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Got oily skin and your Vitamin C serum makes you breakout? You’re not imagining things. There are lots of different types of Vitamin C out there, but only one is suitable for oily skin: Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (or SAP, for short). I usually recommend the original form of Vitamin C, L-Ascorbic Acid, to all my […]
Can Vitamin C treat acne? Usually, no. This is a superpower most forms of Vitamin C do NOT have. The exception? Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate. If you have acne-prone skin, this is the kind of Vitamin C you want in your stash. You can find it in Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum. Here’s what sets it […]
Wait, what?! Do I get acne, too? You knew that fine lines and wrinkles are part of getting older. But no one warned you acne could join the party, too. Turns out, you don’t get a pass just because you’re out of puberty. How do you deal with both? Acne actives can be harsh and […]
We have a saying in Italy, “The small barrel preserves the best wine”. The same’s true for moisturizers. Mad Hippie Face Cream is TINY. As you take the bottle out of the box, you’ll be like, “Is this all there is?!” It’s kinda disappointing… until you slather the cream all over your face. The juice […]
This year, I’m switching things up. Instead of a hyaluronic acid serum, I’m going with a hyaluronic acid mist. I apply it like a toner. After cleansing, I spray Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist into my hands and massage it onto my face, neck and chest. I’m not gonna deny it, it felt weird at […]
So, you want to use retinol but every time you put it on your skin, it stings and flakes like crazy? Switch to granactive retinoid. It’s the nickname for hydroxypinacolone retinoate, a new form of retinoid that promises to kick your wrinkles in the butt like retinol – but without the side effects. The Ordinary […]
