WHAT ARE BLACKHEADS ? Blackheads, medically-known as open comedones, are hair follicles or pores clogged with mixture of dead skin cells and sebum. Sebum is an oily substance naturally secreted by your skin. Blackheads occur when sebum produced by your pores is exposed to oxygen and sebum darkens during the oxidation process and creates a…
WHAT EXACTLY ARE STRETCH MARKS ? Probably, the first thing you will think of when you hear the words ‘stretch marks’ is pregnancy. Yes, pregnancy is the most common cause of stretch marks, also called ‘striae’ in medical term —usually on the belly and breasts. But do you know that stretch marks are common and can appear on anyone,…
WHAT IS NIACINAMIDE? Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3 and nicotinamide, is a skin care ingredient worthy of your attention as your skin will thank you for using it. It acts as an antioxidant which help protect the skin from UV damage and free radicals. It also improves hydration, shrinks enlarged pores, reduces blackheads, improves…
WHAT CAUSES DARK CIRCLES UNDER YOUR EYES? Dark circles are quite common and usually don’t imply a serious health concern. However, their appearance still causes a lot of stress among people especially women. Though you have taken good care of your skin and have a good and healthy complexion but with the appearance of those…
IS RICE GOOD FOR SKIN? CAN RICE WHITEN SKIN? Everyone knows that rice is the main food staple in Asian cuisine, therefore, it is affordable and easily accessible. Aside from this, rice is also a fundamental part of Asian beauty and skin care practices. Japanese and Korean women have been using rice water as skincare…
Waking up with acne staring back at you from your mirror can be rather frustrating and upsetting! Yes, this is so true since acne often forms in extremely visible places including the face, neck and the chest. Acne isn’t just unpleasant, but it can also be very uncomfortable and even painful. This is so when the…
EMULSIFIERS IN SKIN CARE, WHAT IS THE PURPOSE? Many of us know that emulsifier is an important element in creating a successful lotion or cream. Not only that. Emulsifiers are key ingredient and one of the most important formulas in cosmetic products that are so widely used throughout the cosmetics industry because of their prime…
WHAT IS ECZEMA? Eczema is one of the most common chronic skin conditions affecting infants, children and even adults. There are several types of eczema, but the most common is atopic dermatitis. Eczema can be recognized from the condition where the skin gets irritated, red, dry, bumpy, itchy, inflamed and painful. Sometimes, eczema causes the…
MELT AND POUR (MP) SOAP TODAY Soap making has grown from a hobby to a seriously trade in these recent years with new talents all the time. In fact, we can see different soap making bloggers in the internet showcasing their products, their talents, expertise, of course the ultimate goal is still with the intention to…
WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY AND AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE OIL Aromatherapy massage is a holistic therapy that treats the mind, body and soul. This holistic therapy incorporates the use of scented and diluted essential oils into a massage and by inhaling the oil through a diffuser. Apart from the body is benefiting with the direct contact with the…
