Many people with oily skin tend to avoid using moisturizers, not only because they can feel heavy, greasy and suffocating, but also because of the fear that they will clog up pores and lead to acne. However, even if you have oily skin, moisturizing is a very important step in your skincare routine that you shouldn’t skip. Although oily skin does contain more natural moisturizing factor (which consists of chemical compounds such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid that help to keep the skin hydrated), it still does lose water to the environment. So even if your skin is oily, it …
Skin Hydration: The Importance of Humectants In Skincare Products
When wanting to improve our skin, we’re often so busy searching for the best anti-aging, anti-inflammatory or anti-acne ingredients to include in our skincare routine that we often forget about one of the most important and basic things we can do to keep our skin healthy and glowing – hydration! There are many ingredients that help to keep the skin hydrated, and although a lot of these sound boring, our skin does need them to maintain a healthy skin barrier, prevent fine lines and wrinkles, and reduce irritation and breakouts. These ingredients are collectively known as humectants, and today I’m …
The 4 Best Korean Hydrating Toners
Korean skincare is all about hydration and maintaining a healthy moisture barrier. This is because skin that is hydrated not only has that dewy glow, but is less prone to irritation and breakouts and helps prevent fine lines and wrinkles. Hydrating toners (which are commonly called ‘skin‘ in Korea or ‘lotions‘ and ‘softeners‘ in Japan) are beneficial for any skin type and they’re an extremely popular product category in Korea. In this article, I’m going to explain to you what a hydrating toner is and how it differs to Western toners. I’m also going to give you some recommendations for …
The 4 Best Korean Skincare Products With Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)
Regular exfoliation with chemical exfoliants such as alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) has significant benefits for every skin type and skin concern. AHAs are similar to beta hydroxy acid (BHA) and are much less abrasive than physical exfoliants (such as scrubs). These leave-on products will gently help to shed the build up of dead skin cells, leaving your skin hydrated, smooth and vibrant. Keep reading if you’d like to know about the benefits that AHAs have for your skin and of course, what the best Korean skincare products with AHA are. In short, you’ll find that Korean skincare products containing AHAs …
Why So Many Skincare Products Contain Butylene Glycol – Is It Safe For Your Skin?
If you want better skin, it’s so important to have a little bit of knowledge about common ingredients used in skincare products. Not only is it important to know what ingredients your skin would really benefit from, but it’s equally important (or maybe even more so) to know which ingredients might be damaging for your skin or health. Since I’ve been trying to improve my skin with Korean skincare (and reading countless ingredient lists), I’ve noticed that butylene glycol is an ingredient that is present in almost every single skincare product! So, it’s time to find out: what is butylene …
