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Ishtar EFA Oils are Here!

After the cold snap we've been having, a facial oil can be a great boost to your skincare routine. Yes, even if you have oily and combination skin! Learn more about the two newest products in our line-up - EFA ProRepair and EFA AntiStress facial oils..

Ishtar Cleansers at a Glance

Regular readers of our blog will know our mantra by now - cleansing is important! Even more important? Finding a pH balanced cleanser suitable for your skin type. Getting your cleanser right is the single most important step that can transform your s..

How to Choose the Right Moisturizer for Your Skin

Some days you have the time and the patience for a multi-step skincare routine. On other days the best you can do is to splash your face with water and slap on some moisturizer. Been there, done that. That's okay, your face will not fall off. But on ..

Hyaluronic Acid Explained

Spring will arrive at some point. Until then, one thing we should all do regardless of our skin type is hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. One ingredient that can make all the difference? Hyaluronic acid. What is Hyaluronic acid? When someone mentions ac..

How to Prepare for a Visit to a Facialist

A visit to a facialist should not be any different than a visit to a medical professional (or a hair dresser for that matter). You need to trust the person who is going to take care of your skin. Hair grows back after a bad haircut (that was how we k..

Korean Skincare 101 and 5 Game-Changing Products

Over the last couple of years beauty outlets have been obsessed with Korean skincare. 10-step routine, glass skin, cloudless skin, unusual ingredients, anti-polluaging - it is easy to get distracted. But (in our opinion) at its core the Korean appro..

Exfoliating Acids Explained

To the uninitiated exfoliating acids can sound scary. Acids? On our face? But like a pH balanced cleanser, they can transform your routine and skin. Oily, combination, acne-prone, dull, aging, dry, sensitive, no matter the condition of your skin, it ..

How to Prepare for a Visit to a Dermatologist

A list of fun things to do varies for all of us. Not fun? A visit to the doctor. But one doctor most of us visit rarely, if ever? A dermatologist. When you should visit a dermatologist Problematic moles - fact of the matter is, we should all ha..

What Does Mandelic Acid Treat?

Mandelic acid might not be as popular as its cousins Glycolic and Lactic Acid. But that does not mean it is not potent. It targets a number of skin issues. If you tried chemical exfoliation and it left your skin feeling dry, irritated or flaky, Ma..

Sebaceous Filaments Explained

How closely do you study your face in the mirror? Even if you chucked out your magnifying mirror ages ago*, sometimes we can get distracted with and obsessive about our perceived "flaws". You might be doing your morning routine, slapping on your moi..

Ultimate List of Resources for Skincare Nerds

How do you shop for skincare? Do you see a shiny new product and just add it to your cart? Or do you check the ingredients? Do you postpone the purchase until you can look up some reviews and recommendations? This is the difference between a regular..

Common Winter Skin Problems and How to Fix Them

Cozy sweaters, hot chocolate, long walks in the crisp air - you gotta love winter! Plus we welcome any season that gives us an excuse to bust out our scarves collection and binge watch Netflix. Any season change can be harsh on the skin and none more..

What is Keratosis Pilaris

It's that time of the year when most of us start to resemble lizard people. On a side-note, if you are not one of the lizard people, we envy you. Dry, itchy, bumpy, flaky skin can be super annoying, not to mention uncomfortable. Chances are if you su..

How to Layer Your Skincare

Layers. To make it clear we are not talking about how to look stylish in winter weather. We are talking about how to layer your skincare properly. No matter how expensive or affordable your skincare products might be, we all want to reap the maximum ..

Bodycare - Why It Is Important and Most Common Issues

Skin is our body's largest organ. We might spend inordinate amount of time pampering our faces, but the rest of us often gets neglected. Skin on our body has less oil glands, which means it produces less oil. Dryness can be common. Also unlike ski..

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