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Top 3 Collagen-Boosting Ingredients: Pros & Cons

Top 3 Collagen-Boosting Ingredients: Pros & Cons

WHAT IS COLLAGEN? Collagen is the most abundant form of protein found in humans, constituting one-third of the body’s protein composition. As one...

Skin Fasting: What, Why, Who and How?

You finally put together the perfect skincare routine. Your methods seem to be working, and your skin is glowing. You thought you’d never again hav...

HOW COFFEE AFFECTS OUR SKIN

Rumor has it that your caffeine habits (or dependence, more like. It’s okay—we’re there too) could be ruining your skin. But is drinking coffee rea...

TREHALOSE: MOISTURIZER IN A CLEANSER?!

WHAT IS TREHALOSE AND WHAT DOES IT DO FOR OUR SKIN? Trehalose is a naturally occurring sugar most commonly found in dried shiitake mushroom and sea...

5 STEPS TO GET RID OF UNEVEN SKIN TEXTURE

Uneven skin texture is one of those pesky beauty concerns that's harmless but is certainly enough to spoil your mood. Unlike uneven skin tone, whic...

TYPES OF FACE BUMPS: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Bumps on the facial skin come in varying sizes, textures, shapes, and colours—and are usually harmless (except for the distress they cause you when...

BYE BYE BODY ACNE

What is Body Acne and What Causes It? Pimples, blackheads, and cysts don't only appear on the face. If you’re acne-prone due to risk factors such a...

THE BENEFITS OF USING FERULIC ACID FOR YOUR SKIN

What Is Ferulic Acid, and How Do I Use It? Ferulic acid is a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radical damage from pollution, UV light, o...

CHOOSING THE RIGHT CLEANSER FOR YOUR SKIN

“Cleansers don’t really matter—I’m just gonna wash it off anyway!” Does this sound familiar? We’re all guilty of prioritising our topical leave-on...

MASK-INDUCED ACNE (MASKNE): WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO TREAT IT

Wearing a face mask is one of the best and simplest ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, this social responsibility comes with an unfor...

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COPPER PEPTIDES

What Are Copper Peptides? Peptides are naturally occurring protein fragments made up of amino acids. Specific formations of amino acids will create...

LAYERING YOUR SKINCARE: THE DOS AND THE DON’TS

Let’s be honest: Picking and mixing your own skincare routine with products from various brands or collections is always more enticing than just se...

TOP 6 HARMFUL INGREDIENTS TO AVOID

At CLEF, we focus on skincare formulations that are safe, minimal, and clinically effective. We believe in only using simple and straightforward in...