Cica skincare has been a-buzz in recent years in South Korea and K-Beauty. You can find it infused into serums, moisturizers, creams, and masks from various brands, either as a main or key ingredient. But why the cica-obsession?  What is Cica? Cica is derived from a medicinal herb known as centella asiatica. A savior ingredient that has been around for centuries, and prevalent in the swampy areas of India, China, Indonesia and Australia. Commonly also called gotu kola, Indian pennywort, and my personal favorite - tiger grass. Legends say that tigers would roll around on this healing herb to soothe...

Vitamin C has been hailed as one of the most reliable and effective nutrients. The most sought-after supplement when we feel the common cold coming up. Though treating Vitamin C as a one-stop cure may be taking it too far... it does have wide-ranging benefits. Most relevant for us - "How does it benefit our skin?" 🍊 Why We Love Vitamin C A powerhouse ingredient, Vitamin C is well-known and tested to help even out skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. To understand how exactly, an explanation of the origins of dull, uneven skin tone is...

  You may have heard this buzzword said time and time again when looking at skin care. It seems like there is always something new out there and it can get very confusing for the average customer. How can we possibly know what is actually going to benefit our skin and what is just a trend. So, what are peptides? What is so great about peptides? Are they worth the hype? Should this be something we add into our skin care routines?    Well, fear not! That is why I am here. Consider me your skin educator. This ingredient is...