Taking the guesswork out of skincare
“Wait, wasn’t retinol supposed to treat my acne?! Then why do I have more pimples than ever?!” If this is happening to you right now, calm down. I know you want to throw that retinol cream in the bin, but hear me out first. Retinol CAN help clear up your acne. It just needs to make […]
“Gio, what are the best skincare products to treat acne scars?” I hate this question. I don’t like to be the bearer of bad news. I know it’s devastating to get rid of acne, only to be left with raised, pitted scars all over your face. Ugh. But I can’t lie to you either and […]
Dark spots, sun spots, hyperpigmentation… call them however you like, they always spring out all of a sudden as if out of nowhere. Ugh. Sometimes, it’s inevitable. Hormones, injuries and simply growing older can make your skin go haywire and start pumping out more melanin than it needs. But other times… other times you may […]
Since Differin was demoted from prescription to OTC in the US last year, a lot of you have been asking me if it’s worth a try. Short answer: yes for acne. No for wrinkles. Long answer: read on… What Is Differin? Differin is the brand name. The active ingredient is adapalene, a new form of […]
WTH? Why are you still there?! You’ve tried everything. You’re washing your face 10 times a day and scrubbing it like there’s no tomorrow, but your acne just. Won’t. Budge. Even popping those damn pimples won’t work. For every one you kill, two more spring up. It’s a curse! Being harsh on your skin isn’t […]
Pimples love revenge. Dare give them the boot and they’ll leave a dark mark where they used to be. Ugh. It’s like you’re fixing a problem only to cause another. *sighs* FYI, this pimple revenge has a scientific name: post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (I know, it’s a mouthful!). It sounds like something horrible, doesn’t it? Good news, […]
