Sometimes it can feel frustrating that our skin isn’t doing “what it’s supposed to” and requires so much intervention. Why do I have to wash my face twice or more a day? Why is it so finicky that I have to use specific man-made products and water-filters in a specific...
After months of seclusion with only the blue light from our computer screens filling the room, most of us are probably feeling a little ‘vampy’ right now. Start with a pale face, sunken eyes, and a cozy blanket turned cape, and you have a starter kit for a vampire costume!...
In recent years, sunscreen has stolen the spotlight as the absolute most important item in your skincare arsenal. Sun exposure is the number one cause of skin aging and damage, and we know that sunscreen is no longer just for the beach. Despite its growing popularity and a number of...
Toners aren’t what they used to be! Gone are the days of astringent harsh toners that smell as harsh as they feel on your skin. Today, they’re a staple in skincare routines and they’re not just for treating hormonal acne. Finding the right toner that meshes with your skin type,...
You know when you see someone and just think wow - they are glowing. They look like they drink 3 gallons of water a day, use SPF 50 24/7, have never squinted or furrowed their eyebrows in their life, and somehow have poreless skin. That’s the look we’re all trying...
There are a lot of annoyances and aggravations when it comes to face masks. Too big, and they slip right off. Too small and your ears are aching! Remember that cute pastel outfit you had planned? Well, now imagine it with your run of the mill black paper face mask....
Let’s be honest - there are some things best left in 2020. Like, a lot actually! 2020 stink stank stunk in so many ways but I have to give it credit, every month was different. Sure, we were stuck inside for the majority of it, but there was a lot...
At Skincare by Alana, we’re all about digging into the ingredients lists of skincare products and uncovering the most natural and effective ingredients that you can use at home or search for when shopping. One that we’ve seen popping up throughout the years is clay! Clay has been around for...
Sometimes you can feel them coming, sometimes they sneak up from you, but no matter how or when they show up, they’re sure to bother you all day. We’re talking about stubborn pimples! Nothing is more frustrating than waking up in the morning and seeing a new pimple, especially after...
It’s always gut-wrenching when you check the hairbrush and see all the hair that came loose, or worse yet, checking the drain after a long shower. So many of us are paranoid about our hair thinning and falling out, but worrying only makes it worse! It’s normal to lose anywhere...
