All you need to know about Peptides! Skincare ingredients are getting more complex by the minute. Natural ingredients are easy to understand and comprehend but synthetic ingredients with scientific names are a whole different story. Just trying to pronounce them correctly is considered a feat. With technologies and formulation evolving, newer ingredients increase but that doesn’t mean all of them will work for your skin. This doesn’t mean you have to go out there and try everything. What’s important is...
Avocado is not only great for the body but skin as well! We’ve all had an avocado toast phase, and for good reason. Avocado as food is packed with fatty acids that improve digestion, protects against cancer, balance cholesterol levels and much more. What’s even better is that the benefits of avocado are not limited to our diet, but skincare as well. Avocado extract/oil are antioxidants packed with healthy fats, vitamins, minerals such as folic acid, magnesium, vitamin A, B6, C,...
Acne made simple for you Acne: something we've all been through and suffered with. Some minor while others were more severe and hard to treat. Acne is spontaneous little creatures that pop up when you least expect it and at places where you don't want them to. There are a plethora of reasons why acne breakouts occur, it can range from a change in diet, hormones, the buildup of impurities or sometimes, and I think they're the worst, they just...
What is Chicken Skin? If you have chicken skin, that is what we called Keratosis Pilaris. It is a common skin condition that causes patches of rough-feeling bumps to appear on the skin. These tiny bumps are dead skin cells plugging hair follicles. Keratosis pilaris is commonly found on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks. It isn’t contagious, and these bumps don’t usually cause any discomfort or itching.This condition is known to worsen if you have dry skin and...
Why you shouldn't overlook Glycerin! As more people are getting more interested in skincare, it just means that there is more knowledge being shared as to which products or ingredients are rave-worthy and which we should avoid. And sometimes in the skincare world, scientific names tend to either get overlooked or shamed upon. We are all familiar with staying away from sulphates, parabens, denatured alcohol or phenoxyethanol, however, due to this misconception some ingredients are getting the short end of the...
Everything you need to know about my go-to facial oil that does just about everything for me Facial oils are no longer a new trend in skincare and people are no longer afraid to use facial oils, rather some people have started to swear by them, and I’m one of those people. This holds especially true for Rosehip oil. I now can’t live without them; I’ve been using them religiously for 5 years and they have changed my skincare game...
Choose Pixi to look like you, your best you! Want glowing and radiant looking skin? Read on more to find the secret for that inner glow with Pixi. Launched in 1999, Pixi opened its first flagship boutique in Soho, London. Why Pixi for glowing skin? This is because its motto “Makeup to Wakeup” was created to reflect its pure, awakening and skin-loving products that create a naturally radiant look. As such, Pixi has garnered loyal fans all over the world...
Why Kelp is the New Hot Skincare Ingredient! The use of marine life ingredients isn’t something new to the skincare industry. As a matter of fact, brands like Biotherm have cemented their name in the skincare world thanks to its life plankton essence. However, now with the advancement of technology, more and more brands are starting to incorporate marine-life into their products, and kelp is one of the few that we often see on the market. Let’s be honest, our knowledge of...
Not applying your serum or moisturiser quick enough after cleansing You need to apply serums and moisturisers within thirty to sixty seconds of cleansing as your skin can dry out and feel tight. It is best to apply products when your skin is damp as to increase the absorption of the product, increasing hydration levels. Removing your eye makeup and your face makeup together This should be done separately! Eye makeup is usually more stubborn and the eye area is more delicate...
Have you ever tried a new skincare product, only to discover that it makes your skin flare up with pimples? This could be purging, or it could be a regular breakout. First, let's start with how breakouts look like. Breakouts occur when your skin reacts because it's sensitive to something in the product. It could be clogging your pores, or causing an allergy, or just plain old irritation. You are having a breakout when you experience large and painful acne usually occurring in new areas....
