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All about toners

Toners have come a long way since the 1990s, when they were full of alcohol and reserved for acne-prone teens. The rise of Korean beauty,

Alpha hydroxy acids

Troubleshooting If you find you’re developing skin irritation such as redness, stinging or dryness, consider: using your alpha hydroxy acid less often, finding a product

Alpha hydroxy acids versus beta hydroxy acids

Do I need an eye cream?

In short, no! Here we address some common myths around eye creams, and whether you really need to use one. What’s so special about eye

Alpha lipoic acid

There isn’t as much evidence supporting the use of alpha lipoic acid when compared to other antioxidants. Evidence base: Weak

How to apply and layer skincare products

So you have a collection of amazing skincare products, but how on earth are you meant to use them? What goes on first, and when?

Antioxidants

How to choose a product

So you’ve decided you’d like to try a particular ingredient or product – be it a retinoid, vitamin C, a cleansing oil, or something else.

Arbutin

Arbutin is another ingredient used for skin brightening, pigmentation and uneven skin tone. It blocks an enzyme called tyrosinase, which is responsible for the production

Sample skincare routines

Contrary to popular belief, skincare doesn’t need to be expensive or complicated. Here are some example skincare routines for common skin types and concerns. Whenever

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All about toners

Alpha hydroxy acids

Alpha hydroxy acids versus beta hydroxy acids

Do I need an eye cream?

Alpha lipoic acid

How to apply and layer skincare products

Antioxidants

How to choose a product

Arbutin

Sample skincare routines

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