Skincare Basics

Fundamental skincare knowledge including cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection.

Skincare BasicsJun 21, 2023

The Dark Side of Lightweight Sunscreens

Do lightweight sunscreens provide enough sun protection? Lightweight sunscreen formulas have a higher risk of not providing the sun protection they promise. Learn more in this article.

Skincare BasicsMay 19, 2023

Do You Really Need Custom-Made Skincare?

Custom-made skincare products have become a talking point recently. But are they an essential innovation in skincare or simply a captivating marketing gimmick? This blog post delves into whether personalized skincare truly offers advanced scientific solutions tailored to our unique needs or is it lu

Skincare BasicsMay 19, 2023

Is Skincare A Scam?

# Is Skincare a Scam? "Is skincare a scam?", you might wonder after spending $$$ on products that don't work. Or better put, "does the beauty industry turn skincare into a scam?". In many ways, yes -...

Skincare BasicsMay 18, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Sunscreens And Sun Protection

"Understanding why sunscreen is important in skincare is essential for maintaining youthful, healthy skin. Scientists have found that a staggering 80% of externally-caused skin aging is a result of sun damage. The effects? A variety of skincare woes such as pigmentation problems, scarring, and enla

Skincare BasicsMay 17, 2023

Skin Types: Should You Bother?

# Skin Types: Should You Bother? If you are into skincare, you must have heard about skin types. They are everywhere in the skincare world: on products ("for oily", "dry skin"), on various online qui...

Skincare BasicsMay 17, 2023

How Many Steps Do You Really Need for A Good Skincare Routine?

# What Steps Do You Really Need for A Good Skincare Routine? Taking care of your skin is more than just a beauty routine - it’s an important part of maintaining overall health. But skincare can be ov...

Skincare BasicsApr 12, 2023

How to choose your moisturizer: facts-based guide

Confused about what kind of moisturizer you should use on your skin? Read our fact-based guide to help you understand why, and how to choose a great one that will nourish, protect, and hydrate your skin.

Skincare BasicsMar 15, 2023

Do You Really Need a Customized Skin Care Routine? | The Benefits & Drawbacks Explained

With so many products on the market, it can be hard to know what's best for your skin. Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of personalized skincare solutions today and access to prescription-only skincare actives.

Skincare BasicsMar 2, 2023

How many steps do you really need for a good skincare routine?

Learn the steps you need to build an effective skincare routine and address your skin needs in the most efficient way possible. Discover why selecting fewer treatments is likely better than having a long, complicated list of products.

Skincare BasicsFeb 28, 2023

Why does skincare feel like a scam and how not to fall victim? | Inconvenient truth about innovation in skincare

Learn about why the skincare industry is so heavily reliant on marketing, rather than innovation. Plus, find out what to look for when it comes to avoiding becoming a victim of deceptive claims in order to make sure you’re using products that will really work!

Skincare BasicsDec 7, 2022

Skin types: should you bother?

"Skin types" are overrated. Avoid getting fooled by the beauty industry marketing

Skincare BasicsOct 1, 2021

Caring for melanated skin

Why caring for melanated skin needs to be even more gentle, protective and cautious than for light skin