5 Skincare Ingredients for Acne & Acne Prone Skin
A doctor's skincare guide for acne & acne prone skin. Drugstore active ingredients to fight pimples and blemishes that are economical and over the counter, no prescription needed.
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SKIN1004 & Centella Asiatica from Madagascar
Centella Asiatica or Cica is a popular ingredient in K-beauty for its multi-tasking benefits. It helps with acne and rejuvenation and is suitable for sensitive skin. SKIN1004 is a Korean skincare brand that uses Centella Asiatica from Madagascar for its comprehensive Cica range. Here's my review on SKIN1004's Madagascar Centella & Hyalu-Cica line.
Do Collagen Supplements Work?
Do collagen supplements work? Said to boost collagen levels for smoother, plumper and younger skin; collagen supplements, powders and hotpots are immensely popular globally. A deep dive into everything about collagen and the skin- types & sources of collagen, benefits, studies on collagen powder and whether collagen creams work in this review.
Does Tea Tree Oil Cure Acne?
Can tea tree oil cure acne? Tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia; is often used to treat pimples, fungal infections and dandruff. The benefits, uses, side effects and more about tea tree oil in this review.
Slugging Your Face: The Latest Tiktok Trend Explained
What is slugging your face, the latest viral Tiktok trend? Slugging your skin means applying vaseline (or any petrolatum jelly rich skincare) on your skin to achieve moisturised and plump skin. The premise behind slugging skin isn't new- several dermatological treatments also employ the principle of occlusion to treat the skin. Here's everything you need to know about slugging your face
Is Makeup Causing Your Acne? Acne Cosmetica Explained
Can wearing makeup cause acne? Should you be wearing makeup if you have acne? A guide to acne cosmetica and how makeup interacts with pimples and acne in this review. Tips on how to reduce acne if you wear makeup from hybrid products and what to choose- in this blogpost. If you wear makeup, this post be helpful for you.
Nucleofill for Collagen Biostimulation
Nucleofill- the collagen biostimulating treatment-is now available in Singapore. Nucleofill, one of the newest treatments for collagen biostimulation in the skin, is available in Singapore. What is Nucleofill and what are its benefits? Stay tuned to this review for more about what is Nucleofill and the science behind it!
How to Dissolve & Remove Fillers with Hyaluronidase
If you've had dermal fillers injected but didn't like the results; HA-based facial fillers can be dissolved and removed with hyaluronidase. Hyaluronidase or Hyalase is an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid to remove dermal fillers. Recently, Amy Schumer and Courtney Cox have openly shared about dissolving their facial fillers. Everything you need to know about non-surgical removal o
A Complete Guide to Acids in Skincare & Chemical Exfoliation
The science of skincare: acids & chemical exfoliation explained. Everything you need to know to get brighter, smoother and more even toned skin in this guide. From the difference between AHAs vs BHAs vs PHAs to how exactly you should be choosing your acids in skincare for different skin types in this review.
