COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch

Don’t you hate it when you try so hard not to pop a pimple because you know it will leave you with an ugly scar…

A better understanding about the Sun’s UV rays, Vitamin …

Every time I watch the news or read some article there’s always conflicting information regarding which time is the best time to get some sunlight…

Burdock Roots Tea

I’d recently discovered burdock roots tea and it has quickly become one of my favorite teas (after matcha green tea of course).  If you like…

My thoughts regarding Conventional, Natural, and DIY skincare

I love “natural”, “minimally processed” skin care products, and I love science! To me when I say “natural” I meant the product in its original…

Cleanser, skin ph, and acne

If there’s one thing I can tell you that will make the biggest difference in your acne treatment or taking care of your skin …that…

Intercellular lipids of skin

(Info and image source: Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology) Lipids of the skin layers: In the lower layers of the epidermis: Cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids…

Transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and damage to the skin barrier

Transepidermal water loss (TEWL) is the loss of water from the stratum corneum.  And it’s one of the major factors responsible for dry, scaly skin…