If you’re like me – or really, if you’re like anybody else nowadays- you care about how you look. When it comes to skincare, there is no hiding those pimples and blackheads. As hard as you may try to cover it up with makeup, those skin villains will still be there and likely will be … Read more
For hundreds of years, people have been using charcoal for cooking, drawing art, making fireworks, and medicine. Recently, charcoal has hopped aboard the train of beauty trends in its ‘activated’ form, taking the beauty industry by storm. The term ‘activated’ simply means that the charcoal has been heated to ridiculously high temperatures (between 450-900 degrees … Read more
If there’s one thing to know about me it’s that I deal with stress in one of three ways: Eating warm and gooey chocolate chip cookies, turning on the TV to watch an episode or two of my favourite show, or if we’re talking a really stressful time, heading to the closest hairdresser and chopping … Read more
As if acne isn’t frustrating enough, the oh-so-wonderful joy of pimples are often followed by scars that you just can’t seem to get rid of. But before you abandon all hope and go seek out lavish concealer at the drugstore, try to understand the reasons behind acne scars and the ways to target these troublesome … Read more
It’s no secret that smoking has detrimental effects on the brain, lungs, heart, and practically the entirety of the human body. However, less discussed are those aesthetic consequences that result from smoking; specifically, on the skin. So, if lung cancer, heart disease, a weakened immune system, and risk of infertility (just to name a few … Read more
It’s a beautiful day, the birds are chirping, and the sun is shining. Nothing can rain on your parade. Except for that pesky whitehead that has conveniently decided to come up out of nowhere and plant itself smack in the middle of your face. Now, it is normal for you to instinctually bring your hands … Read more
When it comes to pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads, there is no easy way out. Now, if you’re cringing your face and squirming in your seat with today’s topic, don’t close this page yet – Knowing how to target each type of acne is crucial for clear, spot-free skin. The official medical lingo for acne is … Read more
When I imagine radiant skin, I also imagine a dressing table overflowing with products essentially screaming “Hydrate! Moisturize!” at me. In the beauty world and to the average customer, the terms hydrated and moisturized are often promised interchangeably. While both processes are essential to nourishing your skin, they are not in fact the same thing. … Read more
If you’re like me and can’t start the day without a tangy, refreshing glass of orange juice, then you’re definitely not skimping on Vitamin C. Vitamin C has been revered as a treasured antioxidant capable of fighting off high blood pressure and the worst of diseases, but does it also affect your skin? Could the … Read more
Vitamin E generally refers to a family of fat-soluble antioxidants. This means that yes, Vitamin E is a vitamin but technically speaking, is actually a blanket name for about eight different types of compounds. Of the eight different forms of Vitamin E, “tocopheryl acetate” and “tocopherol” are the ones most commonly used in skincare products. … Read more
