Hyperpigmentation is a b*itch, and it can really come between a person and their self-esteem. But what I’ve learned over time is, like all other persistent skin troubles, tackling hyperpigmentation entails some trial and error. Its universally common instigators include: Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (aka PIH) — think acne scars or the marks left behind after popping […]

Let’s chat double cleansing, shall we? The two-step PM skincare ritual that’s often portrayed as a modern-day skincare marvel but is actually deep-rooted in Asian beauty practices. A little fun fact: this particular method dates back several centuries ago when Japanese geishas relied on cleansing oils to remove their dense white powder foundations, following this […]

If I were to pick one beauty term that I wish we would collectively cancel as a society, it would be undoubtedly ‘anti-aging.’ Wrinkles and fine lines are a part of life so instead of fighting them, let’s embrace them and rather strive to look and feel our best at any age. And speaking of […]

Who here has major retinol envy but is too scared sh*tless to try it? Well, firstly, don’t be, and also try not to base your apprehension on a handful of retinol-gone-wrong accounts. Most of the time, these only ever occur when retinol precautions aren’t followed, so to alleviate any anxiety, I’m going to cover all […]

If your skin has recently been going through a sudden spell of out-of-the-blue breakouts, you’re not alone. Instinctively, our immediate reaction is to seize hold of any or EVERY zit-busting item in sight, glossing over the repercussions of potentially aggravating a flare-up even more. And I get it, zits that creep up with zero warning […]

As you all know, my love for vitamin C runs deep — no routine is complete without it. But (and a big but) there’s a stark difference between the efficacy of topical vitamin C and ingestible vitamin C. Yes, we get virtually all of it from the food we eat, but only a tinie tiny […]