Can you use expired skincare products?

My dad shares three tips for determining whether you should save or toss your expired skincare products. Plus, a short review of Trader Joe's face serum.

Today’s a bit of a special day because I’m going to write about a product that played a key role in the birth of this blog! My Dad the Chemist was partially inspired by the time my dad saw me trying to compare Trader Joe’s face wash and serum—and, after taking a look at each ingredient list, he recommended the serum that I’m going to write about today.

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Review

This 10-minute AHA facial is supposed to help fight acne and improve skin tone and texture at a great price. Plus, it's got a really nice pomegranate-like color.

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% peeling solution is designed to help improve skin texture and brighten skin with four alpha-hydroxy acids (all adding up to 30% of the formula). It also contains 2% salicylic acid (the beta-hydroxy acid, or BHA) to help combat acne. Last but not least, this product is a really shocking shade of fuschia/purple, so you kind of feel like you’re spreading blood on your face. How cool is that?

What's the deal with Coppertone whipped sunscreen?

Until the other day, I'd never heard of 'whipped sunscreens' before. Is it like a luscious treat for your skin? Let's investigate.

As I was browsing the sunscreen selection at CVS the other day, the words “whipped sunscreen” caught my eye. Coppertone Defend & Care Ultra Hydrate Sunscreen Whipped Lotion SPF 50 markets itself as hydrating and water-resistant. It also contains antioxidants and delivers SPF 50 protection! Plus, the sweet and simple artwork on the packaging looks just like whipped cream. Let’s take a closer look at the ingredients, shall we?