TommyP

I’ve not personally tried them, so I can’t attest to what they’re like, but I think the ordinary, the inkey list and minimalist all do basic arbutin serums with no niacinamide. Might be worth a go if want to trial the ingredient on its own

You might know / be doing this already, so sorry if I’m repeating things you already know

If you’re struggling with hyperpigmentation, it’s worth using multiple ingredients to target different parts of the pigmentation pathway. Eg. Alpha arbutin, kojic acid, rice soy, aha’s, retinoids etc.

I like the Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow, the Benton vitamin C serum and the Paula’s choice super antioxidant serum

Skincare: Tommy’s Tip no.5

You still need to wear sunscreen in the winter 🧴❄️

If there is light from the sun, there is radiation you need to protect your skin from

#skincare #sunscreen #wintersunscreen

Skincare: Tommy’s Tip no.4

Careful not to leave hair products, like gel, wax or pomade, on the skin

This can cause pomade acne, which is often seen around the hairline

#skincaretips #acne #skincare

A sensationalist headline is there for engagement not education

Be especially wary if they’re promoting a “safer” (more expensive) alternative or anything DIY…

Unfortunately people will use fear for clicks and to sell you products

#skincare #skincaremyths

I love these comparisons 😂

I don’t know where this myth came from but it’s so dangerous. All skin needs sun protection!

Yeah 💕 Staying hydrated is essential for health, as is good diet. But people are so often told by family members etc. to drink excessive water and wash their face an unnecessary amount. Which either won’t help or will make things worse. When really people need empathy and proper acne treatment

Totally! It exacerbates self-blame too. People feel like their acne is cause they’re doing something wrong. Which is really not helped by others saying “you should wash your face more” or “just drink more water” 😤 When really it requires proper treatment like any other inflammatory condition

Ouch, yeah best to avoid that! Low potassium is bad enough (I get it from some of my medication). Thankfully I can manage it with a supplement not a drip!

Skincare: Tommy’s Tip no.3

No, drinking more water will not ‘cure’ acne. Acne pathogenesis is far more complicated than that. You will just end up peeing more...

#skincare #skincaremyth #acne

Skincare: Tommy’s Tip no.2

If you want a more matte / less dewy finish on skin, look for silica in the ingredients list

Eg. For a body cream that’s not sticky or sunscreen that’s not too glowy

#skincaretips #smb

Would love to be added please! 💕

Skincare: Tommy’s Tips no.1

Don’t apply a facial oil before your sunscreen. It will stop the sunscreen forming an even layer and you will get patchy, ineffective protection

#skincaretips #sunscreen #faceoil

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