When the weather turned colder this year, my usual basic face cream suddenly gave up on me. One week my skin was fine, the next it felt tight, dry and a bit miserable. More time indoors, heating on, cold air outside… my face didn’t love it. I tried fixing it the usual way – layering […]
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Clay masks have become one of those skincare “must-tries” — they’re all over social media promising clear, glowing skin. But if you live with rosacea, you already know your skin plays by its own rules. What feels refreshing to others can easily leave your face red, tight, or burning. That’s why many people with rosacea
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If you’ve ever heard people call propolis “bee glue,” that’s pretty much what it is. Bees make this sticky substance by mixing plant resins with beeswax and enzymes from their saliva, and they use it to seal and protect their hives. But outside the hive, propolis has gained attention for something else: its surprising effects
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Low porosity hair can be a little… complicated. It looks healthy, it shines, but it also seems like nothing really sinks in. Products tend to sit on top, water takes forever to absorb, and oils? Those can be a total gamble. Avocado oil gets a lot of love online, but if your hair tends to
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With rosacea, even gentle skincare ingredients can sometimes cause trouble. So when you come across lactic acid, an exfoliating acid often described as mild, you might wonder if it’s actually safe to use—or if it could make your skin worse. Quick answer: lactic acid is generally not recommended for rosacea. It often causes stinging, burning,
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If you’ve been dealing with stubborn flakes, itching, or irritated, oily skin—especially around your scalp, face, or chest—you’ve probably come across coal tar and salicylic acid. They’re both used to treat seborrheic dermatitis (and sometimes dandruff too), but they work in totally different ways. So which one’s better for seborrheic dermatitis? What about dandruff? Can
If you’ve got low porosity hair, you already know it doesn’t love just any product—especially oils. So when rosemary oil pops up as a supposed miracle for hair growth, it’s fair to wonder: Is it actually good for low porosity hair, or will it just sit there and cause buildup? The quick answer? It can
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Seborrheic dermatitis can be stubborn—itchy, flaky skin that seems to come and go no matter what you try. If you’ve been searching for solutions, you’ve probably come across salicylic acid. This beta hydroxy acid (BHA), derived from willow bark, is widely used in skincare for its ability to exfoliate, reduce oil buildup, and calm inflammation.
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If you have rosacea, you’re probably always on the lookout for something that can actually help. And if you already have an arnica cream or gel at home, you might be wondering—is this good for rosacea? Well, the answer isn’t that simple. Arnica can help, but only if you use the right kind. The problem
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Low porosity hair can be stubborn when it comes to moisture. Water just sits on your strands, products don’t absorb properly, and heavy oils leave your hair feeling greasy instead of hydrated. The key? Using the right oils—lightweight, fast-absorbing ones that actually sink in and nourish your hair from the inside out. But not all
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