salicylic acid
What are best acne-fighting ingredients?
Acne is a common skin condition that affects millions of people. While the first association you might have when someone mentions acne is teenage skin, adult acne is also common. Not to mention – with the pandemic and constant mask-wearing and all the stress, more people are breaking out. Why does acne happen? How can…
Body breakouts and how to treat them
Summer is here, and with summer comes sweat. Add to that the stress of the ongoing pandemic, you might be seeing spots in places where you never broke out before. Body breakouts are common and can be uncomfortable. Depending on where the blemishes appear, they can be a bit tricky to treat. What are the…
The lowdown on acids
Any skincare-nerd-in-training will tell you – one of the first things we all get fixated on is the need to exfoliate our skin. That is after we get over the fact you do it with acids (say what?) Chemical exfoliation is a fab thing for almost all skin types and issues. Acids can get you…
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…
Ingredient Highlight – Lipo-hydroxy acid
What is Lipo-hydroxy acid? Lipo-hydroxy acid is an ester of Salicylic acid. Where it differentiates from Salicylic acid is it has a higher molecular weight. Because of this, it slower to penetrate the skin and better tolerated. It is a lipophilic acid meaning it dissolves in oil and lipids. Because of its molecular structure, Lipo-hydroxy…
What is skincare microdosing?
One of the latest and buzziest skincare terms is microdosing. Normally, it refers to a practice of ingesting micro quantities of psychedelic substances (like LDS and psychedelic mushrooms) to boost creativity. Allegedly, Steve Jobs was a fan. Likewise, “baby botox” is all the rage. That refers to having small quantities of botox injected into the…
Lockdown skincare problems and how to fix them
Life as we know it has changed. We might be makeup- and bra-free, living the quarantine life, but skin problems happen. Sure, there are worse (far worse) things in the world. But let’s concentrate on what we can handle. Breakouts Even though you are cooped up inside, breakouts still happen. Stress, uncertainty, all of these…
How to Overhaul Your Skincare Routine
One thing we need to remember, it takes time for skincare products to work. After all, there aren’t many miracle products that will deliver results overnight. Patience is the key. That said, every so often our routines require an overhaul. Let’s take a look at some of the instances when your routine needs to change.…