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…
Looking for some skinspiration? Since my last post about my routine, my skin care product collection has grown a lot as I’ve found more and more things that work well for me. I want to show off the current lineup…
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…
Antioxidants. Probably the most wide-spread anti-ageing hit ingredient, and somehow they’ve managed to stick around in our formulas unchanged for ages as other trends came and went I’d hazard a guess that the average person doesn’t really know what an…
(Alternate title: Serums & skin care & shade ranges, oh my!) I was walking around my local shopping centre last week when I rounded a corner only to suddenly see a new The Ordinary store. Guys, I’m not kidding when…
You don’t need special treatment – and that’s a good thing Please note that this post is relevant to anyone who feels like they don’t fit the stereotype of who skin care is “for” – not just men. If you’ve…
Like periods or zits, cold sores seem to be able to sense when you need to look and feel good and arrive just in time to spoil an occasion. While not usually dangerous for healthy children and adults, they’re painful…
At this time of year with Valentine’s day around the corner (but also year-round) there’s a real pressure to be in love. Don’t get me wrong – I LOVE love. It’s a wonderful feeling knowing that somebody thinks you are…
If you’ve been reading for a while you might know by now that I’m a very pale person. I love being pale, I think it’s a unique look and it suits me. But when the warm weather rolls around (like…
