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If you wake up every morning and feel oil pooling up on your face, it’s totally understandable why you’d be annoyed. While oily skin is completely common and nothing to be ashamed of, it’s still frustrating to deal with. Especially when you’re taking a selfie and notice the shine all over your face… (you can tell people it’s highlighter, though) Because of this, it might be useful to come to grips with the origins of oily skin. Finding out what is triggering your oil glands to work overtime may help you find the best way to manage your oily skin.

Maybe you’ve been working super hard and staying up late, or maybe the dark circles under your eyes have appeared for apparently no reason. In any case, you may find that the under eye bags make you look extra tired. And while we think they can be pretty cute, we do understand the need to get rid of them. With countless online remedies, it can be tiring to sift through them to find the best ones that actually work. So once again, we’ve done the work, so you don’t have to ;) We’ve explored the best 6 ways to get rid of dark circles under your eyes. Let’s get rid of those bags!

So you actually have normal skin? Maybe you’ve been blessed by the universe (we’re not jealous… okay maybe a little bit) and you have one of those skin types that rarely goes dry or oily. While this is certainly not the most common skin type, it definitely is possible! Lucky you! Despite the fact that having normal skin is the easiest skin type to maintain, we would still recommend implementing a simple skincare routine to avoid the rise of issues in the future. So consider this routine one that prevents rather than treats.

Maybe your feelings don’t get hurt that often, but you still have that one thing that is extremely sensitive: your skin. Navigating your skincare when you have sensitive skin can be tricky. There are tons of ingredients that can inflame, irritate, and trigger your skin… yikes. While knowing which ingredients to avoid is helpful, we believe in focusing on the good things. As in, the ingredients that will soothe and soften sensitive skin to counteract or prevent any irritation. This is why we’ve come up with a list of ingredients that will benefit your sensitive skin. Look out for these in your skincare products!

So you’ve tried all the face washes and creams, but maybe you’ve realized that your acne might be triggered by certain foods. In this case, you’ll want to try to implement a holistic strategy- fighting your acne from within (the diet) and from the outside (the right skincare products).

You see the claims everywhere: “salicylic acid to eliminate oily skin”, “salicylic acid to get rid of blackheads”, “salicylic acid to cleanse your soul”. Okay… maybe not that last one. It seems as if this magical ingredient came out of nowhere, and is now being pushed by all the skincare pros. But is salicylic acid truly a skincare savior, or is this just another fading fad? We’ll reveal the truth in this article (as if the title didn’t spoil the answer…)

Have you heard of bilberries before? No? Well, you’re in for quite the treat then (literally). Similar to blueberries, bilberries are round, tiny, deliciously sweet, and absolutely jam-packed with antioxidants. In fact, bilberries contain an even higher amount of antioxidants and vitamins than their sister blueberry, which explains why they are slightly darker in color. So we’ve established that bilberries are, in fact, the superior berry. They taste delicious, they’re good for your health, but do you want to know what the best part is (in our humble opinion)? Bilberries are incredibly good for your skin. OMG, seems like they can do anything, can’t they?

Ahh… the holiday period. A great time to kick back, relax, and not have to worry about studying and exams. And while vacations are meant to be entirely stress-free, you may find that it still creeps up when you take a peek at your skin. A slight change in climate or a super long flight can be the kind of trigger that sets off a host of skincare issues. Whether you’re dealing with acne, excess oil, or blackheads, it’s all equally as frustrating. But here’s the thing: you can have a completely stress free holiday. The key here is to find the right travel-friendly skincare routine, and stick to it. This way, you’ll minimize the chances of having to worry about annoying spots or oily skin. We’ve dished out two options for really, really simple skincare routines for your travels.

So you’ve heard about this dark and mysterious ingredient years ago, when celebs and influencers started using charcoal tablets or charcoal powder to “cleanse toxins out of their system”. Huh? Fast forward a couple of months, and suddenly this ingredient is added to skincare products. Supposedly, experts are now saying it’s not just good for your gut, but also your skin! But is the ingredient actually good for skin? Is this just another fad, or is charcoal actually a necessary component of your skincare regime? Let’s dive deep into the mysterious world of charcoal to uncover the truth.

We’ve seen this happen before. You’re standing in front of a mirror, maybe a little too close, wincing at the sight of those blackheads on your nose, “ugh, they just aren’t going away!” And while blackheads are extremely common, particularly for your age group, they are also just so… unnecessary. This is why we’ve dished out six ways to reduce the blackheads on your face. Schedule these in to your next self-care sesh!