Category Archives: Skin Care

We spoke to  Lalita Iyer, expert cosmetic scientist and founder of Skinchemy about the best way to incorporate niacinamide into a skincare routine. But let’s dive into the basics of Niacinamide: What is it and how does it benefit the skin?  What is Niacinamide?  Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3 or nicotinamide is a water-soluble […]

We spoke to our in house certified Esthetician Joyce Waiharo to share her expertise on where to begin when building a skincare routine New to the world of skincare? Or just want to level up your skincare routine? Then you are on the right post at the right time. First things first, before diving into […]

Dehydrated skin is commonly confused with dry skin with the two terms being used interchangeably in many cases. Dry skin is a skin type, rather than a condition, characterized by reduction in sebum production from the oil producing glands in the skin. Whereas dehydrated skin basically lacks water content, but can ultimately lead to over […]

What is hydrated skin? Hydration is the process of absorbing water. Our skin needs water for elasticity and strength. Without enough hydration, the skin tends to have more prominent wrinkles, pores and look duller, in other words, you become prune-like – we joke, but here’s your cue to drink up (water).  To know more about […]

What causes large pores? Large pores are a common skin care concern caused by excessive production of oil. Hormones regulate oil levels so when production is in excess, the oil combines with dead skin cells to make the pores appear larger. Where the production of sebum is normal, it flows effortlessly out of the pores. […]

What is combination skin? Combination skin is among the four commonly known skin types, along with normal, dry, and oily skin. When you have combination skin, parts of the face tend to be oily while other parts remain dry. It actually feels like dealing with two different skin types at once.  Caring for combination skin […]

What is textured skin? Skin texture is the natural surface appearance, feel or condition of the skin. Ideally, it should be smooth, supple, and soft but sometimes it tends to become textured. The signs? Dull, rough, bumpy, patchy, dry skin.  Uneven skin texture is neither well-known nor talked about often despite being a common skin […]

What is oily skin? It’s perfectly normal to have oily skin. Oily skin is among the four commonly known skin types, along with dry, combination, and normal skin.  People with oily skin tend to have an overproduction of sebum, produced by the sebaceous glands whose primary function is to regulate oil on the skin necessary […]

What causes dark marks on the face in the first place?  Dark marks on the face, i.e hyperpigmentation in more scientific terms, form about 80% of the questions we get on skincare concerns. The primary reason for dark marks on the face is an unusually high amount of melanin (skin pigment) causing patches or spots […]

What causes dry sensitive skin? You know you have sensitive skin when your skin has a higher tendency than average to react to products. Sounds familiar? This happens when the skin barrier is weaker, making irritants penetrate your skin easily. You can have sensitive skin whether you have oily, normal, dry, or combination skin – […]