I’ll just come right out and say it – I used to be one of those obnoxious sunscreen-shunners who thought tanned skin was a badge of honor and SPF was just for the fair-skinned folk. Vanity and youthful naivety blinded me to the truth for way too long. My sunscreen skepticism stemmed from this twisted […]
Category: Skincare
Melasma, Be Gone! My Quest for an Even, Bright Complexion
If you’ve ever dealt with melasma, I’m sure phrases like “the mask of pregnancy” or “cholasma” make you shudder. That unmistakable smattering of brown patches across the cheeks, forehead, and upper lip can feel more like a demoralizing curse than a skin condition. My melasma story began shortly after giving birth to my first child […]
“Flawsome”: How I Learned to Love My Blemish-Prone Skin
I’ll be the first to admit it – I spent most of my teens and 20s utterly consumed and haunted by my stubborn acne. While the surface-level insecurity over pimples was bad enough, it was the torrent of deeper feelings it flooded me with that really took a toll. I remember spending countless hours scrutinizing […]
From Dull to Radiant: My Journey to Rediscovering Glowing Skin
Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt utterly…blah? Like no matter how much makeup or filters you tried, your skin just seemed drained of vibrancy and life? That was me for the longest time. While I never exactly had “bad” skin, it perpetually gave off this lackluster, sallow vibe. I lost count of […]
The Anti-Aging Skincare Revolution: Peptides & Antioxidants to the Rescue
If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent way too many hours scrutinizing your face in the mirror, making a mental note of every new line and wrinkle that seems to have materialized overnight. Aging is a privilege, sure, but wow can it come for your skin without warning! I’ll admit, a few years ago the […]

