As a dedicated skincare addict, I own quite a few never-ending bottles of exfoliating acid toners that I can’t really use up fast enough. They’ve been sitting around going dusty, and I was prepared to gift them to my grandchildren one day. Enter Tracy Robey, of fanserviced-b. Tracy, a longstanding member of the online skincare…
Why Skincare Isn’t Just About Actives
I’ve seen many people online say things like “moisturisers just seal in moisture, you need actives to have real anti-aging effects”. I strongly disagree, and to back up my case I’m going to present a recent study that I think really illustrates the difference a basic product (cleanser, moisturiser, sunscreen) can make. The “actives or…
More Huge Skincare Myths, and What to Do Instead (Video)
About a year ago I made a video about 5 of the biggest skincare myths. Here’s another 5! Myth 1: When to use chemical exfoliants I’ve talked about it before here: Do I need extra sunscreen when using chemical exfoliants? Relevant studies: Kornhauser A et al., The effects of topically applied glycolic acid and salicylic acid on…
Hair frizz science: water and hydrogen bonds
I’ve had some people ask me how the Panasonic Nanoe Hairdryer prevents frizz while adding water to the hair. I tried to explain it in an Instagram post, but then I realised that I needed more diagrams and space to explain it properly, so here it is! (Note: This post isn’t sponsored, although I have…
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