Skin Diary

Best Serums for Hyperpigmentation Based on Skin Type (2025 Guide) “May dark spots ka ba, besh? Don’t worry — may serum diyan para sa’yo!” Hi mga ka-Skin Diary! 🌞 Dark spots, acne scars, sun damage — lahat ‘yan ay signs of hyperpigmentation , and I know the struggle. Yung kahit okay na ang pimples mo, naiwan naman yung peklat? Ugh, right? Don’t worry, besh. Today, I’ll share with you the best serums for hyperpigmentation — based on your skin type . Kasi hindi one-size-fits-all ang skincare. Iba-iba tayo ng needs, so let’s find the perfect match for your beautiful face. ☁️ What is Hyperpigmentation? Hyperpigmentation happens when your skin produces too much melanin , which causes: Dark spots Melasma Post-acne marks Uneven skin tone It’s common and super normal — but if you want to fade them, serums are your best bet. They contain active ingredients that target dark spots directly and speed up cell turnover. ✨ Ingredients to Look For Before we dive in, here are ...

My First Time Trying a Chemical Peel at Home – Before & After “Nakakatakot pero worth it?!” – My real experience, besh. Hi mga ka-Skin Diary! 👋🏼 This post is all about my first ever at-home chemical peel experience . Totoo ba talaga ‘yung glass skin effect after peeling? Masakit ba? Safe ba siya gawin sa bahay? At ano ang before and after results ko? If you’ve ever been curious but scared to try chemical peels, let me share my story — no filter, no sugarcoating. Let’s go! 📌 First of All, What is a Chemical Peel? A chemical peel is a treatment where you apply a chemical solution (usually acids like AHA, BHA, or TCA) to your skin to exfoliate the top layer . Ang goal nito ay tanggalin ang dull, damaged skin to reveal a smoother, clearer, and more glowing layer underneath. Marami na ngayong mild, at-home versions available — unlike the deep peels na clinic-level. I used a 30% AHA + 2% BHA solution (the red serum na viral) for my first try. 🤔 Why I Tried It To be hon...

Skincare Myths You Should Stop Believing Now Besh, hindi lahat ng chika sa TikTok ay totoo! Hi mga ka-Skin Diary! 💕 Let’s face it — sa dami ng skincare tips sa YouTube, TikTok, at tsismis from your kapitbahay, nakakalito na talaga kung ano ang totoo at ano ang kalokohan . Kaya today, it’s time to set things straight! In this post, let’s bust the most common skincare myths na baka hanggang ngayon ay pinaniniwalaan mo pa. Don’t worry, guilty din ako dati — pero change is beautiful, ‘di ba? 🧴 Myth #1: “Oily skin doesn’t need moisturizer.” Busted! This is one of the biggest lies in skincare history! Kahit oily ka, your skin still needs hydration . 🚫 Skipping moisturizer = more oil production ✅ Use water-based or gel-type moisturizers instead! Try: Celeteque Hydration Gel, Neutrogena Hydro Boost ☀️ Myth #2: “No need for sunscreen if you’re indoors.” Busted! Besh, UV rays can pass through windows. Even if naka-WFH ka or sa bahay lang, the sun still affects your skin . ✅ W...

How Hormones Affected My Skin – and What Helped Me Cope I used to think that skincare was just about the surface—cleansers, toners, serums, and maybe a few face masks here and there. But it wasn’t until my hormones decided to go rogue that I realized: skin health is deeply connected to what’s going on inside our bodies. This is my story of how hormonal imbalance messed with my skin , how it made me feel, and the changes I made—both in my routine and lifestyle—that finally helped me cope. The Breakout That Started It All It began in my early twenties. One day, I woke up with two angry cystic pimples on my chin. No big deal, I thought. Maybe I forgot to wash my face properly or overdid it with the sweets. But the next week, another one popped up. Then two more. What shocked me was how different these breakouts were— deep, painful, and persistent , mostly along my jawline and cheeks. No amount of spot treatment or pimple patches seemed to work. I was using all the “right” products,...

Morning vs. Night Skincare Routine: What’s the Real Difference? Para hindi ka na malito sa “AM or PM ba ‘to?” moments! Hi beshies! 👋🏼 If you're like me dati, super confused sa dami ng skincare steps , tapos naguguluhan ka pa kung bakit may ibang products na pang-morning lang, at yung iba pang-gabi — this blog is for you! So today, pag-uusapan natin ang difference ng morning and night skincare routine — ano ba talaga ang kailangan sa umaga, at ano ang dapat bago matulog? And why is it important to have both? Let’s go, besh! ☀️ What is a Morning Skincare Routine For? Ang goal ng morning routine is simple: PROTECT . Sa umaga, ang skin mo ay haharap sa: UV rays ☀️ Pollution 🚗 Heat and sweat 🥵 Blue light from screens 💻📱 So kailangan mo ng barrier para hindi agad ma-stress si skin. ✅ Basic Morning Skincare Steps (For Oily/Acne-Prone Skin) Gentle Cleanser Pang-alis ng oil at sweat from overnight Choose something mild (huwag harsh!) Toner (op...

Best Sunscreens for Oily Skin in the Philippines (2025 Update) Because walang glow up kung sunog ang mukha, bes! Hello mga beshies! 🌞 Let’s be real — living in the Philippines = living under intense sun exposure . Kahit pa nasa loob ka lang ng bahay or naka-commute sa FX, the UV rays are always there chika-ing your skin . Kaya kahit oily pa ang skin mo, you STILL need sunscreen . Pero gets ko, mahirap talagang humanap ng SPF na hindi greasy, hindi malagkit, at hindi magpapakinang sa mukha mo like lechon sa fiesta . Kaya today, ishare ko sa inyo ang updated list ng Best Sunscreens for Oily Skin in the Philippines (2025 Edition!) — tried, tested, and loved by Filipinas (and oily-skin beshies) like you and me! 💡 Quick Reminder: Bakit Important ang Sunscreen Kahit Oily Ka? UV rays = skin aging + dark spots + cancer . Pampawala ng acne marks ? Hindi 'yan uubra kung hindi ka nagsa-sunscreen. SPF is not optional — it’s a daily non-negotiable . So let's get into ...

How I Cleared My Acne in 30 Days – My Step-by-Step Routine Hi beshies! 🌸 Grabe, hindi ko in-expect na darating yung araw na masasabi kong “clear skin” na ako. Just a month ago, nagba-breakout ako ng bongga—halos buong forehead and cheeks ko punong-puno ng inflamed pimples, whiteheads, at maskne. I was losing confidence, lalo na kapag kailangan kong mag-zoom meetings or lalabas with friends. But now, 30 days later , iba na ang glow up! I wanted to share with you my honest skincare journey , kung paano ko talaga na-clear yung acne ko. This isn’t a sponsored post (though, manifesting soon! 😂), this is me sharing what truly worked— trial and error, patience, and the right routine. So kung ikaw din ay struggling with breakouts right now, hug muna kita . I hope my story gives you hope and maybe even a few tips you can try for yourself. My Skin Situation Before (Context muna, besh!) I have combination skin – oily sa T-zone, dry sa cheeks. Nagstart ang acne ko mga January pa lang, per...