Dear Macho Mom: Why is Exfoliation Important?
Last month, there was a short debate going around social media regarding exfoliation and the use of moisturizers. Popular skincare business woman who we will call VB published an article that as people in the tropical country, we should only exfoliate and not moisturize. I highly disagree because I think keeping our skin moisturized creates a protective barrier and makes our skin easier to exfoliate. Kikaysikat Says: Both are important. Exfoliation and Moisturization. But today we’ll discuss the former. Why is Exfoliation Important? As we grow older, our cells regenerate slower. Meaning the body takes more time to shed dead skin cells and generate new ones. When the older cells accumulate on the skin’s surface,…
SKINCARE ACIDS 101: Regeneration, Moisturization and Chemical Exfoliation
Do you incorporate acids into your skin care routine? I didn’t realize I’ve been incorporating acids since I started to take care of my skin. Which was, 20 years ago. There are acids that target all kinds of skincare concerns. They’re so many, that we can get confused. So, I decided to make an easy guide on skincare acids. You can use this information to check on your skincare product ingredients if they have the right acid for your skin type. – Glycolic acid: derived from sugar cane – Lactic acid: derived from milk – Mandelic acid: derived from bitter almonds – Tartaric acid: derived from grapes – Malic acid: derived from apples and…
Review: Pixi Glow Tonic Exfoliating Toner – Why This is a Must-Have in Your Skincare Routine
Brand Pixi Product Glow Tonic Price Php 1,590 250ml Where to Buy? Glamour Box! I’m so thankful to have been invited to Pixi Beauty’s Get up and Glow launch a few months ago because it was also the official launch of the best selling, most coveted, highly raved exfoliating toner. Besides skin whitening, I’m now officially obsessed on holding on to youthful wrinkle-free skin as long as I can. Scroll and read until the bottom for the full review and details! Pixi Glow Tonic I thought Pixi was just a makeup brand. I didn’t know they offer skincare too! Glow tonic with ginseng & fructose For normal to dry, dull and aging skin.…
