Shania Dixon

What is it about this age that seems so overwhelmingly scary? I thought it was just me who noticed that the closer I was to this age, the more anxiety I started to feel. But after having many conversations with friends and hearing others on social media, I realised that actually, quite a few people felt this way too. I’m sure we are all aware we are still so young, but what is it that just makes us feel so far behind at this age? When I was younger I always assumed that, by now, I would be married, have…

I want to start this article by disclaiming a few things as I understand that skin insecurity is among the most common. Hormones and pollution are some of the many factors that affect our skin, and as a result, we cannot always control the outcome of it. We should learn what our skin needs to make sure it is healthy rather than focusing on it being flawless. In addition, we should take the time to appreciate it for what it is, and not dwell on what it is not. What is a skin barrier?             …