Tag: skin
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What Is An AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) In Skincare?
The term AHA is popping up everywhere in the skin care world, and if you’re wondering what exactly an AHA is you’ve come to the right place. While it does literally sound like a eureka moment ‘AHA!’ it’s actually an abbreviation of Alpha Hydroxy Acid; although the results AHAs offer are definitely worth shouting about.…
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The Ordinary Regimen For Aging And Mature Skin
If you’re a big fan of Deciem products like ourselves here at Obviously Skincare, you may be wondering which products will work best for your aging or mature skin. We’ve made a skincare routine/regimen for aging and mature skin only using products by The Ordinary. The focus we had in mind is to restore hydration,…
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The 10 Best Skincare And Beauty Gadgets To Buy In 2020
If you’re a bit of a beauty fanatic like us here at OBVS. you’ll know by know that beauty and technology is not all a new concept. New gadgets are being developed for at-home use and the results can be staggering. We’ve rounded up the 10 best skincare and beauty gadgets that you should buy…
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What Is Skincare And Why Is It So Important?
It is without a doubt that most of us have heard or used the terms ‘skin care’ or ‘skincare’ in the past. Skincare is a term which covers a large range of practises to enhance and protect the skin. But what exactly is skincare, and why is it so important these days? This article is…
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Patch Testing Skincare: How To Do It The Right Way?
Patch testing is a critical procedure which everyone should be using to determine the compatibility of a skincare product with their respective skin types. By patch testing you’re minimising the possibility of damaging or irritating your skin, here’s how to do it the right way We always recommend a patch test when you use a…
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The Top 5 Luxury Skincare Brands In 2020
We all love a bit of luxury from time to time, whether this be through sporting designer garments or driving fancy cars; treating yourself every now and then is definitely a form of self care. Luxury skin care brands are on the up, but here are the top 5 most luxurious skincare brands in 2020:…
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Here’s Why You Should Avoid Activated Charcoal In Skincare Products
You find activated charcoal in everything these days; face masks, face scrubs, face cleansers, toothpastes, the list goes on. Charcoal is being used for it’s excellent ability to absorb things; in the medical field activated charcoal is used to treat poisoning. It’s this strong ability to absorb that might be damaging your skin instead of…
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Here’s Why You Should Change Your Pillowcase Every Other Day
After a long day’s work you want nothing more to get into bed and rest your head on your pillow. The ideal pillow offers good neck support and can promote a good night’s sleep. Seeing as you spend most of your night with your head resting on the pillow, it makes sense that it can…