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Borage Seed Oil for Acne-Prone Dehydrated Skin

If you asked me 6 months ago what a borage seed was, I would’ve stared blankly back at you. I didn’t know how to pronounce ‘borage’, let alone what it meant. (By the way, it’s pronounced “BORR-ij”, like ‘porridge’ or…
  • Essie
  • June 11, 2019
  • Products & Ingredients

Why African Black Soap Is Bad For Your Skin

How many times do I have to say it? Stop. Using. Soap. On. Your. Skin. (Even if it’s ‘natural’.) This feels a little bit like I’m putting a huge target on my back. I’m know that I’m taking on a…
  • Essie
  • June 7, 2019
  • 8 Comments
  • Products & Ingredients

CosRX Review: AHA, BHA and Snails, Oh My!

Recently I’ve been struggling with my skin more than usual (think bumpy texture, dullness and huge pores) and I decided it was time to re-evaluate my products and incorporate some new things into my routine. Tons of moisturisation is still…
  • Essie
  • May 29, 2019
  • 2 Comments
  • Products & Ingredients

The Ordinary Buffet Serum Review

I regularly loiter around The Ordinary in my local mall, scanning the shelves to look for the 100th time at their offerings. So in my last haul I bit the bullet and strayed a little from my usual purchases (and…
  • Essie
  • April 30, 2019
  • Products & Ingredients

Skin Supplements – Scam or Science?

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…
  • Essie
  • March 23, 2019
  • 1 Comment
  • Products & Ingredients

Review: The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA

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…
  • Essie
  • November 16, 2018
  • 4 Comments
  • Products & Ingredients

Essential Oil Dangers: Sensitization and Phototoxicity

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…
  • Essie
  • November 9, 2018
  • 5 Comments
  • Products & Ingredients

All You Need to Know About Ceramides

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…
  • Essie
  • August 21, 2018
  • 2 Comments
  • Products & Ingredients, Sun Damage

Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk Review

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,…
  • Essie
  • August 6, 2018
  • 3 Comments
  • Products & Ingredients

The Benefits of Alpha-Lipoic Acid + Review

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)…
  • Essie
  • June 15, 2018
  • 5 Comments
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