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Mandelic Acid Comparison

Key difference between Mandelic Acid and other popular acne treatments: Benzoyl peroxide has attracted particular controversy due to the fact that it produces skin damaging free radicals.See below for further discussion of this particular active. ..

How Sugar Ages the Skin

We have all heard that sugar is bad for us, but did you know that a sweet tooth may lead to wrinkles? This surprising fact is down to what happens in your body when you eat sugar. To blame is a natural process known as glycation, in which the sugar i..

The lowdown on acids

Any skincare-nerd-in-training will tell you - one of the first things we all get fixated on is the need to exfoliate our skin. That is after we get over the fact you do it with acids (say what?) Chemical exfoliation is a fab thing for almost all skin..

Hyaluronic Acid: More Than Just a Cosmetic Ingredient

You may have noticed that many skincare products contain hyaluronic acid. When applied to the skin, hyaluronic can give an immediate, visible boost. HA can hold upto 1000 times its own weight in water, and because of this it makes the skin instantly ..

The Truth About Collagen And Your Skin

Stories about collagen usage in cosmetic products and cosmetic procedures are all over the news today. Whether you hear about someone getting collagen injections, or you read a list of product ingredients in a skin cream that includes it, collagen is..

8 Facts about Collagen

1. Stretch marks happen when the collagen beneath the skin's uppermost layer breaks down and stretches out. 2. The body's natural ability to repair supporting connective tissue and maintain hydration of cells diminishes after age 25. 3. By around 4..

7 Simple Ways to Reduce Acne

1) For bad acne marks, 10% mandelic acid serum can help to treat breakouts and eliminate the discoloration of skin. 2) If you suffer from monthly hormonal breakouts, reducing your alcohol and dairy intake may help. If this is not enough, try addin..

24-Karat Gold Skin Care: A Beauty Treasure or Fool’s Gold?

A beauty craze that started last year, gold skin care, has now gone mainstream. In the exclusive beauty market the use of 24-karat gold became popular amongst celebrities in 2013. In 2014, products containing gold are now being sold by numerous bran..

What is slugging?

Over the years, we have covered a few K-beauty trends. The recent one making the rounds is slugging. For a while, it was/is a favourite of Reddit forums, but now slugging is gaining traction after going viral on TikTok. Plenty of skincare trends from..

Essential Oil or Snake Oil?

Fraudulent products with questionable medicinal uses are known as snake oils. Some skeptics believe that essential oils fall into this category. Essential oils are extracted from plants and highly concentrated. Many herbs and flowers have powerful me..

Bothered by hyperpigmentation? Learn more about its causes and how to treat it

What is hyperpigmentation? Hyperpigmentation is darkening of the skin caused by an overproduction of pigment. It affects women and men of all ethnic groups, and causes some patches of the skin to appear darker than the rest. What Causes hyp..

Why Vitamin C is essential for your summer skincare regime

Vitamin C has antioxidant properties that help prevent free-radicals from breaking down collagen and can even reverse DNA damage. Damage to collagen and DNA are two significant factors in photoageing. This means that Vitamin C based skincare is fanta..

Buffered vs. Unbuffered Glycolic Acid

Many people associate glycolic acid with peels, but the truth is that it is not necessary to peel to benefit from glycolic acid, or indeed any other Alpha Hydroxy Acid. Whilst buffered acid products do not have a dramatic visible peel effect, this do..

What we learned on our skincare journey

If there is one thing we learned during the dumpster fire that was 2020 is skincare is self-care. Daily routines kept us (relatively) sane, and after a year we all just had, that is no small feat. It might be for vanity or mental health. Or you just ..

How to Use Mandelic Acid and Other Product Tips

Every order at the Ishtar shop includes a free 10 page guide to using Mandelic Acid products, helping you get the most out of your purchase. Each mandelic acid product is explained in detail to ensure your satisfaction. We also touch on other compat..

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