What you’ll learn Retinol vs Retin-A: how are they different? Retinoids for anti-aging work by preventing collagen degradation and thickening the skin. The active compound that gives the anti-aging benefits is retinoic acid, or tretinoin. For this reason retinol MUST be converted into retinoic acid to be effective. This transformation occurs in the skin as […]
Have you been noticing dark spots on your face especially when you spend more time outside or post acne? If you answered yes, keep reading because in this post I’m going to share the solution to this problem. Vitamin C serums are a great addition to your skincare routine especially if you have hyperpigmentation. With […]
Table of Contents Most people tend to think that the key to achieve and maintain healthy skin is to use skincare products. I know you’re not like “most people” or you wouldn’t be reading my content… Let’s start, as usual, with the truth: Skincare+ Nutrition + Lifestyle= Healthy Youthful Skin Luisa Fanzani Tweet Using skincare […]
In this article I’m going to share the major benefits of collagen for the skin and the science behind them. By the end you’ll have all the info you need to understand why , if , and how to supplement collagen. COLLAGEN FOR THE SKIN: INTRO WHAT FOODS CONTAIN COLLAGEN? Foods naturally rich in collagen […]
Want to know the best way to exfoliate the face? Stick around! In this article I’m going to share with you some practical advice and how to choose specific products to exfoliate the skin. Why SHOULD YOU EXFOLIATE the face ? Exfoliation is the mechanical or chemical process that promotes skin cells renewal process. Your […]
For the series “skincare basics” I want to give you some advice on how to wash your face, what products to use, and what to avoid. I hate introductions… so let’s get right into it. By the way, if you prefer to watch a video , here you go. Washing your face the right way- […]
The best vitamin C serum for the face ? This post will answer this question and will also give you some practical advice that will help you make your own purchasing decisions. My goal is not to make reviews and tell you what to buy. That would mean me wanting you to follow my advice […]
People are googling whether there are side effects on using Nivea cream on the face! Come on, why would that be a problem? Nivea is just a cream. You can apply creams on all areas of your body. This got me thinking on how powerful marketing messages are. A few days ago as I was taking […]
Are you tired of dull, grey looking, and plain skin? Well, who wouldn’t be? “You look so pale , are you eating enough”? This is the first question my mom used to ask me when going back to Italy for a visit. Not anymore 🙂 Do you want to know how was I able to […]
This post will make clarity on the benefits of hyaluronic acid for the skin and help you understand what kind you should be buying. If you like to research ingredients and facts before making a purchase, you’re probably facing an overwhelming number of information. What I do when I feel overwhelmed? Absolutely nothing. I don’t […]
