Tag: Skincare

Do We Seriously Need a 12-Step Skincare Routine?

Do We Seriously Need a 12-Step Skincare Routine?

According to the Internet, in order to have the skin of an angel we need about a twelve step routine to ensure hydration and glow. Without every single product that is sold on the shelf, our skin will age prematurely and look dull and lifeless. It is key to spend every penny we earn on […]

Combination Skin? More Like Confused Skin

I don’t know what my skin is doing, and I don’t think it does either. Every skincare label insists on putting you in a nice and simple category: dry, oily, normal or combination. For years, I called myself “combination,” because that’s what someone told me once, and it sounded believable. But lately, I’m thinking my […]

My Skincare Routine Is One Product and Vibes

I have one skincare product. Just one. More specifically, it’s CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion, a product I chose after exactly zero dermatology consultations but dozens of TikToks convinced me it was a solid choice. It sits on my bathroom sink like an overworked employee doing the job of seven people. Some nights, I use it. […]

You Need to Add A Gua Sha to Your Skincare Routine

You Need to Add A Gua Sha to Your Skincare Routine

On the surface, it appears as a simple, sleek, jade triangle, but the gua sha has the power to transform a face, eliminate a double chin, and sharpen cheekbones without any plastic surgery or injections. This fantastic tool was designed by traditional Chinese medicine to help drain fluids around the face by activating the body’s […]

If You’re Over 24, You Need to be Using Vitamin C Serum

If You’re Over 24, You Need to be Using Vitamin C Serum

While many people notice wrinkles and fine lines on their faces by their mid-30s, research from scientists at the University of Utah indicates they begin forming as early as the mid-20s due to the body’s natural decrease in collagen production, which, for most, begins around age 24. Increased use of drugs, alcohol, and nicotine can […]

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