Health benefits of volcanic ash were known by native Melanesians way back before we knew that it can be used on our skin. Volcanic ash contains sulphur which destroys bacteria. Therefore, at that time Melanesians used it to disinfect blood, oxidize harmful radicals, stimulate bile secretions & synthesize collagen to protect your skin. Imagine, they were way ahead of us at that time when it comes to skin care!

Nowadays, plenty of companies are incorporating volcanic ash on skin care products like masks, toners and exfoliators. It is because volcanic ash is rich in minerals which has antibacterial, anti-oxidant and antiseptic properties. Volcanic ash is also known as Sodium Bentonite Clay. It can be used to address different skin concerns like… read more

Are your lips dry, flaky & patchy? There may be a variety of reasons why. These may include the weather, humidity, hydration & constant wearing of lipstick. Most of the time we tend to just focus on our face & forget that our lips are also part of it. We have to take care of them too. At some point of our lives, we notice our dry lips when it's a little bit too late. They have become too dry & flaky. That is why, it is very important to always exfoliate, hydrate & nourish your lips. Doing so removes dead skin cells, leaving them plump and moisturized. read more

In the recent years, we've all seen the rise of the Korean beauty industry in the global scene. The abundance of products and brands in the market today have truly left us spoilt for choice. It is now both a good thing and tiny bit of a problem =). It's good that we have plenty of variety for the different skin care types and problems one might encounter. However, the sheer number of choices and the brands are just overpowering. Which among the many can we say are the best Korean skincare products? Let's find out. read more

Cleansing oils found their way into the beauty routines of Hollywood film stars in the 1950s. This oil-based cleanser was used to remove the heavy stage makeup used by Hollywood stars. Makeup artists found that cleansing oils effectively removed heavy makeup with ease and did not strip the skin of its natural oils. I decided to try the Missha Cleansing Oil. I wanted to try it to see how a Korean made cleansing oil would hold up to its Japanese counterparts. I wanted to find out how it was different. read more

I've always loved skin care. Having sensitive & acne-prone combination skin for most of my teen years up to now, you'd understand my obsession;). That said, I'm always on the lookout for the latest products, ingredients or trends in caring for my temperamental skin. This time though, I wanted something that could moisturize my skin, brighten my old acne scars and improve my skin's overall texture. Let me tell you about my skin's new best friend, COSRX Snail Essence! =) read more