On my recent trip to NY, I began to understand the invisible villain that was pollution. Cities in South East Asia have their levels of pollution as well, I find you notice it a lot sooner because the air also feels and looks dirty. When I was NY, the air was a lot dryer and although it looked a lot clearer than countries, like China or Vietnam, there was a certain weight to it. Maybe I'm just used to the crisp air of Sydney. It was through this trip, that I noticed the difference between my skin and the skin of local New Yorkers. (P.S. I know this is a sort of generalisation but there are also numerous cases that support this fact).
Read MoreProduct Review | Drunk Elephant TLC Framboos Glycolic Night Serum
Drunk Elephant really set the bar for giving the customers what they actually need and disregarding the noise of the beauty industry. They don’t care if an ingredient is natural or synthetic, as long as it is clean, safe and effective. D.E. also like to focus on pH levels and percentages of actives that are at clinical levels, ensuring the skin isn't irritated. Lastly, and I love this point, they don't add any fragrance - including natural, deeming this skincare range a great option for sensitive skin types.
Read MoreAdvice | The Exfoliation Addiction
If you didn't realise by now, my approach to skincare is all about balance and observation. Our skin is a reflection of our inner bodily functions which is also working on a supremely balanced system.
Over the years, I have learnt that result don't come over night (shock horror). So, it pains me that so many women and men want quick results when they don't even understand how long it took for the skin to become so damaged.
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