Skintelligence + Skinthusiasm

When the year began, I mentioned that I am resolved to take care of my health better than I did before. That included applying sunscreens everyday even when I usually stay indoors. The OR lights also cause photo aging. 😓

I used to think that using moisturizers with SPF is enough. Plus, I have really oily skin so I did not want to use additional sunscreen because they make my face shiny. Five years ago, tiny sun spots started to appear on my face and I was only in my 20's. I tried various BB creams and lightening creams, but I was not really satisfied. The sun spots remained and even started to multiply. So last month, as part of my resolution, I started to use VMV Hypoallergenics Illuminants+ Skin Regimen followed by Armada Face & Body Shield 60 which also protects against skin darkening and melasma. Just what I needed. It's only been 3 weeks, but I can already see a lightening of my old acne scars and my skin tone's more evened out. I no longer use foundation to even out my skin tone. 😉

I wasn't paid to say these things. I'm just really happy with the results I'm having. I believe it's worth sharing. 😊

I Don't Know - Med School Parody of "Let It Go" from Frozen (University ...

This is so hilarious! Reminded me of clerkship. :)

App Appreciation: Litely

I've been putting off updating this blog for a while since I was reviewing for my written diplomate examination for General Surgery. I had it last Saturday. Thank you for the prayers and support. :) So now, while waiting for the results, I'd like to finally write something about an app I've been using for a month now. Let me just clarify, this is not a review. It's been out for a month now that there are a lot of beautifully written reviews out there already (complete with an interview with the maker himself). This is more of an appreciation post. :)

This app is Litely. It's a set of presets for editing photos. "Subtle tones. Made-well." It's designed by photographer Cole Rise. At present it's only available for iOS, I don't know if a version for Android is in the works, maybe? (Before the app version, Litely's been around for Lightroom, Aperture,  Photoshop and Camera Raw. It's similar with VSCO.) 

I love how beautifully made this app is. The design and interface looks so clean. I adore the minimal design.

Here are some of my own photos edited with Litely. :)

Subtlety is longevity. ~Cole Rise