Blogs

Weet jij hoe je een masker het beste aanbrengt?

Do you know the best way to apply a mask?

Apply a mask to your face and doze off in the bath for twenty minutes with the bathroom door locked. Is there anything more wonderful than such a little moment...

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Salicylzuur, top voor je huid en acné

Salicylic acid, great for your skin and acne

We’ve all experienced it at one time or another, dull skin with blemishes and blackheads getting in the way of that healthy glow we all long for. Today I am...

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Weer last van acné? Je bent niet alleen!

Suffering from acne again? You are not alone!

Acne as a teenager, it's like it's part of puberty. But if you are suddenly confronted with acne as an adult, you usually don't feel good about it. Whether you...

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Waarom je best heel het jaar door zonnebrandcrème smeert

Why it's best to apply sunscreen all year round

Smear, smear, smear … we all know that unprotected sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer. But did you know that these blissful warm rays also age our skin?...

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Waarom gezichtsolie je verzorgingsritueel naar een hoger niveau tilt

Why facial oil takes your skincare routine to the next level

Facial oils have been trending in skincareland for a while now. A lot of SELF-lovers asked us when we would finally launch such an oil. Yet we didn’t jump on...

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Bakuchiol in skincare, een nieuw wonderingrediënt

Bakuchiol in skincare, a new miracle ingredient

In addition to our five main ingredients, we are continuously looking for the best and gentlest ingredients with scientifically proven efficacy. The newest ingredient on our radar? The powerhouse Bakuchiol!...

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Last van een droge winterhuid? Zo pak je dat aan: SELF to the rescue!

Do you suffer from dry winter skin? This is how you go about it: SELF to the rescue!

During winter your skin needs extra protection. The dry outside air and cold temperatures push your skin to the limit. They deplete moisture reserves and damage the protective skin barrier,...

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Huidverzorging kiezen in functie van je leeftijd? Niet doen!

Choosing skin care based on your age? Do not!

Have you also gone through your bathroom cabinets with a coarse brush during this period? I notice that many friends are busy with the big spring cleaning. Hundreds of euros...

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4 mythes over de vette huid doorprikt

4 myths about oily skin debunked

A shiny T-zone, pimples that pop up at every opportunity, unsightly black dots on your nose and chin... Oily skin can be very annoying. It's not just teenagers who suffer...

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Start to sponge: waarom een konjac spons een vaste plek in de badkamer verdient

Start to Sponge: reasons why the konjac sponge deserves a spot in your bathroom

If you are in love with vegan and sustainable beauty, the konjac sponge will become your favorite beauty item. Never heard of this miracle sponge? I provide you with 5...

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Last van gebarsten lippen? Zo pak je ze aan

How to get rid of chapped lips

Suffering from chapped lips? Winter is a hard time for every skin type. The outdoor air combined with the indoor heat can dehydrate our skin and cause lips to crack,...

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De dubbele werking van dagcrème: 1x smeren, 2 x profiteren!

The double effect of day cream: apply once, benefit twice!

Hey you! Brrr! Do you also have to get used to that chilly autumn weather? Me too! And your skin also has to endure the cold, dry air. You can...

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Waarom ik geen fan ben van een strakgetrokken gelaat

Why I'm not a fan of a straightened face

What do you see when you look in the mirror in the morning? The sparkling look in your eyes? The fine laugh lines that add fun to your life? Or...

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Huidverzorging: less is more!

Skincare: less is more!

I am always curious about how women take care of their skin. Call it professional malpractice. I am often shocked by the enormous amount of jars, tubes and sprays that...

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Waarom ‘maskeren’ een must is tijdens het najaar

Why 'masking' is a must during the fall

Fresh air, thick sweaters, dark evenings... That wonderful late summer weather is now really over. And even though I like long evenings with candlelight and lots of fun, I always...

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Hoe verzorg ik mijn vette huid?

How do I take care of my oily skin?

In my twenties I suddenly started to suffer from acne. Just when I was ready for 'adult' life, I walked around with an adolescent face. Believe me, fun was different....

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Waarom verzorgingsmerken combineren niet werkt

Why combining care brands doesn't work

Ik krijg vaak de vraag of ik altijd zo begaan was met mijn huid. Eerlijk? Niet echt. Ook ik ben meermaals met een gezicht vol make-up onder de wol gekropen…...

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Dagcrème vs. nachtcrème: is er een verschil?

Day cream vs. night cream: what’s the difference?

Is there a difference between day and night creams? According to several online sources night cream is an unnecessary product because the differences in texture and ingredients are minimal. Our...

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Huidverzorging: kies je dit in functie van je leeftijd?

Skin care: do you choose this based on your age?

I'm often asked: “Should I choose my skin care based on my age?” Many commercial brands proclaim that you should combat premature aging and that it is best to choose...

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Hoe verzorg je de gemengde huid?

How to care for a combination skin

Do you know your skin type? It’s a difficult question to answer as there are up to five types of skin: ranging from dry, normal, fatty to sensitive or combination....

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Onze SELF facial routine: simpel en effectief

Our SELF facial routine: simple and effective

Most women have a bathroom cabinet filled with products, a cabinet you can barely close. There are just so many products on the market at the moment and finding the...

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Stralend terug naar school: verzorging voor de jonge huid

Back to school with a glow: caring for the youthful skin

That time is here again: the Summer vacation has run its course for many children. After two months of blissful vacation all these children are expected back in class. It...

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HELP! PIGMENTVLEKKEN!

HELP! PIGMENT STAINS!

With summer approaching, questions about pigment spots are never far away! What are pigment spots? What can you do about it? How can you soften them? Can they really leave?...

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Wat is het verschil tussen een dag - en nachtcrème?

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SELF DAY AND NIGHTCREAM?

A question I get A LOT: what is the difference between the day and night cream? Why do you have to use a separate cream? Is there any difference at...

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