For a lot of us with sensitive skin, avoiding skincare trends and products seems to be the safest thing to do - and for good reason. Being adventurous with trends could be risky particularly since a wrong move could be disastrous. This post isn't about telling you what to do or what not to do, but rather to provide a guide if you have sensitive skin. Relax, it'll be good. Do a patch test This might seem so simplistic but actually very helpful. Instead of playing the guessing game with your skincare products, do a patch test of any new product you want to use for your skin. That way, you can be certain if you would react or otherwise...
There's a general misconception that body oils are only for massages. Others also have the notion that they make the body very greasy instead of having the moisturizing effect. In this blog post, we address these issues to put your mind at ease. Generally, body oils are absorbed into the skin faster. This in turn moisturizes your skin, leaves it glowy and strengthens the skin's barrier. The good thing about body oils is that they are suitable for all body types. The antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and a mix of essential oils found in good body oils helps promote smooth and healthier skin. What else are body oils good for? Locks in moisture Contrary to popular beliefs, body oils lock in moisture as against...
Often times we tend to confuse dehydrated skin with dry skin and vice versa. This is expected due to how similar they are. However, there are some major differences between the two. Whilst there's a deficit of water in dehydrated skin, dry skin lacks natural oils or what is referred to as sebum. Another major difference between the two is that whilst dehydrated skin in a skin condition, dry skin is a skin type. Hopefully, this clears up the confusion between the two. Now that we've established the main differences between the two, let's further dive into some differences. Dehydrated Skin Having dehydrated skin is your body's way of telling you to drink more water. You're probably losing a lot...
If you're new to skincare, you might be bombarded with a lot of skincare jargons and products. Don't let that scare you. One very popular jargon used in skincare is 'exfoliating'. In today's post, we explore the world of exfoliation. Exfoliation - What is it? In simple terms, exfoliation means removing dead or old skin cells from the surface or outer layer of the skin. Contrary to popular beliefs, exfoliation can be done on the entire body and not just the face. Types of Exfoliation There are basically three (3) main types of exfoliation Physical Exfoliation This is probably the most common type of exfoliation. It involves the application of a scrub, often granular in nature, on the surface of...
Knowing our skin type could be a herculean task if you don't know what to look out for, but it doesn't have to be. Although, we all have unique skin types there are certain tell-tale signs which make us more likely to have normal, dry, oily, sensitive or combination skin. As the name suggests, combination skin type is just having more than one of these different skin types. This means you could have patches of normal, dry, oily or sensitive skin on your face. Some tell-tale signs of combination skin include oily T-zone (chin, nose and forehead areas), large pores, shiny skin and blackheads. As a lot of skincare products are formulated for particular skin types, taking care of combination skin...
