ON THE

DOT

YOUR PERSONAL SKIN LIBRARY

Bringing you a variety of skincare articles straight from the Bombi HQ, 

On The Dot explores the struggles & triumphs of modern day skincare journeys. 

what the frog?

Meet Bombina orientalis, an ancient oriental fire-bellied toad served as our inspiration for engineering a targeted, species-specific bacteria-killing peptide to fight C. acnes while maintaining your skin microbiome balance.

Experiencing a few more breakouts is totally normal when starting a new acne treatment. These treatments cause rapid destruction of acne bacteria, resulting in inflammation and sometimes an initial "worsening" of the condition (a "purge").
Acne is confusing. No matter how much you learn, or think you already know, about it - it’s always helpful for a little refresher, so we are taking you back the blemish basics. 
As 2020 and 2021 have brought us a year filled with stressful situations, a new breed of acne adorably dubbed ‘maskne’, or acne caused by your face mask, made its introduction.

exfoliation

AHAs, BHAs and PHAs are hydroxy acids - which fall under the umbrella of chemical exfoliants. Relying on chemical reactions to loosen dead cells on the skin’s surface, they speed up the skin’s natural cell turnover rate. This gives the skin a ton of benefits: reducing clogged pores and acne; plumping up the skin, wrinkles and fine lines; lightening pigmentation and dark marks; and even hydrating your skin. 

exfoliation

AHAs, BHAs and PHAs are hydroxy acids - which fall under the umbrella of chemical exfoliants. Relying on chemical reactions to loosen dead cells on the skin’s surface, they speed up the skin’s natural cell turnover rate. This gives the skin a ton of benefits: reducing clogged pores and acne; plumping up the skin, wrinkles and fine lines; lightening pigmentation and dark marks; and even hydrating your skin. 

If you’re new to retinaldehyde (retinal) you’re probably wondering... how do I fit this into my skincare routine? What can I layer it with? Is this going to burn my face off? Worry no more, we’re spilling the tea on this powerful vitamin A derivative. 
The quiet powerhouse of skincare. When we say "Niacinamide" we get quizzical stares as people repeat back "Ni-a-what?" Let's delve into why we absolutely love this Unsung Hero of the skin care world...
The case of ‘estrogen hormone’ is a compli-cated one. Both rise and fall of estrogen levels can give you a hard blow of break outs or even worse: deep, cystic acne on your skin. Therefore, your estrogen levels should always be in perfect balance, not too high and not too low.

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