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“How often should you exfoliate with AHAs/BHA? The instructions on my glycolic acid exfoliant say I need to apply it every night. But then why is my skin so dry all of a sudden?” Exfoliating acids are double-edged swords. Use them right and they’ll brighten up your skin, smooth out your wrinkles and unclog your […]
“I exfoliate with glycolic acid. Can I follow it up with vitamin C?” Short answer: yes, you can. But that doesn’t mean that you should… Long answer: it’s complicated. Here’s what I mean: What The Heck Is L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)? L-Ascorbic Acid is the pure form of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that: Fights […]
Is it me or skin tends to get SO red in winter? I’m not talking about the pinkish flush you get after a brisk walk in the park. That’s kinda cute. I’m talking about irritation. The harsh winter weather breaks down your skin’s defences, letting all kinds of germs and irritants have a field day […]
How the heck do you deal with rosacea?! Creating a good skincare routine is hard enough when your skin behaves. It seems like a mission impossible when anything you put on it triggers another flare-up. Ugh. Lex Gilles got your back. Diagnosed with rosacea in her early 20s, Lex is sharing her journey with the […]
Wait, aren’t rose oil and rosehip oil the same thing?! They have almost the same name. They come from the same family. Yet one keeps wrinkles at bay while the other irritates your skin real bad. Ouch! So what’s the difference between them and which one is the good twin? Let the rose oil vs […]
“Did you hear? Witch hazel is super irritating. Like, worse than alcohol!” “What are you talking about? Everyone knows that witch hazel soothes irritations! It cant’t be bad.” “Enough you two! Can’t someone just take us out of our misery and tell us if witch hazel for skin is a good idea or not?” I’ll […]
