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Are You SAD? Seasonal Depression & All There Is To Know

Are You SAD? Seasonal Depression & All There Is To Know

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Written by Huda Syyed
Are you experiencing the winter blues? Do you feel low on energy during this season? Maybe, you a...
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The Art of Slugging: Seal Your Face

The Art of Slugging: Seal Your Face

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Written by Huda Syyed
A few years ago, I came across the term 'slugging' in a skincare group. It became a viral trend ...
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The Great Skincare Debate: Is Fragrance in Your Skincare Products Okay?

The Great Skincare Debate: Is Fragrance in Your Skincare Products Okay?

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Written by Mahnoor Khan
In the skincare world, few topics are known to ignite controversy like the debate on fragrance in...
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skincare, stress, mental health

Skincare & Stress-busting: How to Take Care of Your Skin During the Apocalypse

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Written by Huda Syyed
Ever since the onset of the pandemic, many of us are digitally drained from sitting in front of a...
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An Easy Guide to Melasma 101

An Easy Guide to Melasma 101

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Written by Huda Syyed
  What is Melasma? For the longest time I’ve heard people say that melasma is a mask of pregnancy...
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Wearing Sunscreen Indoors: Fact or Fallacy?

Wearing Sunscreen Indoors: Fact or Fallacy?

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Written by Huda Syyed
A scientific skincare approach to this question Over the past few years, I’ve seen a growing divi...
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3 signs of premature aging you don’t want to miss

3 signs of premature aging you don’t want to miss

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Written by Mahnoor Khan
Our skin starts to show signs of aging around our late twenties to early thirties, which is when ...
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A guide to picking the right cleanser for your skin type

A guide to picking the right cleanser for your skin type

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Written by Mahnoor Khan
Your skincare routine has to start with a good, thorough cleanse. You should take your time to cl...
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5 skincare products you don’t need to buy to save money

5 skincare products you don’t need to buy to save money

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Written by Mahnoor Khan
If you’re a skincare enthusiast, you’re probably also guilty of impulse-buying products and hoard...
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I Tried Shaving My Face With a Tinkle Razor For Six Months and Here's What Happened

I Tried Shaving My Face With a Tinkle Razor For Six Months and Here's What Happened

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Written by Rameen Shakil
In the past 2 years, I had been hearing of loads of celebrities shaving their faces and hundreds ...
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7 skincare mistakes that are making your pores look larger

7 skincare mistakes that are making your pores look larger

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Written by Mahnoor Khan
Contrary to what many people think, our pores don’t grow bigger and smaller, nor can you make the...
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I tried oil gritting for two weeks – here’s what happened

I tried oil gritting for two weeks – here’s what happened

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Written by Mahnoor Khan
When I first came across the term ‘oil gritting’ online, I was immediately intrigued. I discovere...
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Skincare in your 20s, 30s and 40s

Skincare in your 20s, 30s and 40s

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Written by Mahnoor Khan
A good skincare regimen is one that addresses skin concerns that are unique to YOU. Your skin’s n...
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The Double Cleansing Method: What You Need to Know and All the Myths You Need to Forget

The Double Cleansing Method: What You Need to Know and All the Myths You Need to Forget

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Written by Primary Skincare
You may have heard of it, you may have not - but double cleansing is all the rage in Korean beau...
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Skincare Lessons Learnt By the Primary Girls

Skincare Lessons Learnt By the Primary Girls

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Written by Rameen Shakil
Just like your personality, your skin is different too. We tend to forget this as we look at our ...
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A Guide to Vitamin C and its Derivatives

A Guide to Vitamin C and its Derivatives

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Written by Primary Skincare
Vitamin C this, vitamin C that - if you’re a skincare junkie like us here at Primary Skin, vitami...
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Worst Skincare Advice

Worst Skincare Advice

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Written by Rameen Shakil
We've all been guilty of following bad skincare advice or hopping on the latest skincare bandwagon as soon as it goes viral. This article will help you debunk some of the most common skincare myths.
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The Best Acids to Use for Your Skin Type

The Best Acids to Use for Your Skin Type

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Written by Rameen Shakil
Do you think of the Professor in his laboratory working with scary chemicals and bubbling test t...
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Your guide to layering serums like a pro

Your guide to layering serums like a pro

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Written by Mahnoor Khan
 Are you a serum junkie? We know we are. With so many excellent formulas on the market that do ev...
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Collagen Supplements: What are they? Are they worth the hype?

Collagen Supplements: What are they? Are they worth the hype?

