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Vitamin A: Your Fountain of Youth | blog | yearnskin.co.za
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Vitamin A: Your Fountain of Youth

What is it? Retinol is a type of retinoid, made from vitamin A. Itโ€™s long been a favourite among dermatologists when addressing skin conditions such as acne, enlarged pores, wrinkles and sun damage...

ExfoliateGlycolic Acid... What Does It Do? | blog | yearnskin.co.za

Glycolic Acid... What Does It Do?

Glycolic Acid What is it? Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (or AHA) that's derived from sugar cane. Want to know a little more science behind it? "Of the AHAs, glycolic is the simplest in st...

HyperpigmentationThe hardest working skin brightener | blog | yearnskin.co.za

The hardest working skin brightener

ALPHA ARBUTIN What is it? If your main skin concerns are hyperpigmentation, discoloration, scarring, dark spots or a generally uneven skin tone, alpha arbutin may be the missing ingredient on your ...

Fad or FactFad or fact? Demystifying a few beauty myths | blog | yearnskin.co.za

Fad or fact? We demystify a few beauty myths to help you make the most of your beauty products

Once a year, at the very least, a new beauty trend comes into town and disrupts the way enthusiasts take care of their skin. Itโ€™s important to take stock of what may work for you and what could be ...

Brighten SkinVitamin C: Your wellness all-rounder | blog | yearnskin.co.za

Vitamin C: Your wellness all-rounder

What is it? We don't need to do any PR for vitamin C โ€“ this much-loved enemy of illness has clear and well-known benefits that your granny, doctor, and grocer can agree on. It's an essential nutrie...

AcneTurmeric: The oldest trick in the beauty book | YEARN SKIN

Turmeric: The oldest trick in the beauty book

What is it? There's no denying that turmeric has been having a moment in health and wellness circles.ย  Long-loved as an essential ingredient of spicy dishes, it's now finding its way into the likes...

Skincare TipsGuide on the correct way to apply your skincare products | YEARN SKIN

The definitive guide on the correct order to apply your skincare products

Have you recently invested in a skincare routine that involves more than the three-step regime previous generations used to swear by? Cleanse, tone, moisturise or the more recent update: cleanse, m...

Fad or FactIs the sun ever good for you? | blog | yearnskin.co.za

Is the sun ever good for you?

Yes it is. Youโ€™ll never look as healthy, radiant skin to match as when youโ€™re photographed bathed in sunlight. And often it's after a holiday when youโ€™ve spent more time than usual outside and in t...

Skincare TipsHow do you store your skincare products properly? | YEARN SKIN

How do you store your skincare products properly?

SHELF LIFE How do you store your skincare products properly? Werenโ€™t we all coveting those cute little beauty fridges, which became one of the coolest trends to find its way to Instagram a few ye...

Brighten SkinAllantoin - An ingredient you probably haven't met! | YEARN SKIN

Allantoin - An ingredient you probably haven't met!

We took a deep dive into the most talked about beauty buzzwords this year and what they can do to help improve your skin for a bright, even, glow. Today's spotlight... Allantoinย  ย  ALLANTOIN What ...