The Journal
Skincare gets confusing fast. These are the explanations we would give a friend — what ingredients actually do, what to ignore, and what works in Sri Lankan heat.
Niacinamide vs Vitamin C: Which One Does Your Skin Actually Need?
Both brighten. They do it by different routes, and one of them is far more forgiving in Sri Lankan humidity.
How to Build a Skincare Routine in Sri Lankan Humidity
Four steps, not ten. What actually survives 80% humidity and a 30°C afternoon.
Reading a Sunscreen Label: SPF, PA+++ and What Actually Matters
SPF only tells you about burning. Here is the number that tells you about ageing.
Barrier Damage: How to Tell, and How to Fix It
Stinging, flaking and sudden sensitivity are usually not a new allergy. They are over-exfoliation.
Which Serum for Dark Spots? Alpha Arbutin, Azelaic Acid and Niacinamide Compared
Three well-priced actives, three different jobs. Matching them to the cause of your pigmentation.
Snail Mucin, Centella and Heartleaf: What K-Beauty's Hero Ingredients Really Do
Behind the packaging, three of Korea's most-used ingredients have a specific and unglamorous job: repair.