skincare

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    Can Hot Water Open Pores?

    Are you washing your face with hot water to open your pores and finishing off with a splash of cold water to close them up again? Don’t bother. It’s a waste of time. We’ve already talked about how the whole closing pores with cold water thing doesn’t work. If that doesn’t work, why would hot […]

  • 5 Things I Learned About Skincare

    Harsh toners. No sunscreen. Rich moisturizers that made me breakout. Gosh, I was so harsh on my skin in my teen years! Thing is, I didn’t have a clue what I was doing. My mum only washed her face with soap and water. If her skin were dry, maybe she’d use moisturizer, too. None of […]

  • Would You Pay $180 For A Bird Poop Facial?

    Would you be willing to pay $180 to have bird poop slathered all over your face? You’re all rolling your eyes and shaking your heads in disgust now, aren’t you? “Eww! No, of course not, Gio,” I hear you claim, outraged. “Who the hell would want THAT?!” I hear ya. I wouldn’t either. But what […]

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    Is It Ok For Skincare Products To Tingle?

    Uh oh, there it goes again. Your’s skin tingling. Just after applying that new serum. Is it meant to do that? It must be, right? If it tingles, it works. Beauty magazines have repeated that a dozen times. But then… Why is my skin turning redder? What’s going on? Is this normal?! Not really. Sometimes […]

  • Pack Smart: Skincare Tips For Travelling

    Summer is almost here, and that means sun, sea, sand and much-needed holidays. Yay! That brings the question: what are you going to bring with you in your carry-on bag? You definitely need sunscreen. And a cleanser. And an anti-aging serum. And, your entire skincare routine, basically. But how to make it all fit into […]

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    Top 7 Misleading Cosmetic Claims

    Do you ever wonder if anything that comes out of a brand’s mouth is true? You know they lie to you ALL the time to sell you crap you don’t need and, often, doesn’t even work. And you’ve learnt to smell the BS a mile away. You’re getting smarter. But so are they. Some of […]