Snail Truecica Line Overview Since 2016, Some By Mi has taken the Southeast Asian market by storm and is now seeing a global expansion to over 20 countries worldwide. The name Some By Mi originates from the combination of the words “Something”, “By A Miracle” and “Mi” which stands for “beauty” in Korean “미”. Something interesting is that the hanja (Chinese character) form of “미” is 美. The brand philosophy of Some By Mi is to deliver natural beauty through...
Imagine if someone told you that in just 20 minutes your face will feel transformed- would you believe them? Face masks boast so many benefits such as brightening, hydrating, remove impurities, breakout control, exfoliating and more. With so many face masks to choose from, it can be hard to know which ones work best for you and your skin type, but don’t worry we have compiled the best of the best for you to choose from. Clay and charcoal masks Lifesavers...
Did you know that since ancient times, honey has been an integral part of our lives? We have used it for its medicinal benefits, as well as dietary benefits. In fact, honey is a myriad beauty ingredient that can do wonders for your skin. Honey is rich in antioxidants, and has flavonoids and has natural healing properties. It is also antibacterial which has proved to be an effective remedy for a lot of skin problems. This inexpensive beauty ingredient can...
We do so much to make our skin look great in the morning. Our bathroom counters are cluttered with everything from 10-step skin care to Fenty foundation, or the most recent Sephora haul from clean beauty brands. But what if one of the biggest secrets to better skin was as simple as laying down and taking a nap? After all, our body never stops working — especially when we’re asleep. It turns out there’s quite a bit of research and...
You may very well be familiar with this non-diary ingredient and have grown up eating it. Who doesn’t love a bowl of Tau-Fu-Fah or Soy Milk in the morning? For many of us, Tau-Fu-Fah or Soy Milk has long been in our life, a common treat we indulged in during our childhood, but did you know that Soybean isn’t’ just nutritious and tasty. It is also quite beneficial for the skin and has been slowly gaining recognition and becoming quite...
Did you know up to 80 percent of the sun’s rays can pass through clouds, so if you're thinking about skipping sunscreen on an overcast day, THINK AGAIN! Sunscreen helps to protect your skin from harmful UV rays by blocking them, lowering your risks of contracting skin cancer by more than 50%. Sunscreen also helps to prevent premature ageing of your skin by reducing the breakdown of collagen thus helping to fend off those pesky wrinkles, lines and sagging. Want...
WHAT IS OILY SKIN? Oily skin has overactive glands, which means they produce more oil than you need. Sometimes this is genetic and sometimes it can be caused by using the wrong skincare products – if you strip your skin of too much moisture, it compensates by overproducing excess oil. Your skin may appear shiny, with enlarged pores, and will be more prone to breakouts and blackheads. AM ROUTINEMORNING CLEANSER: THE ORDINARY SQUALANE CLEANSERThis is geared towards oily skin, so...
Let's face it – we spend a lot of time and money trying to get the perfect hair. But the truth is, without a healthy scalp, achieving that perfect hair is just a dream. A healthy scalp is like a fertile garden – it's where healthy hair grows. Your scalp is the foundation of your hair and the health of your hair depends on the health of your scalp. Your scalp is the soil in which your hair grows, and...
How To Tell If Your Skincare Has Gone Bad? For most skin and body care products, there's an easy way to find out how long the shelf life is. Look to the bottom of your packaging for a stamp with an expiration date. If you can’t find one, simply look on the container for a tiny image of an opened jar with a number on it: 6, 12, 24, or 36. This refers to the number of months you can...
Looking for an ethical skincare saint? Purito has all your answers: natural, vegan and cruelty-free. Known for benefits such as soothing, nourishing and hydrating this brand will help you restore and rejuvenate with gentle and active ingredients. This brand is not for a short-term fix, it strips you back to basics for that glow in the long run. Purito's name was derived from the English word 'purify' and the Chinese character for 'soil'. Purify highlights that they create safe and all-natural products. Soil signifies...
Why Are Lips Different from Other Skin Areas? Lips can range in color from very light pink to brown. Unlike the rest of your skin, which is made up of 16 layers, your lips are only made up of three to five. This makes the tissue thinner and more delicate which allows the color from the underlying blood vessels to show through. Therefore, the color of your skin plays a role in the color of your lips. The lighter your...
Another flower-power to add to the list Using flowers in skincare isn’t anything new, in fact, some swear by certain flower extracts as their holy grail. This time, we’re gonna introduce you to another holy botanical ingredient that deserves more light – Lotus. When you think of the word lotus, you probably would immediately think of its pink blooming flower or some religious symbolism like enlightenment or purity. Well, at least that’s how it is for me. But other than...
Why your skin & moisturiser need emollients! Say bye bye to dry skin. We all know moisturisers work to help hydrate the skin and keep it moisturised, I mean is a skincare regime complete without a moisturiser? But the variety of ingredients in the formulas all work differently to treat dryness and can be extremely confusing. Today we’re focusing on one particular ingredient that stands out from the rest and is considered essential for ALL moisturisers, say hi to Emollients....
To get the right answer, you need to start by asking the right question. Is Hada Labo a good product to use? When it comes to skincare, it's easy to get confused and wonder whether or not they're working for you. “I can’t say if it is good for you or not, in my experience, some of my patients that use it get a good result while some of them just 50-50” advised by our dermatologist, Dr Ingky. Every dermatologist...
On average, when you are celebrating your 29th birthday, that’s the moment when you will start to look old. The first signs of ageing start to become apparent on the surface of the skin. Fine lines appear first, and over the time, you will start to see wrinkles. Then a loss of volume become noticeable. Our skin ages for a variety of different reasons. Some of these reasons can be avoided and some can’t. For the reasons that can be avoided,...
Another bzzzzing ingredient that is making its way to your skincare routine Bee related products have been all the rave in skincare like honey, beeswax and royal jelly but there’s another bee-related ingredient that you absolutely need to add to your skincare regime this instant! And that is Propolis. Propolis has recently seen an increasing use in skincare thanks to its skin healing properties but what is propolis? Propolis has been around for centuries, used for medicinal purposes to help...
What is Kaolin? Like everyone, I consider self-care to be a necessary part of my life and I think that masking plays a big role in my self-care routine, and I think that might go for a lot of other people as well. There is just something about waiting for that clay mask to dry out and feeling it tug at your skin, especially when you start making smiley and random faces to see the cracks in the clay. When...
The truth behind Silicone. Should you avoid silicone in skincare, yes or no? I bet you’ve heard the term or phrase “Silicone-free” marketed not only by skincare brands, but in general anything to do with body-care. But what is it about silicone that is so bad and if it is bad, why is it that countless brands continue using silicone as one of its ingredients? So, we’re here to tell you if you should avoid silicone or not and the...
Author/Source : SkynSin Ever wonder why some products work for others but don’t work on you? It’s actually down to your specific skin type. To make it more complicated, our skin type can change every 6 months or according to the weather and stress levels. That’s why it’s important not to stress when your skin is suddenly breaking out or reacting to certain things, but to know which skin type you are and which products you should be using at...
Lavender doesn't just smell good, it does good as well! When we see or hear of the word lavender, we almost automatically think of purple and its distinct floral-herbal fragrance that is used for almost all aromatherapies’ and perfume. When used for aromatherapy, lavender is known to promote calmness and relaxation by reducing stress, anxiety and for some even mild pain. This is why lavender sprays or oil are recommended to those suffering with menstrual cramps, headaches, anxiety or insomnia. Lavender...