I have declared multiple times that Centella asiatica one of my most favorite skincare ingredients. My love for it began with the use of a moisturizer that has it as a main ingredient. With just a month of continuous use, I noticed my skin got better with it - it looked and felt hydrated and moisturized and the tone evened out. My dry skin loved it so much that, unco…
Read moreSunflower oil is rich with powerful compounds, such as Vitamin E and linoleic acid, that are great for hydration, cell regeneration and wound healing. This is basically the reason why it is one of the widely used botanical oil in skincare. A few years back, I got to try sunflower oil, in its pure, organic oil form, as a pre-moisturizer serum. I remember myself liking…
Read moreAt one point in my life, I've once believed that expensive products are way, way better. After all, higher price point entails better ingredients, well thought of packaging, more accurate testing and research - right? But through countless products testing and doing my own researches, I found out and proved that it is not always the case. Yes, they may be good bu…
Read moreIt was last year when I realized that I really have to level up my skincare game. My then routine was okay but a point came when I knew it was time to take those extra steps. After all, I am not getting any younger and with that, I take the full responsibility to ensure that I age well -- in all aspects. For me, taking those extra steps meant going to the clinic to s…
Read moreMost of the people I know, myself included, can keep up just a few products on the face. We are up and going with just moisturizer, sunblock, brow definition and lip color. But we have to admit that there will be times our skin calls for coverage. Times we have to hide those skin blemishes and conceal imperfections. Though an obvious response, we just cannot afford …
Read moreDry skin? Chapped lips? Burns? Rashes? Those are just some of the skin problems brought to us by the tropical weather. I, myself, is battling with dry skin on normal days and the intense heat of summer we are experiencing makes everything worst. Despite slathering a good amount of lotion, our skin still ends up feeling dry and dehydrated at the end of the day. All t…
Read moreJergens has been a staple in our household. When my mom was still alive and was on the peak of her skincare addiction (I got it from her, huh?!) , she would stock up on Jergens lotions, in different variants, in her vanity table. Honestly, I didn't see she used any other brand of lotion. She loves Jergens and I think I know why. Last September 5, 2015, Je…
Read moreBeing a skincare freak requires me to have a minimum of 6 steps and 6 products in my usual skincare routine.Some could live with just a cleanser and a toner, but I just can't. I have to have my cleaner, toner, serum, moisturizer, eye cream and sunblock on a daily basis and my scrubs/exfoliants and masks at least once a week. Having these numerous steps in my …
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