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Why You Need Vitamin C in Your Routine

Prickly pear, Argan oil, snake venom - beauty industry goes crazy for one It ingredient each season. It might be fun to try out these new trends. But at the end of the day we want ingredients that are proven to work. Vitamin C is one such ingredient...

How to Treat Congested Skin

In the skincare community, you'll often hear the term congested skin. But what exactly does it mean? Pores are openings to hair follicles, and their purpose is to let the natural oil (sebum) to the surface of the skin. It keeps our skin healthy and ..

How to Pick A Cleanser for Your Skin Type

Healthy skin starts with the right cleanser. A good cleanser keeps your skin clean, comfortable, and balanced and preps it for all the other steps in your skincare routine. The uppermost part of the epidermis is called Stratum Corneum. The top part ..

Sunscreen 101

If you grew up in the 80s, you might remember how cavalier most of us were about sunscreen application. We had no qualms about using opened sunscreen from the previous summer, anything over SPF15 was considered fancy, and reapplication was unheard of..

Heat-Induced Sensitivity - How to Ease the Symptoms

Sensitive skin is a blanket term most of us use without much thought, but it is not a diagnosis per se. It signifies various things to different people. For some it might represent breakouts, others might experience extreme dryness. Or it could be a ..

5 Acne Fighting Ingredients to Include in Your Routine

Acne vulgaris is a common condition that affects millions of people. In the past it was associated with teenage skin, however recent research shows that adult acne is on the rise. Acne doesn't discriminate, and it can happen to anyone regardless of t..

Why You Need Mandelic Acid in Your Skincare Routine

What is the first association when someone mentions acids and chemical exfoliation? Things you would use to de-grease a machine engine? Instruments of torture in a horror movie? Not something you would want anywhere near your face, right? Wrong. It h..

Beginner's Skincare Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Are you new to skincare? As in - so far your routine consisted out of removing your makeup and slapping on some moisturiser. But now you are ready to step it up a notch. You could do with a serum. And what is this double cleansing everyone is talkin..

How to Treat Body Acne

Body acne can affect you regardless of your age or gender. The cause of body acne is the same as face acne - excess oil production, dead skin cells in the follicles, and bacteria. The oil and dead skin cells block the pore; bacteria thrive, and you ..

The Skincare Benefits of Vitamin E

When someone mentions antioxidants, chances are the first thing that pops to mind is vitamin C. Vitamin E might not be as popular, but it is another potent ingredient with plenty of skin benefits. Best of all, it is commonly found in a whole range of..

Ishtar Moisturisers at a Glance

Moisturisers aren't necessarily the most exciting part of any skincare stash. In fact, people with oily and congestion-prone skin may believe a moisturiser is the work of a devil when it causes congestion and breaks them out. A great moisturiser feel..

How to Adapt Your Skincare Routine in Your 40s

As we age, the needs of our skin change. The products that worked in our 20s and 30s might not be as efficient in our 40s. If you haven't been diligent about your skincare routine, now it's time for consistency. Don't underestimate how big of an impa..

Splurge v Steal - When to Save and When to Splurge on Skincare

How does the old saying go? You get what you pay for. To that, we say, yes, sometimes. When should we save and when should we splurge on skincare products? It is all a matter of perspective. For some, ??5 for a moisturiser is a splurge. So, it all de..

How to Introduce Retinol Into Your Routine

Aging - one thing in the world that does not discriminate. Growing older should be embraced with gusto. But (vain as that sounds) we have no intention to go gentle into that good night looking like a leather handbag that was left in the sun for too l..

What is Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation and How to Treat It

A common side-effect of an acne breakout is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Read on to learn what it is and how to adapt your skincare routine to treat it. What causes post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation? Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation ..

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