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  • 5 natural ways to heal fungal acne

    5 Natural Ways To Heal Fungal Acne That Really Work

    What are the best natural remedies for fungal acne? The first step is to rid your skincare routine of ANYTHING that could remotely feed Malassezia, the fungus that’s making your life miserable. I’ve written a post about how to do this here, so I won’t repeat myself. The second step is to kill the damn […]

  • octyl palmitate in skincare

    Octyl Palmitate (A.k.A. Ethylhexyl Palmitate): Is It Comedogenic?

    If you’re avoiding silicones like the plague, you may be familiar with Octyl Palmitate. It’s a common (and cheap) alternative. But, what is it exactly? There’s nothing wrong with silicones (yes, really), but if you don’t want to use them, you’ll probably hope the alternative is a natural one. And what does it do in […]

  • bismuth oxychloride avoid

    Is Bismuth Oxychloride Really Natural And Should You Avoid It?

    Did you jump on the mineral makeup bandwagon only to see your face break out in a horrible rush? WTH? Wasn’t this stuff supposed to be safer? Not really. Some of the ingredients used in mineral makeup can cause a rash or bad reaction. That’s not to say you should avoid it. I’m not the […]

  • Masque Bar Luminizing Charcoal Peel Off Mask

    Polyvinyl Alcohol: The Key Ingredient In Peel-Off Masks

    Ever wondered how peel-off masks work? I mean, you sort of know how to use them: you apply them on your skin and after 20 minutes, you peel them off like you would an orange – hence the name. But what makes this action possible? Polyvinyl Alcohol. It’s the secret juice that makes them magically […]

  • aloe vera

    9 Best Soothing Ingredients For Irritated And Sensitive Skin

    What are the best soothing ingredients for irritated and sensitive skin? Or just to soothe a bad rash? Maybe you used a skincare product your skin doesn’t like. Or you’ve stayed in the sun a little too long. Or you’re dealing with another rosacea outbreak. Whatever the reason, your skin is now a big, red […]

  • skincare benefits honey

    The Sweet Side Of Skincare: The Benefits Of Honey

    Is honey good for skin? I was thinking about it as I laid in bed with the flu over the holiday period. One of the few things that helps me feel better when I’m sick is a hot cup of tea with lemon and honey. The warmth soothes my inflamed throat and the honey has […]