Blog — cleansing oil

Better Skin Starts with Clean Skin

December 09, 2018 • Michelle Bequette • acne • anti-pollution • cleansing • cleansing oil • cleansing wipes • comedogenic • Dermatologist • double cleanse • makeup remover • micellar water

Daily exposure to shockingly poor skincare advice via social media is a hyper-connected, occupational hazard for me. The most troubling is bad facial cleansing advice, from cider vinegar and baking soda to toothpaste. No exaggeration in the least , better and healthier skin begins with clean skin.

Oil Exfoliation: TLC for Fragile & Flaking Skin

January 04, 2018 • Michelle Bequette • cleansing oil • desquamation • dryness • Inflammation • niacinamide • oil exfoliation • retinization • retinoids • retinol

Redness, itching, tenderness, flaking, or peeling, also known as retinization, is enough to the most confident want to hide away for days. Skincare should never hurt, but anyone familiar with retinoids already knows that it can. Desquamation, or the shedding of the outer most layer of skin (stratum corneum) is a natural body process. Occurring throughout the day and mostly undetectable, this cellular turnover makes way for newer cells and improved skin texture. The entire life-cycle takes 14 to 28 days and a vital process of healthy skin. When desquamation advances too quickly, it can trigger an inflammatory response - think sunburn, rapid retinization, contact...