Skincare Tips

Is Your Eye Makeup Safe?

Is Your Eye Makeup Safe?

Discard mascara three months after purchase. Discard dried-up mascara. Adding water introduces bacteria & dilutes the preservative intended to protect against microbial growth. Don't store cosmetics at temperatures above 85F...

Is Your Eye Makeup Safe?

Discard mascara three months after purchase. Discard dried-up mascara. Adding water introduces bacteria & dilutes the preservative intended to protect against microbial growth. Don't store cosmetics at temperatures above 85F...

Milia

Milia

#Milia resemble whiteheads, but they are not related to acne & shouldn’t be treated the same way. It is the build up of dead skin - composed predominantly of keratin - that...

Milia

#Milia resemble whiteheads, but they are not related to acne & shouldn’t be treated the same way. It is the build up of dead skin - composed predominantly of keratin - that...

Hydroquinone 101 + Alternatives

Hydroquinone 101 + Alternatives

Hydroquinone is a topical skin-bleaching ingredient used to treat age spots, acne scars and hyperpigmentation by slowing down melanin production. Although it is effective for lightening dark spots, hydroquinone has...

Hydroquinone 101 + Alternatives

Hydroquinone is a topical skin-bleaching ingredient used to treat age spots, acne scars and hyperpigmentation by slowing down melanin production. Although it is effective for lightening dark spots, hydroquinone has...

Common Causes of Acne in Adults

Common Causes of Acne in Adults

My teenage years are gone! Why do I still get blemishes and acne cysts as an adult? Due to hormonal fluctuations carried over from your teenage years, it’s not uncommon to...

Common Causes of Acne in Adults

My teenage years are gone! Why do I still get blemishes and acne cysts as an adult? Due to hormonal fluctuations carried over from your teenage years, it’s not uncommon to...

Ingredients that Don't Get Along

Ingredients that Don't Get Along

Ingredients What Happens? The Fix Benzoyl Peroxide + Retinol Dryness and irritation Benzoyl peroxide in the morning & Retinoids at night Retinol + AHA/BHA Redness, inflammation, peeling, dryness and/or irritation Retinoids...

Ingredients that Don't Get Along

Ingredients What Happens? The Fix Benzoyl Peroxide + Retinol Dryness and irritation Benzoyl peroxide in the morning & Retinoids at night Retinol + AHA/BHA Redness, inflammation, peeling, dryness and/or irritation Retinoids...