One of the most stubborn and frustrating skin problems for many people is hyperpigmentation – skin that is darker in certain areas. It is, in my opinion, the hardest problem to treat.
From my own personal experience with freckle-like dark spots, I understand the struggle. Mine positively refuse to go away (with topical products). […]
Ever wake up, look in the mirror, and think your skin looks blah? I had a few of those days recently. My complexion looked dull, pale, and deflated. It had no vitality or glow.
I wasn’t sick with a cold. So what happened? As I was going through the process of figuring out […]
This was my morning skincare routine today. It’s all explained in detail here.
Even if you don’t have the same skin type or issues as me, or prefer to use other brands, I go over how I layer my products (the sequence and rationale for each step), how I spot treat my different issues, and essential […]
Did you know.. skin loses about 13 oz (0.4 liter) of water each day?
Your body loses about 2-3 liters of water (through the kidneys, sweating, breathing, and your skin). That’s a lot of water!
With winter approaching, the air is getting drier. This means you’ll lose even […]
Re-applying sunscreen during the day isn’t easy. Someone recently asked me how I do it. I suspect many of you also find it challenging, so here’s my answer.
The Problem:
– It is yucky applying sunscreen over a face that isn’t clean or has makeup. Adding […]
If I have sunscreen samples, I slip one into a makeup bag. In case I find myself needing sunscreen unexpectedly.
It’s like lip balm. I never leave home without something to moisturize my lips when they get dry. If you put sunscreen in your bag, you won’t […]
Are you protecting your lips? Lips need sun protection too. Keep those lip lines away with a lip sunscreen.
This one is by Tizo, a brand known for its highly protective sunscreens.
It’s hard to find mineral (physical) lip sunscreens. I love how this one is […]
AM Routine – Many products, but half are being used on specific parts of the face.
Skin is not the same everywhere. Some parts produce more oil (like the nose), some are more prone to wrinkling (like the eyes), some get dehydrated faster (outer edges of face).
So […]
This is the umbrella that saved my skin today.
I had to walk a long time in the sun. The sun was brutally intense, and there was no shade anywhere.
I carried this UV umbrella to keep my face and neck out of the sun. It kept my body […]
Do you know what’s in your sunscreen? The ingredients matter. Your level of protection and comfort will depend on them.
ZINC OXIDE is a mineral sunscreen ingredient. It is also added to other skincare products because of its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
If you […]