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Written by Primary Skincare
Maybe you’ve heard a celebrity swear by it or maybe it’s your mother's secret to everlasting yout...
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Taking Care of Your Body During the Cold, Dry Winter Season

Taking Care of Your Body During the Cold, Dry Winter Season

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Written by Rameen Shakil
Winter calls for some extra love and care. Moisturising your skin is not the only way to care for it in the winters. Find out what else you can do to get fresh, dewy skin all-year-round.
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6 beauty habits we're bringing into 2021

6 beauty habits we're bringing into 2021

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Written by Mahnoor Khan
Hurray, we made it through 2020! We’re thankful to have survived such a turbulent year, and for t...
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Skincare Ingredients to Avoid During Pregnancy

Skincare Ingredients to Avoid During Pregnancy

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Written by Rameen Shakil
Are you pregnant but don't know if your current skincare routine can harm you or your baby? Continue reading to find out which everyday skincare actives are considered to be unsafe during pregnancy!
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Say Goodbye to All Your Dandruff Problems this Winter

Say Goodbye to All Your Dandruff Problems this Winter

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Written by Rameen Shakil
Winter brings dry, dehydrated hair, along with a flaky scalp. However, there are some hassle-free ways to avoid this, and ensure maximum hair growth, even during the winters.
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Signs of Hormonal Acne and How to Treat It

Signs of Hormonal Acne and How to Treat It

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Written by Primary Skincare
As we bid farewell to our teenage years filled with drama and angst, we safely assume that pimple...
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5 common exfoliation myths debunked

5 common exfoliation myths debunked

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Written by Mahnoor Khan
Exfoliation is one of the most basic components of a skincare routine. We start exfoliating well ...
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7 Common Face Washing Mistakes You Could Be Guilty of Making

7 Common Face Washing Mistakes You Could Be Guilty of Making

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Written by Rameen Shakil
Wondering how anyone get wash their face incorrectly? You'd be surprised at these common mistakes that you might have been making your entire life!
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Everything You Need to Know About Layering Vitamin C and Niacinamide

Everything You Need to Know About Layering Vitamin C and Niacinamide

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Written by Rameen Shakil
Are vitamin C and niacinamide rivals, or can they best friends? Find out more about these powerhouse skincare ingredients that will change your life.
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Supplements for Hormonal Acne and Imbalances

Supplements for Hormonal Acne and Imbalances

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Written by Primary Skincare
Despite getting 8 hours of beauty sleep, doing yoga and exercise to relieve stress, and chugging ...
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Why Do Eyelashes Fall? Do They Grow Back?

Why Do Eyelashes Fall? Do They Grow Back?

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Written by Rameen Shakil
Losing a mere eyelash in the shower once in a while is not a big deal, but if you lose an eyelash every day, what does it mean? Do you have an underlying condition, such as thyroid? Or is stress causing your eyelashes to fall out? Click here to find out more about why eyelashes fall and what you can do about it.
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Do You Need Sunblock Indoors? Here's What Happens to Your Skin When You Spend Hours In Front of a Screen

Do You Need Sunblock Indoors? Here's What Happens to Your Skin When You Spend Hours In Front of a Screen

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Written by Rameen Shakil
Blue light from your smartphone, tablet, and laptop is damaging your skin cells, causing premature aging and hyper-pigmentation. The solution? Wearing sunblock indoors!
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Summertime skincare favourites: Products we’ve been loving this year

Summertime skincare favourites: Products we’ve been loving this year

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Written by Mahnoor Khan
It's been a long, hot summer - and it's given us cause to try out lots of great new skincare products! Here we round up our favourite skincare from summer 2020 - read on to see the top product picks from all the Primary girls!
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DIYS we actually do like – for your softest, most supple skin yet!

DIYS we actually do like – for your softest, most supple skin yet!

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Written by Mahnoor Khan
Not all DIYs are created equal - some ingredients are just best left in the pantry, unless you want to end up with inflamed, redddened, sensitized skin. With that being said, here are some all-natural ingredients that are fully Primary-approved for use on skin, and we encourage you to try out these 3 great DIY skincare recipes for your glowiest, smoothest, dewiest skin yet!
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What is the Skin Barrier? How Can We Repair It?

What is the Skin Barrier? How Can We Repair It?

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Written by Primary Skincare
Healthy skin starts with a healthy and well-hydrated skin barrier. Comprised of various lipids, it is our own little protective shield from the outside world. Learn more about your skin barrier, and how you can continuously strengthen and balance it!
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Ceramides - what are they and how do they help repair the moisture barrier?

Ceramides - what are they and how do they help repair the moisture barrier?

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Written by Mahnoor Khan
What are ceramides, and how exactly do they help repair the skin's moisture barrier? And where can you find a moisturiser that contains these little barrier-repairing molecules?
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Quarantining at home? Here’s why now is probably the best time for you to start using retinol

Quarantining at home? Here’s why now is probably the best time for you to start using retinol

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Written by Mahnoor Khan
Retinol, retinoids, retinoic acid...if you’re at all into skincare, chances are you’ve heard thes...
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