Category: Treatments
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5 Products That Help Reduce Breakouts
These products, enriched with powerful ingredients, offer targeted solutions for managing and reducing breakouts, ensuring your skin stays clear and healthy.
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Sealing Retinol in Summer: How to Apply It and A Guide to Moisturizers that Pair Well with Retinol
All the creams listed below are not only compatible with retinol but also other active ingredients. They make a great base for daily use, especially with their lighter, summer-friendly textures that absorb quickly compared to fall and winter formulations.
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Vitamin C Concentrations: Debunking the Myth
Vitamin C is only effective at concentrations of 10% or higher. Heard this before? It’s not true. It’s useful to know that Vitamin C comes in various forms and concentrations, and there isn’t a single ‘best’ type.
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Review: Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1 – Thick but Effective
Chapped, dry lips are not only uncomfortable but can also ruin the look of your favorite lipstick. Enter Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1 – a product that’s been around since 1969 and has garnered a loyal following. Intrigued by its longevity and reputation, I decided to give it a try.
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The Unpleasant Truth: Why Effective Skincare Products Often Feel Unsatisfying
I’ve read a lot of negative reviews about the brands Allies of Skin and PSA. Many people complain that while their formulations are great, the sensory aspects (texture, feel on the skin, tendency to pill, scent) are disappointing. Why is that, especially given their high prices?
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Q: Should AHA, BHA, and PHA acids be applied to dry or damp skin?
All keratolytics (which, in fact, include not only AHA/BHA/PHA but also urea and acids from other groups like azelaic acid) are recommended to be applied to dry skin. Why?
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The Retinol Rulebook: 3 Essentials for Choosing the Right Product
When selecting a retinol product, there are three crucial rules we should always follow…
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Q: How to get rid of breakouts that occur regularly before my period?
Firstly (and importantly): breakouts related to the menstrual cycle are absolutely normal. Knowing this can make it easier to handle: you no longer feel like your skin is rebelling despite all your retinols, vitamins, and probiotic serums. This process is regulated by hormones and happens every month for most women on this planet.
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How to Keep Your Pores Clean and Tight in Summer
One of the most common summer issues is perpetually clogged pores and oily shine, often accompanied by dehydrated skin. Here are some simple rules and routines to avoid this problem…