If you have Facebook or Instagram, skim through YouTube, are over the age of 20, or just live within 100km of an internet connection, you’ve probably been tempted by glistening promises of youthful skin with the latest miracle supplement. Often…
As the acid craze keeps barreling along, I thought it about time I touch on another one of the powerhouse AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) on the market. I’ve tried glycolic acid products in the past and talked about the benefits of…
I’ll be the first to admit that there’s nothing more soothing and homely than a beautiful aroma. Like the smell of fresh oranges and lemons while you’re baking dessert. Or a touch of calming lavender oil sprinkled on your pillow…
Ceramides are an elusive ingredient – occasionally heard about, rarely seen, and even more rarely understood by the casual observer. But as by far one of the best moisturising ingredients out there, ceramides can and should be used by any…
As you may know I’ve been using my holy grail fragrance-free Sunplay Superblock for coming up to 1.5 years now, and I love it. But it has its flaws. Namely the telltale white cast of zinc oxide and the slippery,…
You’ve probably heard about the latest trend in non-invasive skin procedures, dermaplaning. And yes – it is just a fancy word for face shaving. Dermaplaning gives incredible looking before-and-afters and serves huge shock value on Instagram, when you watch that…
Recently, as part of my skin “rehab” journey to achieve better skin with professional treatments, I learned about and experienced an LED light therapy session for the first time. And I quickly fell in love. LED light therapy is rapidly…
There’s a new kid on the block when it comes to trendy and groundbreaking skin care science. Which makes me, as a certified skin care geek, extremely excited. Lately, I’ve been hearing all about Alpha-Lipoic Acid (or ALA for short)…
Recently, I set out on a quest to clear up my skin with some professional help. Two weeks after my initial consultation appointment at my local skin clinic, I was back in their office and ready to start the first…
This new Skin Rehab series documents my experience and results using in-office treatments to level up my skin game, as well as explaining the science behind the treatment method and comparing the cost, convenience and results to the at home…
