Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Did you know Pantene takes its name from Panthenol, its hero ingredient? But this pro-vitamin ain’t just for hair. It’s just as good for skin, nails and the rest of your body, too. Here are its superpowers: What Is Panthenol? Panthenol is the alcohol form of Vitamin B5, a.k.a panthotenic acid. Don’t be scared by […]
Humectant is one of those fancy words us science beauty bloggers like to throw around to prove we know our stuff. But everyone else is probably scratching their heads, wondering what the heck we’re talking about. Better explain myself, eh? Here’s what humectants are and why you should load your skincare routine with them: What […]
Did you know? Astral Intensive Moisturiser Original is now available in a new flavour, Shea Butter. I love this new version so much more. Don’t get me wrong. The original formula is still a trusted staple that keeps my drier-than-the-Sahara body skin soft and supple all day long. But the Shea Butter version has a […]
Disclaimer: I’m Italian = biased. I was raised on olive oil. In Italy, it’s the only oil you use for cooking. You drizzle it on everything. Salads, bruschetta, pizza… Don’t even get me started on people who use canola oil or vegetable oil. Like, no. Please, get yourself a bottle of olive oil. It’ll change […]
Hyaluronic Acid is my skincare hero. Whenever my skin gets a little dry and flaky, I just have to put out an SOS and it comes to save the day. Within a few short days, my skin is back to its soft, plumpy self. Thanks, Hyaluronic Acid! His super power? A big moisture magnet. When […]
“I have sensitive skin. Can I exfoliate?” “Last time I tried an exfoliator, my skin got so red and sore. Should I really give it another go?” “Exfoliation’s not working for me. I’ve tried every scrub under the sun to get rid of my pimples, but those nasty buggers are still there. What else can […]
