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Understanding what to expect from your skincare routine can help manage expectations and improve your overall experience. Here’s a guide to what you can anticipate when using our Dark Spot...
We spoke to our in-house cosmetic scientist, Lalita Iyer, on everything arbutin. What is arbutin?Arbutin is a derivative of hydroquinone – a topical skin lightener that reduces the appearance of...
Vitamin C is one of the most popular skincare ingredients. Extremely beneficial for hyperpigmentation, dull skin and fighting free radicals. If not used well, understood well or stored well, the...
We spoke to Lalita Iyer, expert cosmetic scientist and founder of Skinchemy about the best way to incorporate niacinamide into a skincare routine. But let’s dive into the basics of...
We spoke to our in house certified Esthetician Joyce Waiharo to share her expertise on where to begin when building a skincare routineNew to the world of skincare? Or just...
What is hydrated skin?Hydration is the process of absorbing water. Our skin needs water for elasticity and strength. Without enough hydration, the skin tends to have more prominent wrinkles, pores...
What causes large pores?Large pores are a common skin care concern caused by excessive production of oil. Hormones regulate oil levels so when production is in excess, the oil combines...
What is combination skin?Combination skin is among the four commonly known skin types, along with normal, dry, and oily skin. When you have combination skin, parts of the face tend...
What causes dark marks on the face in the first place? Dark marks on the face, i.e hyperpigmentation in more scientific terms, form about 80% of the questions we get...
What are AHAs and BHAs?AHAs are alpha hydroxy acids while BHAs stand for beta hydroxy acids. More recently, beta hydroxy acids, or a combination of AHAs and BHAs are being...
What is exfoliation?The skin naturally sheds every 30 days to make room for new skin cells. However, there are instances when dead cells don’t shed off the skin completely, leaving...
Learn your skin type and unlock a personalised skincare routine by answering 5 simple questions.We are getting skintimate! Everyone’s skin is different and unique and a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work...
How hormones affect our skinThe hormones and skin connection is evident, in-fact, so evident that some of us experience this connection in the form of pimples every month and even...
