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Hi, babes! Emma here, and let me introduce you to Borage seed oil, which is by no means a new skincare ingredient, but is just now gaining traction in the world of skincare. Welcome to the party, Borage seed oil! Let's dive right in, shall we? We all know that finding the ideal oil for your skincare routine can occasionally seem like a real chore. Dramatic? Yes. True? Yes. Understanding what your skin can endure might at times feel like there are an infinite number of options, each with unique advantages and features. Many facial oils and serums, for instance, contain borage seed oil. What Is Borage Seed Oil? The seeds of the Borago officinalis, or more simply, a native plant of the Mediterranean, are used to make borage seed oil. Although the entire plant can be used medicinally, the oil is only produced from the seeds, hence the name. The hydrating and antioxidant oil is frequently present in moisturisers. Borage seed oil supplies the fatty acids the skin needs, but it also parti...

Hi, babes! Emma here, and let's talk cleansing balms! What are you doing if you aren't already indulging in the art of double cleansing? It's the missing puzzle piece to obtaining cleaner, smoother skin, and it all starts with investing in the appropriate cleansing balm. The following is how it works: Instead of wiping away your makeup with a wipe (which, I don't know about you, irritates my skin), you use a balm to gently dissolve your foundation, mascara, eyeshadow, and other products—just smooth it over your dry face, add a little water, and it'll melt into a creamy, milky texture that easily removes your makeup. For the rest of your routine, you'll have a completely clean base (think: your regular cream cleanser, serums, treatments, the works). And now that you're sure you need one in your regimen (sorry, makeup wipes), you're in luck: I've rounded up the four best cleansing balms that will always leave your skin feeling fresh. And, because I car...