Babyface Blog

    Say it isn’t so. Chocolate can’t cause acne. It’s the most delicious food on the planet. How can something so good be bad for your skin?  But then… why does your face erupt in pimples every time you eat a little too much? You don’t want to believe the rumours but those pimples need to go… fast. If chocolate is the culprit then… well, let’s say you want to be really, really sure it is before giving it up.  Here’s what science says about chocolate causing acne:     Most Chocolate Is High In Sugar You need three...

    Ceramides are the Clark Kent of skincare. They work hard every day to keep your skin soft and healthy in complete anonymity. You don't even notice them lurking in your skincare products. But, when a bad skin day strikes, they rush to your rescue and save your face. Without them, you'd be lost. How are they doing it? Why are ceramides so essential for healthy and younger skin?     What Are Ceramides?   Ceramides are the mortar that keeps your skin cells glued together. These oily waxes (ceramides derives from cera, which is Latin for wax) are...

  Looking for a natural alternative to hydroquinone to lighten your dark spots?  Your derm keeps telling you hydroquinone is the gold standard for treating every type of hyperpigmentation. He’s right. No matter if you’re dealing with freckles, melasma or sun spots, nothing lightens them up faster than hydroquinone.  But what about its side effects? Claims hydroquinone causes cancer turned out to be bogus (phew!), but it’s still extremely harsh and can seriously irritate your skin.  And for those with darker skin tones, you’ve also got ochronosis to worry about. That’s what scientists call the blueish tint hydroquinone can give your darker...