beauty myths

  • chemical-free skincare myth

    Chemical-Free Skincare? There’s No Such Thing

    Are you on the hunt for chemical-free skincare products? I have bad news for you: there’s NO such thing. Huh? Let me explain… What YOU Think Chemical-Free Skincare Means I get it. You don’t want harsh chemicals in your skincare. Like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, a cleansing agent that’ll turn your skin drier than the Sahara. […]

  • nivea urban detox mask

    Detoxifying Skincare Products: Do They Work?

    Do detoxifying skincare products work? Short answer: no. Long answer: sort of… Just not as you think. Here’s what I mean: What Detoxifying Skincare Products Imply Detox: a process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances. That’s the dictionary definition of detox for you. So […]

  • comedogenic ingredients and acne

    Do Comedogenic Ingredients Give You Pimples?

    “Gio, this cream has a drop of [insert known comedogenic ingredient]. Will it give me pimples?” Look, I get it. If you’ve got acne-prone skin, the last thing you want to do is slather on something that has even the remotest possibility of giving you another breakout. But NO ONE can look at an ingredient […]

  • base tan myth debunked 02

    The Myth Of The Base Tan, Debunked!

    Should you get a base tan before you head off to your beach holiday? Rumour has it that a base tan can prevent sunburns. Plus, you’ll arrive at the beach looking like a bronzed goddess already. What could go wrong? EVERYTHING. The base tan myth is just a myth. Far from protecting you from sunburns, […]

  • does castor oil thicken hair

    Can Castor Oil Really Thicken Hair?

    I love me some castor oil. I mix a few drops with olive oil to make a sleek makeup remover. Takes everything off quickly and leaves my skin super smooth. Sometimes, I use the mixture on my hair, too. It makes it silky soft and super shiny. Lately, I’ve heard rumours it can thicken hair, […]

  • hot water opens pores

    Can Hot Water Open Pores?

    Are you washing your face with hot water to open your pores and finishing off with a splash of cold water to close them up again? Don’t bother. It’s a waste of time. We’ve already talked about how the whole closing pores with cold water thing doesn’t work. If that doesn’t work, why would hot […]