1. Use a cleanser with salicylic acid Salicylic acid is oil soluble and thus is great for soaking up excess oil, decreasing oil buildup and reducing the overall level of oil in the future as it exfoliates your pore lining. 2. Exfoliate once a week Exfoliation is vital to reduce oil production as oiliness makes it more difficult for your skin to shed cells naturally as your skin is adding more mortar—in the form of sebum—into your skin cell wall. So make sure...
Differences between scrub and exfoliation. The main difference between a scrub and an exfoliator is that scrub is a cream-based skincare product that contains tiny exfoliating particles while an exfoliator is a mechanical or chemical agent you apply to the skin to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin. There are two types of exfoliators as mechanical/physical exfoliators and chemical exfoliators. And, scrub is a type of mechanical exfoliator, which uses friction to cleans the skin. Exfoliating: chemical...
Stressed-out about gift giving? Here are 6 of the best Christmas bundles that make the perfect stocking stuffers and the best part is that these amazing duos are all 10% off until the 25th, lets get shopping! 1. Skin Barrier Essentials Under RM100! Mix The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% and The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 for a double whammy in skin hydration + protection! Both active ingredients keep the skin hydrated to help maintain the protective barrier of your skin. Start with Hyaluronic acid to...
Artichokes, the new hype in skincare Artichoke extract is a fairly new natural ingredient in the skincare realm but has powerful skin healing properties that can help fight back skin damage, particularly UV damage. And this can be backed up as the first mentions of artichokes date way back to 40 - 70 AD in a book on medicinal uses of plants. Artichokes are a type of plant called adaptogens, they help the body fend off biological, physical and chemical...
Late nights, long commutes, strong air-conditioning and constant screen time can all show up the next morning as dull, dry, tired-looking skin. The good news, night is when your skin naturally switches into repair mode. With a simple, targeted nighttime routine, you can help your skin recover so you wake up looking fresher and more well rested than you actually feel. Why Does Your Skin Look So Tired? Common causes of tired-looking skin in a typical Malaysian lifestyle include: Lack...
Not every K-beauty brand has a lasting trend like COSRX. Many K-beauty brands that were launched several years back lost their tractions, but why COSRX has consistently maintained its popularity and finally slipped into our daily skincare routine? Almost all my conversations within my circle when it comes to skincare seemingly leads to this brand — COSRX. Although it was first introduced to fellow Malaysian several years back, some of my friends are still not well-versed like they do with Hada Labo, and I think they ought...
What Does Bird Nest Contain? Bird nests are the nests of swiftlet birds, which the male swiftlet made entirely out of his edible saliva. Bird nest is usually cooked with rock sugar as a dessert commonly called “bird nest soup”, for its nutritious content and flavour. Edible Bird’s Nest contains an abundant amount of 18 different amino acids, some of which cannot be manufactured by the human body and must be obtained through dietary sources. Edible Bird nests are rich...
The Ordinary Niacinamide is one of the most influential facial serums as of 2020. Niacinamide, also called nicotinamide, is a form of vitamin B-3, an essential nutrient. A B-3 deficiency can lead to disorders of the skin, kidneys, and brain. Taking niacinamide can help prevent B-3 deficiency. Vitamin B3 plays a vital role in converting the food you eat into usable energy and helps your body’s cells carry out important chemical reactions. Since it’s water-soluble, your body doesn’t store this...
Note: As of now, we have ceased to carry SKINTIFIC brand, you can still find them on Watsons or Guardian Malaysia SKINTIFIC is a beauty brand that creates smart skin care products that are accessible to everyone who would like to upgrade their skincare with pure active ingredients, and advanced technology in their formulas. So if this is you, it is time to add SKINTIFIC to your cart! We have chosen 10 of our favourite products from them that are customer favourites, check them...
Can we use Olive Oil on our skin? Olive oil, a staple in many households and a go-to oil for many when it comes to cooking. We’ve seen a growth in natural or plant ingredients being used in skincare, take for example, coconut oil. The use of olive oil in skincare isn’t something recent, in fact, it has been utilised for quite some time and been praised for its effectiveness in hydrating the skin. Olive oil is also praised to...