The human skin is a unique and complex organ that serves as a protective barrier between our body and the environment. One of the defining characteristics of the skin is its color, which is determined by a pigment called melanin. However, many factors can affect the production and distribution of melanin, leading to various skin… Continue reading Pigmentation, Dark Spots, Melasma
Category: Skin Concerns
Expert aesthetician advice, tips, and science-backed guides for managing complex skin conditions. Learn how to safely treat acne, signs of aging, pigmentation, and eczema flare-ups.
Magic of Slugging
What is SLUGGING? Slugging involves applying a THICK occlusive layer, typically a petrolatum-based product, to the skin as the final step (on top of your serums and even moisturisers) in your nighttime routine. The term "slugging" in skincare likely originates from the concept of creating a thick, slimy, or "slug-like" layer on the skin's surface… Continue reading Magic of Slugging
Favorite Skincare Product Links
Embarking on my skincare journey for over 25 years has been a profound odyssey. From battling blemishes and eczema to navigating through a sea of skincare products, I've encountered the trials of misleading promises. Do you remember the era of Sea Breeze? Ingredients like denatured alcohol, fragrance, peppermint oil, and clove leaf oil promised a… Continue reading Favorite Skincare Product Links
Peptides: A Powerhouse Ingredient for Collagen Production
Subscribe What are Peptides? Discover the incredible world of peptides and unlock the secret to radiant, youthful skin. Peptides, those tiny but powerful molecules, are the unsung heroes of skincare. With their remarkable ability to boost collagen production, improve skin firmness, and reduce the signs of aging, peptides are your skin's best friend. Say hello… Continue reading Peptides: A Powerhouse Ingredient for Collagen Production
Vitamin C: My Superhero
Subscribe Let's dive straight into one of my favorite skin care ingredients: VITAMIN C Let's look at my top 3 reasons for Vitamin C is beneficial in skincare: Inhibition of Tyrosinase: Tyrosinase is an enzyme involved in the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color. Vitamin C can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase,… Continue reading Vitamin C: My Superhero
Acne Control with High Frequency (HF) Wand
Subscribe High-frequency wands work for acne control through a process called "high-frequency therapy." They use different types of noble gases, specifically argon gas, to generate the electrical current and therapeutic effects. https://youtube.com/shorts/lzi0NuIsOJQ?si=9lUH2lumPV77sJDj Argon gas-filled electrodes glow violet or bluish when an electrical current is passed through it. Here's how it typically works: Bacterial elimination: Acne… Continue reading Acne Control with High Frequency (HF) Wand
Ultimate Nighttime Skincare Routine for Glowing Skin
Subscribe I'm Jojo, a Certified Medical Aesthetician, deeply passionate about skincare and preserving skin integrity. My journey began with my own skin challenges, which I affectionately call 'angry skin.' It was a prolonged process to discover the right ingredients that would spare me from rashes, acne, and eczema, especially around my delicate eye area. Today,… Continue reading Ultimate Nighttime Skincare Routine for Glowing Skin
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