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Everything You Need to Know About the Wet Skincare Trend

A trending hack on TikTok, wet skincare is not a new concept, even if it’s currently getting a lot of airtime right now. The idea is simple - skincare products are applied to damp skin rather than ...

Anti-agingHyaluronic Acid: Plump Up Your Skin | blog | yearnskin.co,za

Hyaluronic Acid: Plump Up Your Skin

Hyaluronic acid is a game-changer for skin, especially when it comes to warding off the signs of ageing. From your 30s, your skin slowly starts to lose its natural moisture. This is when fine lines...

Brighten SkinKOJIC ACID: BEAUTY'S BEST KEPT SECRET | blog | yearnskin.co.za

Kojic Acid: Beauty's Best Kept Secret

What is it? When it comes to beauty ingredients, not all of them have a particularly interesting backstory, but kojic acid is intriguing to say the least. Want to know a little more science behind ...

Skincare TipsQ10: YOUR BOOST OF ENERGY | blog | yearnskin.co.za

Q10: YOUR BOOST OF ENERGY

What is Q10? First discovered in 1957, coenzyme Q10 (also known as CO Q10 or simply Q10) is now commonly known as the award-winning nutrient that keeps our bodies energised. Scientist Peter Mitchel...

HyperpigmentationAzelaic Acid: A skin breakout buster | blog | yearnskin.co.za

Azelaic Acid: A skin breakout buster

What is it? Found in the natural world in grains – think wheat, rye, and barley – azelaic acid is an increasingly popular ingredient in skincare. Want to know a little more science behind it? It’s...

All Skin TypesSqualane: Our best friend for dry skin | blog | yearnskin.co.za

Squalane: Our best friend if you have dry skin

SQUALANE What is it? Squalane became something of a beauty buzzword a few years back, and this ingredient has since lived up to the hype and become a favourite of many – and a particular friend if ...