To date, there isn’t any real evidence that aloe barbadenis (also known as widely as aloe vera) helps skin in any significant way. But before you toss out your beauty products. Learn more about this popular natural ingredient.

Many people have the common misconception that adolescents don’t need to take good care of their skin just because of their youthfulness. However, this sentiment couldn’t be further from the truth as everyone (regardless of age) needs to take good care of their skin and nourish their skin – just as everyone (regardless of age) needs to take fruits and vegetables to nourish their bodies.

Paula’s Choice Skincare stands for something simple, yet life changing: effective care with formulas that really work. Find out how Paula Begoun combines her research background with a customer-first philosophy to develop revolutionary products for all skin types & concerns.

Our oil glands produce sebum (oil), which flows through the pore lining and onto the surface of our skin. However, when the oil glands produce too much sebum, this excess oil mixes with other substances in the pore, causing the pore to clog and results in the enlargement of the pore to allow the sebum to flow onto the surface of the skin.

Signs of ageing such as wrinkles and brown spots are caused not only by ageing, but also by unprotected exposure to the sun. As a protective measure to minimise signs of ageing, it is absolutely crucial to always wear sunscreen.

The ingredients most beneficial for your skin are not stable, which means they won’t be effective if exposed to light and air, which is exactly what happens when you take the lid off a jar. There is also the issue of hygiene; dipping your fingers into a jar transfers bacteria from your hands into the product, and that causes the important ingredients to further deteriorate.

A relaxing vacation is great for escaping from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. However, the stress that comes with packing for the trip, adhering to the multiple regulations when it comes to travelling to your destination and ensuring that you look your best on your well-deserved vacation may seem overwhelming. Fret not about your skin on your travels! Here are a few top tips to help you look your best with minimal effort!

Oily skin is hard to control because it’s the result of genetically determined hormonal changes in your body, and you simply cannot control hormones topically. Hence, the first step in caring for oily skin is to take a critical look at your current skincare routine. The following tips for oily skin will help you take control of your skin so you’ll see less oil, smaller pores, and fewer breakouts.

Typically caused by sun damage, dark spots are associated with aging. Especially in our sunny island of Singapore, this may be a big problem for some people. Don’t fret! There are a range of effective dark spot faders that you can choose from. Here are some of the most common and effective:

Breakouts occur as a result of clogged pores. This can happen when overactive sebaceous glands (which are more active in men than women) produce too much sebum and clogs the hair follicle with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria which results in acne. Bacteria that builds up under the surface of the skin causes your body to naturally respond with white blood cells that leads to inflammation, worsening the acne.