana via Canva Enzymes in skincare have been around for yonks. As we got more preoccupied with skin health, they became popular as an alternative to acids. Do you need enzymes in your routine, and how do they work? What are enzymes? Enzymes are proteins that consist of amino acids. In the…

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