WHAT IS A SHAMPOO? Well, I know it’s pretty evident for me to state what shampoo is but trust me when I say that a lot of people misuse dozens of cosmetic products (or ingredients, to be more specific) just because they have no idea how beneficial or harmful it can be, or when they …
WHAT IS A SPOT TREATMENT? As the name signifies, a spot treatment helps target the specific areas of our skin, such as zits, acne scars, sun spots, blemishes, or simply an uneven skin tone. And not just that, a good spot treatment can minimize swelling, redness and pain caused by acne. It can also help …
WHAT ARE RETINOIDS? Retinoids are chemical compounds derived from Vitamin A. Retinoids such as low-strength retinol are available over the counter. However, other retinoids that are more potent, such as tretinoin, can only be prescribed by a doctor. As retinoids are the derivatives of vitamin A, they play a massive role in improving the immunity …
AND HOW ABOUT OILY SKIN? DOES IT NEED A MOISTURIZER TOO? Let’s start with breaking down a myth: “only people with dry skin need a moisturizer”. NO, IT’S WRONG. Regardless of your skin type, be it dry, oily, acne-prone, combination or even sensitive, you always need a moisturizer. Moisturizing your skin is essential to any …
DO EYE CREAMS REALLY WORK? There are two types of people in the world, those who believe that our delicate under-eye area should be treated and taken care of with specialized formulas, and those who believe that these eye creams are nothing more than moisturizers labelled as fancy under-eye treatments and does nothing more than …
WHAT IS A SERUM? As we all know, our skin has several layers. Serums have this incredible and unique ability to penetrate the deepest layer of the skin, which helps them target specific skin problems or concerns. But the question is HOW? Serums are basically a high concentration of active ingredients, designed with a large …
As the name signifies, a toner helps you tone down your skin. Even after cleansing or washing your face, if there’s any chance for the dirt, grime or impurities stuck in your pores, then your toner will remove all such traces, leaving your skin completely clean and hydrated. Toner is great for minimizing the appearance …
Yes, absolutely! As long as you’re using a cleanser suitable to your skin type, it’s not just good but, in fact, quite important as well. Here’s why. THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEANSERS: Cleansing is an essential part of any skincare routine. Whether it’s a 3-step quick routine or an 11-step detailed process, you always need to …
BUILDING A HEALTHY YET SIMPLE SKIN-CARE ROUTINE. Having good skin-care products is not enough. For our products to be most effective, we need to apply them in the correct order. A good skin-care routine solely depends upon the type of your skin, the ingredients and formulations of your product, and not to forget, but also …
As long as you don’t know your skin type, it doesn’t matter how effective or expensive products you use. For example, imagine applying a serum on sensitive skin designed for oily skin! Bad, right? No, too bad to be honest; such mistakes can damage your skin in more ways than you can imagine. So first …
