Skincare Ingredients

About sunscreens in skin care

Why we use them? The right amount of sunscreen a day can keep wrinkles away. And protect us against skin cancer! But vain as we are, it’s usually t...

About Vitamin C in skin care

Vitamin C is one of the most powerful ingredients for your skin, along with retinoids. Both are known to help in the fight of fine lines, wrinkles,...

About antioxidants in skin care

Do I need antioxidants on my skin? An antioxidant serum won’t magically change the look of your skin, but your skin will thank you for applying one...

About Bakuchiol in skin care

One alternative for those who cannot tolerate any retinoids, is Bakuchiol. What exactly is Bakuchiol? Bakuchiol does not belong to the family of ...

About retinol and retinoids in skin care

Retinol vs retinoid? Retinol is a retinoid but not each retinoid is retinol. Did I lose you already? Please keep on reading, it does get easier… R...

About Hyaluronic acid in skin care

What is Hyaluronic Acid? Hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan, a naturally-occurring substance that is part of our skin’s youth-supporting scaffo...

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About eczema

What is an eczema flare up? Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. Chronic inflammatory illnesses are characterised by recurring ‘flares’ o...

About skin changes in pregnancy

What are the most common physiological skin changes in pregnancy? Pregnancy is a time of change. At no other time in a woman’s life does she exper...

About Moles

What are the signs of a suspicious mole? A mole that is standing out from the others (darker, larger, more asymmetric than the others) and one that...

About dandruff

To begin with, what exactly is dandruff? Dandruff is a flaking and scaling of the skin on the scalp which can be accompanied by a mild itch. The fl...

About peri-oral dermatitis

What is peri-oral dermatitis ? The primary symptom of perioral dermatitis is a red rash around your mouth. The rash may be scaly or dry and flaky a...

About PCOS

Can PCOS cause acne? Why? Acne can indeed be a sign of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) but not everyone with PCOS will be suffering from acne. Abo...