One of the common skincare challenges you're likely to experience in your skincare journey is purging. Don't worry, it's nothing scary. In fact, it is completely normal. What is purging? Purging occurs when your skin reacts to or has a sudden acne flare up from using a new skin care product. Although it's nothing to worry about, a sudden acne flare up might be a bit irritating especially if you're looking at clearing existing acne. You might be tempted to do away with the new skin product but don't. This is just the beginning of something amazing. Why does it happen? Your skin might be getting rid of harmful toxins including dead skin cells, oil, dirt, bacteria, etc found under the...
Easy does it. Does this work in skincare too? If you're lucky, they do. Sometime, you just need to take a leap of faith. If you're ready to explore some skincare hacks, here are 5 things you should try out. Apply moisturizer on damp skin Doing so allows the moisturizer to easily penetrate your skin, allowing it to work better whilst sealing in the moisture. A water-based moisturizer works best for all skin types but particularly for dry skin. Oily skin? Carry blotting papers As oil builds up over the face during the day, carry along blotting papers in your purse. If you notice any build up, just dab your t-zone, chin and nose with the blotting papers to soak up...
Healthy skin is the goal. It doesn't just happen. It takes consistency over time to get the desired results. One way of doing so is by exfoliating. What exactly is exfoliation and what are its benefits? Exfoliation basically means getting rid of the dead skin cells. You can do this by using an exfoliating tool, chemical or a Face and Body Scrub. Naturally our skin sheds off dead skin cells although not completely which could results in clogged pores and dry or flaky skin. Exfoliating helps get rid of this for a more flawless and smooth skin. Why do you need to exfoliate? Exfoliating helps unclog pores Day in day out, our skin is exposed to dirt particles, toxins in...
This may come as a surprise but when it comes to taking a shower, there are some bad practices. You may be doing these on your blind side but hey, there's no cause for alarm...yet. If you've been doing these in the shower, it's time to say bye-bye to them. Staying too long in the shower You don't need to spend too much time in the shower especially if you're using lukewarm to warm water. The longer you do, the more you strip your skin of its natural oils. A 5-minute shower does the trick. You're not sure of the ingredients in your skincare products Not all products are ideal for your skin type. Knowing the kind of ingredients in...
Having sensitive skin is a blessing in disguise. You get to carefully select the type of products to use on your skin. It gets better, what you eat plays a huge role on your skin care as well. In case you're lost in what you should and should not do, here are a few tips to get you going. Be selective about what you eat One of the best things you can do for your skin, is to be very selective of what you eat especially if you have sensitive skin. Brightly coloured fruits and leafy-green vegetables are a great place to start from. You might also want to monitor how your skin reacts to other foods such as fish,...
