Trigger warning: mental health, self-harm and blood. I’ve had a really long struggle with bad skin. Though I’m miles ahead of where I was in terms of skin quality, I think I’ll always have ‘problem skin’ no matter what, and…
Sometimes it feels like everyone you meet can just put whatever on their face and still have perfect skin. Trust me – I am not one of those people. It’s taken years of trial and error and an international trip…
Everyone just wants to know the secret to immediately flawless skin on short notice. What do you do when you’ve had to prioritise other things and now it’s the last minute before your prom, big job interview, or high school…
Do you ever wake up, turn the alarm off, and lie there under the blankets for a moment, not wanting to get up? The day can seem too hard, too long and too full of effort. You just want to…
Acne sucks. But what sucks even more is having your skin clear up, only to find you’ve got to deal with what’s left behind (as if pimples aren’t enough). You might have a few small pink spots, dark marks, crater-like…
People always want to know the best things they can do for their skin. For most people, that means they just focus on treatment, quick-fixes and instant results. They are so focused on adding to their routine and buying more…
When I was a child, I envied the skin care routines of the women in my life. Looking at them pampering themselves with great-smelling foams and creams made me feel like I was missing out on so much! So when…
Everyone always talks about how important a good moisturiser is in your skincare routine. But what makes a good moisturiser? And how do you pick the right one? The key is in knowing the three classes of moisturising ingredients, and…
Disclaimer: This post gets pretty real, and is picture heavy with some gnarly and unflattering pictures of my damaged skin. You’ve been warned. Right now, my skin is the best it’s ever been. It’s clear, soft and calm, with no…
These two ‘incognito’ skin conditions are two sides of the same coin – could be at the root of more of your skin problems than you realise. They can both be caused by harsh treatment (such as using products like baking…
