The 5 Best Korean AHA Skincare Products in 2024 – That AHA Moment

Best Korean Alpha Hydroxy Acid AHA Skincare Products

The word acid gets a bad rap for apparent reasons. Pair it with skin, and it sounds like a terrifying combo. The truth is, it’s a match that makes for heavenly skin — but only if done right. Navigating the world of chemical exfoliators can be complicated, especially if you’ve never tried one. But they’re … Read more

The Buzz on Propolis Benefits for the Skin

Benefits of Propolis for the skin

Oh, the ever-so-trendy propolis! Also referred to as bee glue, propolis is a natural resin compound honeybees produce that provides many skincare benefits. The ingredient delivers antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties to help soothe and relieve irritated skin. It’s known as a miracle worker, which effectively repairs damaged skin and heals acne and … Read more

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence Review

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence Review

I love Korean sunscreens so much that I keep ordering what new sunscreen is getting launched. My latest victim is the Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence. Spoiler alert: I love it! Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence, in a Nutshell : Where to Buy the Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence? The No.1 Clear Filter … Read more

Sodium Benzoate and Vitamin C in Skincare

Sodium Benzoate and Vitamin C in Skincare

You might have heard rumors that sodium benzoate and Vitamin C form a carcinogen. Without careful examination, this looks like a story worthy of the front page of The New York Times! Vitamin C and sodium benzoate, a preservative, will together form benzene, which has been associated with cancer. For the ultra-scientific, benzene is associated … Read more

Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum Review

Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum Review

After noticing the warm hospitality a couple of vitamin C derivative-based serums received on my skin, I figured it was finally time to take the plunge and test out the ‘big brother’ himself. Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum was a no-brainer purchase in this category mainly for two reasons: The first was obviously due to … Read more

How to Get Rid of Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation – AKA Acne Marks

How to Get Rid of Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation – AKA Acne Marks

As if acne isn’t torture enough and a blow to our self-esteem, we’re left with pesky marks on our skin known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (or PIH for short). Can you eliminate post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and if so, what are the best ingredients and products for treating post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation? What Is Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)? So why do … Read more

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