Everything You Need to Know about pH and Skincare
The pH of skincare is a hot topic, and an issue that can have a dramatic impact on your skin.
My Routine: Fall 2015
Ah, fall. It’s a magical time of year: the days get shorter, lawns gather golden leaves, and there’s a sharp,
REVIEW: Sana Soy Milk Astaxanthin Lifting Gel
Sana is a Japanese skincare company that reminds me a lot of Hada Labo: simple, affordable, fragrance-free products focused on
Fun with DIY: Creating a Recipe from Scratch
UPDATE: The recipe below (well, a much-tweaked, greatly improved version) is now for sale at the Stratia store! Back to
SKINCARE GOAL SPOTLIGHT: Fading Acne Marks
This week, let’s take a deep look at the albatross hanging around the neck of many skincare addicts: long-term discoloration
REVIEW: Kiku-Masamune High Moist Lotion
Kiku-Masamune High Moist Lotion is a Japanese sake-based hydrating toner that I’ve heard only good things about. It took me
Fun with DIY: Moisture Barrier Serum
UPDATE: My moisture barrier creation is now for sale as Liquid Gold in the Stratia store! Back to the original
The Nerd Singularity: My Skincare Spreadsheet
I have never been a “cool” person. When I was home with the chicken pox in 5th grade, I read
REVIEW: Dr. Jart+ Premium Firming Sleeping Mask
There have been a few products in my life that I’ve thought were love at first sight. The light feel
INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT: Hydroxy Acids
A deeper look into the chemical exfoliant workhorses of our skincare toolkit, alpha and beta hydroxy acids.
Premature Raves: Dr. Jart+ Premium Firming Sleeping Mask and SNP Birds Nest Aqua Ampoule Mask
Right now, as I write this, my skin has never felt better. Like, I keep poking my cheeks at my