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Ingredient Highlight – Mugworth
A true measure of a skincare nerd is the level of excitement they experience once they find an ingredient that their skin loves. Some ingredients have been around for ages, and we all need them in our routines (retinol comes to mind). Others, like vitamin E, might have fallen off the radar. But that doesn’t…
How to pick the best antioxidant for your skin type
Talk to any skincare nerd or a skincare expert, and they’ll tell you – you need antioxidants. As a group of ingredients, they are effective and have plenty of benefits for the skin. The thing is, it can get confusing when faced with a variety of choices. What are antioxidants, and how do they benefit…
Vitamins in skincare products and their benefits for the skin
Vitamins are an integral part of a healthy diet. But our skin can reap the benefits when they are applied topically. Which vitamins should you include in your skincare line-up? What kind of benefits do they have for the skin? Vitamin A Vitamin A or retinol is one of the most potent skincare ingredients, with…
The lowdown on cleansing oils
You all know by now – we love a good cleanser. And we can’t imagine our skincare routine without a cleansing oil. What are cleansing oils, and how do they work? Should you include them in your skincare routine? Should you avoid a cleansing oil if your skin type is combination or oily? What is…
Why you should consider a facial oil
Facial oils can be a polarizing topic in the skincare community. Many dermatologists will tell you to steer clear if you have oily skin or if you are breakout-prone. Others swear by them. Some love them, while others can’t stand the feel of them on the skin. The thing is, the needs of our skin…
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…
Ingredient Highlight – Resveratrol
When someone mentions antioxidants, the first thing that pops to mind is probably vitamin C. The effects and benefits of vitamin C are well-known and extensively researched. While it might not take its crown, resveratrol is another antioxidant worth investigating. It is also known as the “longevity molecule.” Found in grapes and wine, it has…
Skincare ingredients that go well together
A skincare noob or a skincare nerd, when it comes to mixing and layering our skincare products, we all must exercise some caution. Sure, it’s fun to slap the latest It product with wild abandonment thinking it’ll solve all your skin woes. But some ingredients work well when mixed together, while others don’t. Skincare ingredients…