My Allergy Routine For Coping With Seasonal Allergies
It is that dreaded time of year for me. ALLERGY SEASON. My skin becomes hyper-sensitive, my eyes itch, I blow my nose like crazy, and my nose gets red and dry.
This is one of my ALLERGY ROUTINES. I keep it simple and skip potent serums that can be […]
New Korean Skincare Products – Expiration Dates On The Packaging Are Standard
My Korean skincare order just arrived. As you can see, I’m in the mood for snail.
from Left to Right:
Liole Intensive Time Reversing Snail Cream
Banila Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm […]
Mangoes, My Favorite Vitamin A Fruit
I’m not too worried about being Vitamin A deficient for the next week..
Two boxes of my favorite fruit have just arrived!
Mangoes are a rich source of Vitamin A and Beta Carotene (a precursor to Vitamin A).
In skincare, Vitamin A is one of the main […]
Today’s Morning Anti-Aging Skincare Routine – A Look At Some Great Clinical, Professional Brands
This was today’s morning anti-aging skincare routine. It’s a routine constructed entirely of professional skincare brands.
I realize that many of you may not be familiar with or have access to professional skincare. However, I would like to show you what is out there, […]
All About Face Oils – Why They’re Good For You, The Best Ones & How to Apply Them
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Oils are good for any skin type, including oily skin.
The answer is definitely TRUE!
But there is quite a bit of confusion and misinformation when it comes to oils in skincare. For example, I sometimes hear this: “Don’t use an oil if you have oily skin.”
Intuitively, you […]
What You Need To Know About Fragrance In Skincare
Few things to know about fragrance in skincare.
Fragrance is a vague ingredient – it can be anything. It is actually a *mixture* that may have natural oils, synthetic chemicals, antioxidants, solvents, and solubilizers. Manufacturers don’t have to tell you what’s in it. They can just say “Fragrance” at the end […]
Confused About Alcohol In Skincare? Here’s The Scoop On Alcohol
Alcohol in skincare causes a lot of confusion. Most people assume this ingredient is bad for skin because it dries it out. This is only partly true. It depends on the particular alcohol and the amount of it in a product.
A friend on Instagram recently asked me for my thoughts on alcohol. She had read conflicting […]