Mr. Skin Care Guru's Blog

     Facial Oils seem to be a trendy step in a skincare routine as of lately. They are beneficial for someone who's of a more drier skin type. Some facial oils are filled with antioxidants, fatty acids and other nutrients. However, if you're acne-prone, I wouldn't recommend facial oils even if they're suggested as "non-comedogenic" since there is still no telling if you'll still develop clogged pores from which ever formula that may be. They're meant to coat, protect & lubricate the epidermis (outer most top layer of skin), it's meant to stay & hydrate on the skin's surface with also penetrating the top surface. Leaving it silky, smooth, & soft. There are also some problematic botanical oils that can cause a reaction, something to be cautious about. As well as stay away from essential oils! They are a main culprit to adding a sensitized barrier and a pretty significant amount to a possibility of a reaction (as in a rash, redness, et...

           Toners seem to hold a traditional part of most skincare routines, plenty of people deem them as unnecessary. However, they hold an important part in my routine however. Many years ago, toners were specifically used to get the soap excess residue from cleansers left behind. Cleansers now are much more gentle though in this day & age, so that necessity is no longer in terms of its original purpose from the beginning. Toners if alcohol-free, could offer hydrating benefits after cleansing or even exfoliating benefits when combined with alpha hydroxy or beta hydroxy acids.    Many skincare experts & dermatologists think it's an unnecessary step though. However, I think it still holds a place in the skincare game though. Astringents though are normally alcohol-ridden formulas meant to control excess oil production and acne breakouts, although it can create more problems than good. Most cleansers are pH-adjusted so your skin is left ba...