When you add a new serum to your skincare routine, it’s common to experience a mild tingling sensation on the face. The question arises in the mind of many people – is this tingling sensation actually normal, or is it a clear warning sign of your damaged skin barrier? In skincare terms, not all tingling […]
With the arrival of winter or the onset of dry weather, many of us face a common problem—dry and itchy skin. When the skin loses its natural moisture, not only does it feel rough, but it starts with an uncomfortable itching sensation. In medical terms, dry skin is called Xerosis and itching is called Pruritus. […]
You might be following your careful skincare routine very carefully. First apply Cleanser, then Toner, Serum, and finally Moisturizer. But suddenly you noticed that something like small white or gray droplets is accumulating on your skin. Whenever you rub with your hands, those grains fall off. This frustrating phenomenon is called Skincare Pilling in skincare […]
When you buy a new premium serum and add it to your skincare routine, you naturally have high expectations. You might be dreaming of getting clearer and smoother skin all at once. But after a few days of use, when you look in the mirror and see a small bump, redness or painful acne on […]
After washing your face with cleanser every morning and night, it’s natural to feel frustrated when you see small persistent blackheads on your nose, cheeks or snout in the mirror. Many people think that blackheads are only caused by dust and dirt, so washing your face frequently can solve this problem. But the reality is […]
The popularity of sheet masks in the skincare industry is now growing. Scrolling through social media feeds shows skincare enthusiasts and influencers using sheet masks for radiant, dewy skin. It is as aesthetic as it looks, as well as a calming step for the self-care routine. But aside from the aesthetic visual and soothing experience, […]
There is nothing more appealing in the skincare world than “instant gratification” or immediate results. And the biggest example of this instant gratification is Pore Strips. After waiting a while with an adhesive strip over the nose, when it is pulled off and the tiny plugs stuck to it are revealed—the filling is striking. But […]
The biggest debate in the skincare industry right now is natural vs. synthetic ingredients. Scrolling through the social media feed, we see various attractive slogans like “100% Organic”, “Chemical-Free”, or “Green Beauty“. But is the scientific reality really so simple? Does “Natural” mean automatically safe, and “Synthetic” or lab-created mean toxic? At Nilavy we believe […]
When scrolling through social media, we see various DIY skin brightening hacks. The common of these is to apply lemon juice directly on the skin of the face. We all have an innate trust in natural remedies. Many of us think, “what can be eaten, must be safe for the skin.” But cosmetic chemistry and […]
Collagen drinks for glowing, plump, and youthful skin are now a large global phenomenon. Scrolling through social media feeds, we see beauty influencers claiming that just by drinking a Liquid Collagen shot every day, skin elasticity will return and fine lines will disappear. But how much is the real science behind these claims and how […]