Skincare Tips

18 Okt. 2024 Lifestyle Comment

How to Start Using Retinol for Beginners: A Complete Guide | Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER You decided you want to start a retinol, but are an absolute beginner and wondering how to best incorporate it in your routine? Or you have tried and failed a few times already due to your skin getting irritated? Let’s talk about why you want retinol in your anti aging routine and why you need to be armed with…

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09 Aug. 2024 Skincare Comment

Ultimate Pre and Post-Swimming Skincare Guide: Protect Your Skin and Hair | Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER Did you know I used to do competitive swimming back in school? Of course that was ages ago, but I still remember the struggles regarding skin and hair that came with it. This is why today I want to share my Ultimate guide for pre and post swimming skincare so you can enjoy your days by the pool without your skin…

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5 skincare routine changes you need to make now summer is here

06 Juni 2022 Skincare 1 comment

5 changes your skincare routine needs in summer | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE MOSTLY PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER A few days back temperatures reached 27 °C here in Germany, and while that didn’t last, it did tell me it was about time to think about the skincare changes you need to make to your routine come summer. They obviously differ depending on the climate you live in – we have four seasons here, but none of them are extreme,…

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15 Apr. 2022 Skincare 6 comments

Rosacea explained – skincare tips you need to know | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER April is rosacea awareness month, so I figured it would be the perfect time to share some skincare tips for rosacea prone skin. Now I don’t suffer from rosacea, so I can’t speak from experience here, but I have a friend that does and that late last year approached me asking for help building her routine. So after we dive into…

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10 Dez. 2021 Skincare 5 comments

Why you need to change your skincare in winter – Tips for all skin types | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST WERE PURCHASED BY ME OR ARE PR (GIFTED). LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER In early November, Germany was hit by the first episode of cold weather, and I immediately noticed the changes in my skin. Time to adapt my skincare for winter and the cold! But what is winter skin? It is not a medical term (the closest we have there is Xerosis), it simply describes skin that is dry, dull,…

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The benefits of silk pillowcases for skin and hair

16 Juni 2021 Skincare Comment

Are there benefits of sleeping on silk pillowcases for skin and hair? | Ask Doctor Anne

This blogpost links to a video that was a paid collaboration. The blogpost itself is not sponsored. The links used might be affiliate links. Please read disclaimer. If you read about the first haul I did this year, you might remember that I treated myself to a few silk pieces (if not, you can find it here). I had heard great things about the benefits of silk pillowcases for the skin and the hair and wanted to see for myself if the hype was real – after all good…

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The best skincare routine for teenage skin - Doctors Tips

14 Mai 2021 Skincare 4 comments

The best skincare routine for teenage skin | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: THIS BLOG POST CONTAINS GIFTED ITEMS (PR) AND USES AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE IT. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER. Although for me that was like 100 years ago, I still remember how confusing being a teenager is. So today I am here to make sure that among the many things that are confusing right now – falling in love, growing in unexpected places, figuring yourself out – that among all these confusing things, one thing is clear and easy: Picking the best skincare routine for…

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22 Jan. 2021 Skincare Comment

Can you drink your way to perfect skin? Ask Doctor Anne

Do you do New Years Resolutions? And if you do, is drinking more water among them? I bet you have heard before that drinking enough water is the key to clear and well hydrated skin. But is that really true? Can you really drink your way to perfect skin? Short answer: No. Drinking more water will make you pee more, and that’s about it. Why that is and if there is an exception to the rule? Let´s see! Disclaimer I am talking about people with normal and…

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The right order to apply your skincare in

12 Mai 2020 Skincare 2 comments

What is the right order to apply your skincare products in? | Ask Doctor Anne

One of the more frequent questions I get asked is: What is the correct order to apply my skincare products in? And the answer is an absolutely dissatisfying: „That depends!“ Just like it is in many other areas of skincare, there is not much research to help answer the question. It would be hard to design a study around that topic anyway. I mean, what does „right“ mean here? Most efficient? Least harmful? Or most pleasant experience? All three could be right for you. As always in skin…

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11 Feb. 2019 Allgemein Comment

When should I start using anti-aging products

This blog post uses affiliate links. Please read disclaimer. After I filmed the video on “How to build a basic skincare routine”, a common question I got was: When should I start using anti-aging products? Can starting too soon be harmful? Which age will be too late? As always, there is no one size fits all answer. The skincare you need is much more determined by your concerns and your lifestyle than it is by the age in your passport! Starting really early won´t damage your skin –…

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