Skincare Blog | Skincare Made Easy
Ever wondered about the Squalane oil benefits for skin and whether you should try it? Before The Ordinary put it on the map, no one had heard of it. Now, it’s EVERYWHERE. Like, in all your skincare products. Check your labels. I dare you find one without squalane in it. Not that I’m complaining… This […]
Is apple cider vinegar good for acne? Yes. Should you use it? No. Newsflash: just because something works, it doesn’t mean you should use it. Baking soda can exfoliate skin… and leave it a red, flaky, irritated mess. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is the same. For one person who swears ACV cured her acne, there’s […]
It’s tempting to use coconut oil & co as sunscreen. Natural UV filters, like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, can leave an unattractive white cast behind. Synthetic UV filters can cause irritations, especially if you have sensitive skin. Some of you may even be allergic to sunscreen and get a bad rash every time you […]
This my sound weird to you but… I LOVE coconut oil for my hair, not so much for my skin. My hair soaks it up until it gets all soft and shiny but my skin… well, the two just don’t get along that well. Using it as sunscreen, as the natural crew recommends, is totally […]
I have a bit of a reputation for disliking natural ingredients. But… I don’t. What I dislike is the idea that natural is always better. Am I really supposed to believe that slathering your body in poison ivy is better for you than using a moisturiser with silicones?! Or what about those plants extracts that […]
I get it. Finding a good sunscreen is a pain in the butt. Everything seems to be too greasy, too white. or too expensive. And those synthetic UV filters! Do they really cause cancer?! It’s so tempting to stop the search and turn to good old coconut oil instead. Word on the street is that […]
