Author: Kate
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My Latest Collection of Skincare Products and How to Use Them
Hello, skincare enthusiasts! Today, I’m excited to share one of my curated skincare collections with you all. I often alternate cosmetic products in my routine and love trying out new combinations to see what works best for my skin. Here’s a glimpse into one of my favorite skincare routines, addressing various skin concerns from hydration…
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If You Decide to Remove a Mole… Read This First!
Not because it itches, hurts, or has changed shape, but perhaps it simply bothers you. Maybe it catches on your bra strap or you don’t like its appearance. Can you just have it removed by a cosmetologist, or should you seek another specialist? How should you go about removing unwanted moles, and should the doctor…
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Q: Why do pimples sometimes appear in the same spot repeatedly?
If you frequently (or always!) struggle with breakouts, you might have noticed that they often occur in the same areas. You just managed to deal with a huge red bump on your forehead, and a week later, it’s back again. Why does this happen and what to do then?
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Q: Everyone around me says they have sensitive skin. Maybe I do too? How can I tell?
First and foremost, there are no clear diagnostic criteria for sensitive skin (unless we are talking about skin sensitivity in chronic skin conditions like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, or rosacea). Both doctors and patients often rely on subjective factors (if your face turns red in the cold – it’s sensitive, if you had a reaction to…
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8 Creams with Skin-Mimicking (Lamellar) Emulsions and Why You Need One
Let me remind you that lamellar one is a type of emulsion that “mimics” the structure of the epidermis. You can recognize it by the abbreviation MLE on the packaging, lecithin or hydrolyzed lecithin, and lamellar emulsifiers in the ingredient list.
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Magnesium Baths Won’t Make You Calmer or Healthier, or Will…?
There are many claims online about the incredible health benefits of magnesium baths – a natural mineral that’s indeed important for many bodily systems, especially muscular and nervous ones. A lack of magnesium can lead to fatigue, exhaustion, and muscle weakness (remember, if you’re feeling down and anxious, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have a…
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Q: Is it safe to regularly exfoliate the skin? Won’t the skin cells run out?
Some cosmetologists recommend not overdoing it with skin exfoliation, warning that skin cells will die (sic!) and it will be bad. This sounds scary, doesn’t it? Let’s figure out what’s wrong with this.
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Review: A Decade with Lee Stafford Original Dry Shampoo
When it comes to dry shampoo, I’ve tried my fair share of products. Living a busy lifestyle means I don’t always have time to wash my hair as frequently as I’d like, and that’s where dry shampoo comes in handy. I’ve been using Lee Stafford Original Dry Shampoo for almost 10 years. It’s been a…
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Why Are We So Afraid of Making Mistakes in Skincare?
Applying cream not along massage lines but haphazardly, squeezing out 5 drops of serum instead of the recommended 3-4, mixing up the timing of retinol and vitamin C application. Sound familiar? I suggest we all take a deep breath!
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Q: Serum, toner, ampoule, essence – are these all different things?
In the world of skincare products, there are only two clearly regulated definitions: pharmaceutical or medicinal product (which is sold in a pharmacy) and cosmetic product (everything you can find on the shelves of cosmetic stores and online). You cannot register a medicinal product as a cosmetic one and sell it in a regular store.…
