Self-perception is whack. Because we see ourselves in the mirror every day, we often fail to see changes taking place over time. Sometimes the brain refuses to…… Read more “How I Grew My Thinning Hair Back Thicker and Stronger Than Ever Before (with no drugs or medical treatments)”
Category: AHAs
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) help detach dead skin cells from the epidermis to reveal the fresher, brighter, smoother and more youthful layers of living skin underneath. Their uses range from the treatment of closed comedones to the fading of age spots and the stimulation of collagen growth for younger-looking skin.
The Best of NIOD and The Ordinary 2021: My Picks for Deciem’s Slowvember Sale
It’s that time of year again! The clocks have shifted back an hour, darkness falls before 6pm, Mariah Carey has risen from her slumber to lay claim…… Read more “The Best of NIOD and The Ordinary 2021: My Picks for Deciem’s Slowvember Sale”
Off-Blog: Sheet Mask Ingredients, Anti-Aging Lessons, Acids Prep
I don’t post nearly as much here as I do on Instagram, but I am always writing something! Here are my latest articles on other sites. GlowieCo…… Read more “Off-Blog: Sheet Mask Ingredients, Anti-Aging Lessons, Acids Prep”
Reader Questions: Recognizing and Treating Overexfoliation
Recognize the signs of overexfoliation and learn how to treat and prevent it for improved skin health.
Review: Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment
I almost didn’t write this review. A couple of months ago, my friend Tracy at Fanserviced-B published her extensive and detailed review of Sunday Riley Good Genes,…… Read more “Review: Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment”
Surprise Discount on Three of My Naruko Faves
So I was looking at Instagram today when a DM came in from my longtime beautyfriend Rachel at Naruko US, letting me know that she’d created a…… Read more “Surprise Discount on Three of My Naruko Faves”
Review: Naruko Dermalane Intensive Brightening Renewal Treatment 20% Mandelic Acid AHA
I have a complicated relationship with AHAs. They’re some of the most proven actives around for my skin concerns (brightening and anti-aging), but over the past year, I’ve…… Read more “Review: Naruko Dermalane Intensive Brightening Renewal Treatment 20% Mandelic Acid AHA”
Do You Need Actives in Your Skincare Routine?
I know I haven’t been great about answering comments and questions here latelyand I’m super sorry and am working to catch up!, but since I manually approve…… Read more “Do You Need Actives in Your Skincare Routine?”
How to Exfoliate: Multitasking with Chemical Exfoliants
The most recent episode of the Snailcast was all about acids and how to exfoliate safely and effectively, and I’m super bummed because I wasn’t able to join…… Read more “How to Exfoliate: Multitasking with Chemical Exfoliants”
Spring/Summer 2016 Flops and Faves, Part 3: Yet More Hanbang + the Return of the AHA
Previously: Part 1: Classics and New Faves | Part 2: Best and Worst Ginseng Skincare This final installment of my spring/summer 2016 skincare routine update took me a very long time to…… Read more “Spring/Summer 2016 Flops and Faves, Part 3: Yet More Hanbang + the Return of the AHA”