BEAUTY Minnie Isaac (She/Her) BEAUTY Minnie Isaac (She/Her)

I’m a 27 Year Old With Adult Acne. Here’s What I Wish I Knew Earlier About my Skin

Acne has been a persistent challenge since my 21st birthday, leaving me navigating a sea of skincare products and routines. From vitamin A prescriptions to ditching vitamin C and embracing niacinamide, my adult acne journey has taught me valuable lessons about skin health, treatments, and the importance of consulting a knowledgeable GP. Here’s what I wish I had known earlier.

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BEAUTY Praise Fadzai (She/Her) BEAUTY Praise Fadzai (She/Her)

What is Liquorice Root in Skincare?

The root of the liquorice plant has been used for medicinal purposes and confectionary for years, but it's also the source of a skincare game-changer.

Liquorice root extract is used in skincare as a skin brightener.

When applied topically, liquorice can do everything from being an antioxidant or anti-inflammatory to helping fade dark spots.

Its action on pigmentation disorders is due to the inhibition of the production of an enzyme [tyrosinase] essential to the production of melanin. 

It also contains liquiritin, a compound that can help with the dispersion and removal of excess melanin in the skin. In other words, not only can it help prevent the formation of new spots, it assists in the fading of existing ones as well. 

As we all know, when it comes to fading spots, hydroquinone is the gold standard ingredient however there are numerous drawbacks to the use of this product including but not limited to general irritation.

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BEAUTY Praise Fadzai (She/Her) BEAUTY Praise Fadzai (She/Her)

Science Backed, Budget Body Care by The Ordinary. Full Review, Swatches & More

The Ordinary’s new body care range offers budget-friendly solutions for common skincare concerns like body acne and hyperpigmentation. With a lightweight Salicylic Acid Body Serum, a multitasking Niacinamide Emulsion, and a hydrating Natural Moisturising Factors Lotion, this range combines science-backed ingredients at an affordable price point. Discover how these products perform in our full review, with swatches and insights from a pharmacist’s perspective.

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BEAUTY White Rabbit Social BEAUTY White Rabbit Social

Tower 28’s Best-Selling Products, Now Available at MECCA

Tower 28 has taken the beauty industry by storm with its accessible, high-quality, and skin-friendly products.

Known for prioritising sensitive skin while offering on-trend, high-performance makeup, Tower 28 has been a go-to for many international beauty enthusiasts.

The exciting news is that Australians can now get their hands on these best-selling products directly through Mecca Australia.

Here are the best sellers that help put Tower 28 on the international map.

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