Another skincare ingredient that truly deserves its own blog post. Cica, or centella asiatica, is an ingredient that has been around for a very long time but somehow it feels like it is everywhere right now. More and more products seem to include it in their formula, and I think there is a really good reason for that. Cica is not a new ingredient by any means. Brands have been…
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Trending Facial Treatments in 2026: What You Need to Know
The world of facial treatments is changing fast. Every year there are new technologies, new ingredients, and new treatments that promise to transform your skin. And honestly, it can be hard to keep up. Even for someone like me who spends a lot of time…
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Morning and Night Skincare Routine: How they Differ and Why It Matters
Lately in my previous blog posts I have been focusing a lot on different skincare ingredients specifically, so in today’s post I thought we take a few steps back and cover the basics. If you have ever wondered whether your morning skincare routine should be…
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Keratosis Pilaris: How to Actually Improve Bumpy Skin
Have you ever noticed those small, rough bumps on the back of your arms, thighs, or even your cheeks and wondered what they are? Maybe you thought it was just dry skin, or breakouts, or something you could scrub away in the shower. But no…
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Niacinamide: What It Does, How to Use It, and Why Your Skin Needs It
If I could only recommend one skincare ingredient to someone who is just getting started with skincare, it would probably be niacinamide, alongside hyaluronic acid. And I do not say that lightly. Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is one of those rare ingredients that…
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AHA BHA PHA: The Complete Guide to Chemical Exfoliants
If there is one skincare step that can really change how your skin looks and feels, it is exfoliation. By removing the dead skin cells that build up on the surface, it improves texture, brightness, and helps your other products absorb better. And I am…
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Skincare Ingredients List A to Z: Common Skincare Ingredients Explained
Have you ever flipped a skincare product over, looked at the ingredients list, and felt completely lost? You are not alone. Between the long scientific names, the acronyms, and the ingredients that are hard to pronounce, it can feel like you need a chemistry degree…
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UVA vs UVB: What They Do to Your Skin and How to Protect It
While I was sitting on a plane headed to Amsterdam, I started thinking about UVA vs UVB rays and how important suncare really is. Most of us do not realize it, but even when we are flying above the clouds, UVA rays are still reaching us through…
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Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics for Skin: What They Are and How They Work
Prebiotics. Probiotics. Postbiotics. Words that used to belong in the supplement aisle are now on the labels of serums, cleansers, and moisturizers. If you have been wondering what prebiotics for skin actually means, or how probiotics and postbiotics fit into your skincare routine, this post…
