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 Vitamin C product may not work as well as expected. To understand how to pick the right Vitamin C product, we gathered some expert tips […]
What is Vitamin C? Vitamin C is one of the most effective nutrients for our skin and bodies. Topical Vitamin C is a science backed ingredient favourite for improving overall skin appearance. It is a powerful antioxidant shown to fight free radical (toxics) damage in the skin which means it is able to protect the […]
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 used in skincare products (Nilforoushzadeh & Amirkhani, 2018). AHAs and BHAs are chemical exfoliants that get rid of dead skin cells. Alpha hydroxy acids […]
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 with skincare. Your skin is significantly different to your sisters, your friends and for this reason, it needs a personalised approach to your skincare […]
Illustrator Vanessa of Gucora Andu answers our questions on tackling taboo topics and gender based bias’ with art. Tell us a bit about your art and how you became an illustrator? My work focuses on illustrating people, especially women, and issues that concern them. In a country where aspects of African tradition contribute to widespread […]
We just uncovered a simple solution for your pimple! You read right, the all NEW “I Am Spotless” pimple patches are here and ready to be a part of your skincare routine. Not sure where or how these fall into your routine? Well, that’s exactly why we are here! But first, a little info about […]