What's the difference between essences, serums, emulsions and ampoules? On today’s episode of “What’s the difference”, we’ll be talking about something I’ve struggled to understand as well. And that it the differences between Serums, Essences and Ampoules. These 3 terms refer to products that are very similar to one another, they all have a liquid and slightly thick consistency compared to a toner, which is why it’s easy to differentiate them from a toner. However, trying to differentiate a serum,...
Did you know that those dark, purple circles under your eyes don’t necessarily mean that you’re tired? The beauty world is filled with myths and urban legends, and arguably even more so when it comes to skincare. And while we’re not saying you shouldn’t listen to the sage skincare advice your mom and grandma gave you, the truth of the matter is, many of the common things we’ve been led to believe are simply just– myths! Here are some myths...
Should you be scared of PCOS? What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels. Women with PCOS produce higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones. This hormone imbalance causes their body to skip menstrual periods and makes it harder for them to get pregnant. PCOS also causes hair growth on the face and body, and baldness. And it can contribute to long-term health problems like diabetes and heart disease. Birth control...
Do you know what you put on your face this morning? Not the name of the brand or type of skin product, but what really goes on your skin? If you turn your moisturiser over and see lanolin in the small print, which a lot of creams and lotions contain, then it’s a wax-like substance from sheep’s wool that’s been keeping your skin soft. Meanwhile, your favourite red lipstick has likely been made possible by thousands of crushed up cochineal insects....
Many people believe passionately that natural, organic ingredients are better for the skin but is this the truth? So what are the benefits of natural/organic skincare products? They're Better for the Environment Simply put: natural skincare products are better for the environment than are synthetic skincare products. The reasons for this are numerous. First and foremost, synthetic chemicals have the potential to harm animals and plants with which they come into contact. Should the synthetic chemicals from a synthetic product seep into...
What is Fatigue? Feeling tired once in a while is fine. But if you are living with that feeling always, then it’s time to shake yourself up and ask what’s wrong. You are probably fatigued and that’s more than tiredness. Fatigue is often described as a lack of energy and motivation, both physically and mentally. Fatigue kicks in when tiredness is not relieved by enough sleep or rest. If a person is feeling tired for more than two weeks, even...
Another K-Beauty skincare brand to keep on your radar What does it mean to be a “climate based” skincare? Well, this comes with Axis-Y’s brand philosophy and belief that the environment plays a large role in our skin condition. Actually, epigenetics has already revealed that our environment has a direct influence on our cells and skin. Environment factors like climate, temperature, humidity and other stressors impacts how the skin behaves. This is especially true because, you might not have realized...
A bunch of times, we came across people who were pointing fingers, whispering, giving out comments and dirty looks whenever they saw people with a skin condition. When will we learn that these actions are really rude and ignorant? Make yourself a cup of coffee and allow us to explain what eczema is, what the symptoms, causes and triggers are. What Is Eczema? Eczema is the name for a group of inflammatory skin conditions that cause dry skin, itchiness, rashes,...
Skincare made easy for you Sometimes constructing your skincare routine is confusing and difficult, it was for me too! And after countless trial and error, as well as googling random facts, I finally found what worked for my skin and what I should avoid. So we’re here to help in any way we can, even if it’s providing the smallest and most random tip, we’re glad because it’s so easy to get fall into the rabbit hole of countless non-stop...