The Skin Journal
Using All The Acids But Still Breaking Out?
I’m not just referring to the average glycolic nor salicylic acid. I mean maximum strength niacinamide, zinc, azelaic
read moreAce of Base – The Power of Complete Customisation II
Products are made out of actives and functionals. Although actives get all the attention, functional ingredients largely affects
read moreAce of Base – The Power of Complete Customisation I
Customisation has become quite a trend in retail and is also taking a firm hold in the beauty
read moreThrough thick & thin III: Why different product textures exist
Recap: Thickeners (or rheology modifiers) give products their thickness. Combining different types and amounts results in products of
read moreThrough thick & thin II: What gives products consistency?
Recap: Product thickness does not reflect effectiveness. What actually contributes to the thickness of a product? They
read moreThrough thick & thin I: Are thicker products better?
Premium skincare products are often portrayed as thick and lavish. These physical characteristics therefore become psychologically associated with
read moreGetting serious with serums
Serums are misunderstood. They are made out to be high-performance products, must-haves for anyone serious about skin care.
read morePhysical vs Chemical Sunscreens
Sunscreens protect us from UV radiation, the biggest contributor to premature skin ageing. As mentioned previously, sun filters
read moreThe Making of A Lip Balm
The skin on our lips is different from the rest of our face. If you are chronically chapped,
read moreLowdown on Lips
Lips are easily the most neglected part of our face. Although they look nothing like facial skin, they
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