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How to Pick a Serum for Your Skin Type

At Ishtar HQ, we are passionate about serums the same way we are passionate about cleansers - A LOT. All of our products are rooted in nature but backed by science. We design them from the bottom up, which means we use a foundation of natural (orga..

How to Adapt Your Skincare Routine in Your 30s

Can we agree our 20s are a messy time? It is easy to get away with a lot. Like being out all night clubbing and drinking, then going for a lecture first thing in the morning. A hangover isn't even a blip on the radar. Our 30s, however, are much bett..

How to Treat Uneven Skin Tone

In the day and age of Photoshop and various Instagram filters, it is easy to believe most people have a poreless, lineless, flawless complexion. Next, you catch sight of your face in the mirror and despair because your own complexion is anything but...

What is Coenzyme Q10?

When you are a card-carrying member of a skincare nerds club, anyone will tell you - it is easy to get distracted with the new and shiny. Be it a product, an acid, or a skincare ingredient. Given, there are tried-and-tested favourites (Retinol, vita..

Why You Need A Serum in Your Skincare Routine

Serum - miracle in a bottle. Or at least that is what skincare brands would like you to believe. Serums are big in the skincare industry and they are not going away. Shopping for a serum can be a bewildering experience even if you are not a skincare ..

The Benefits of a Facial Massage

Who doesn't like a good facial, we ask you? That said, some things we could do without (extractions are never fun.) But we love a good facial massage. It's our favourite part of a facial. How can we perform a good facial massage at home? The scien..

Why You Need Ceramides in Your Skincare Routine

Ceramides are skin-identical ingredients. They are an essential part of our skin, and we all need them in our routines regardless of our skin type. What are ceramides? Ceramides comprise a vital component of the skin. Ceramides are natural lipids..

How to Marie Kondo Your Skincare Stash

Have you caught the Marie Kondo bug? You might have read her book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organising.” Or you binge-watched her Netflix special. Most of us accumulate so much stuff. But (and this i..

Ishtar's Serums at a Glance

Any skincare expert will tell you - invest your money in a treatment serum. That said, an effective serum doesn't have to cost a ton. To make your search easier, down below you can find the list of Ishtar's treatment serums. While we love our botanic..

Gentle Alternatives to Chemical Exfoliation

For many of us, chemical exfoliation represents an essential part of our skincare routine. Of course, it all depends on your preferred acid. But using a chemical exfoliant has numerous benefits for the skin - it can treat acne and blemish prone skin..

Skin 101 And The Importance Of Right Cleanser

Skin 101 [caption id="attachment_1757" align="alignnone" width="300"] cross section of the human skin[/caption] Skin is the body's largest organ. It consists out of 3 layers - hypodermis (the fat, bottom layer), dermis (the middle, supporting lay..

How to Add Active Skincare Ingredients to Your Routine

A pH friendly cleanser, a decent moisturiser, SPF - that is all you need for a basic skincare routine. That said - if you ever watched the Golden Girls, you might remember this exchange between Dorothy and her mum Sophia. https://youtu.be/RC2_yGaTe..

The Basics of Lip Care

If you are reading this blog, chances are you have a solid skincare routine. It likely includes retinol, an acid, a treatment serum, a decent cleanser, and a moisturiser. While eye creams are controversial (people are typically either firmly for or a..

Mandelic Acid - Who Is It For?

Adult acne, blemishes, congestion, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, dull skin, uneven skin tone - Mandelic acid is an ingredient that can tackle all of these problems. What is Mandelic acid? Mandelic acid is an Alpha-Hydroxy Acid derived fro..

Autumn is Here - Time to Undo Summer Skin Damage

Autumn is finally here, HURRAY! Pardon our enthusiasm, but we just cannot with summer. The heat, the sweat, the bug bites, all of it does our head in. Apart from taking a walk in the cool, crisp weather, autumn is the ideal time to undo any damage th..

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