antiaging skincare

  • hydroquinone in skincare

    Hydroquinone: Is It Safe To Use To Fade Away Dark Spots?

    Isn’t it annoying when the most effective ingredients get a bad rep? Case in point: hydroquinone. It’s by far the best treatment for any type of dark spots. Slather it on them twice a day and it’s guaranteed to lighten them up. But, some countries (yes, South Africa and France, I’m looking at you) have […]

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    Niacinamide: The Most Multi-Tasking Ingredient In Skincare?

    “And the award for Most Multitasking Skincare Ingredient goes to…” *drumroll* Niacinamide! *clap clap* Niacinamide deserves it. There’s literally nothing it can’t do. Need to hydrate skin? Check. Fight acne? Check. Fade dark spots? Check. Soothe redness? Check. Reduce wrinkles? Check. It doesn’t matter what you throw at it, niacinamide can handle it. If it’s […]

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    When Should You Start Using Anti-Aging Products?

    You never think you need something unless it’s too late. Case in point: my crow’s feet. I didn’t think I needed to invest in any fancy anti-aging product until I saw those first fine lines creeping up around my eyes in my mid ’20s. I swear they came totally out of nowhere. I wouldn’t say […]

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    How Pollution Damages Skin (And 2 Ways To Fight It)

    All my life, I couldn’t wait to escape from Senigallia. It’s a charming small town. The kind of place where you spend all your summers on its velvety beach and the rest of the year hanging out in one of the few pubs on its outskirts, gossiping about your friends and colleagues. There’s nothing else […]

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    Can A Pillow Prevent Wrinkles?

    I’m such a baby when I sleep. Every night, I curl in a fetal position, knees gently pulled up towards my chest. It’s so warm and cozy. But, it also means those pesky wrinkles are gonna get me sooner rather than later. It doesn’t matter how soft your pillow is, it puts pressure on your […]

  • white tea in skincare

    Is White Tea More Effective Than Green Tea?

    Green tea isn’t the only anti aging superstar in the tea family. Rumour has it, its posh cousin white tea does a better job at keeping those pesky wrinkles away from your face. It doesn’t get the job as often because it charges a higher price. Putting green tea in your lotions and potions is way […]