Archive for September 2024
September 29th, 2024 by Dr. Hannah Sivak
Please don’t buy the old editions of my books. We will soon have ready a version with simple, updated recipes for you to make at home. This will be the first editorial effort of my post-Skin Actives career, a more mature and realistic view of post-normal skin science! Hannah
September 25th, 2024 by Dr. Hannah Sivak
Please note that I am no longer at Skin Actives. I have no connection to the new owners. Thank you Hannah Sivak
September 7th, 2024 by Dr. Hannah Sivak
Los aceites se han convertido en objeto de exageración en la publicidad sobre el cuidado de la piel, al igual que otros ingredientes. Esto no importaría mucho si no fuera porque distintos aceites pueden tener efectos diferentes en tu piel. ¿Cómo elegir un buen aceite para tu piel?1. Pensá en nutrir tu piel y NO en las bacterias del acné.2. ¿Buscás aliviar una afección cutánea como el eccema?3. Lo que le importa a tu piel es la composición en ácidos grasos y NO lo bonito que pueda ser el nombre de la planta.4. Un aceite puede contener impurezas beneficiosas, pero algunas impurezas pueden desprender un olor fuerte. Yo prefiero usar…
September 1st, 2024 by Dr. Hannah Sivak
Oils have become an object of advertising hype in skincare, just like other ingredients. This would not matter much except that different oils can have different effects on your skin. How to choose a good oil for your skin? Think about nourishing your skin and NOT the acne bacteria. Are you looking to alleviate a skin condition like eczema? What matters to your skin is the fatty acid composition and NOT how pretty the name of the plant might be. An oil may contain some beneficial impurities, but some impurities may impart a strong odor. I prefer to use purified oils and add extras as needed. You will be using…