MY STORY
I Broke My Skin Out Trying to Fix It
Then I Started Writing
I’m not a dermatologist. I’m someone who spent years confused, frustrated, and buying the wrong things — until I started doing the actual research. This is where I share everything I’ve learned.
Why I Started an Independent Skincare Blog Nobody Asked For
CHAPTER 01 – HOW IT STARTED
The Routine That Made Everything Worse
I was 22 when I first got serious about skincare. I did what everyone does — I Googled “best skincare routine,” bought a starter kit from a brand with good packaging, and followed the steps religiously. Within two weeks, my skin was worse than it had ever been.
I added more products. A targeted serum here, a spot treatment there. I layered acids without knowing what I was doing. I asked Reddit. I asked Instagram. I got 40 different answers and tried most of them.
“The problem wasn’t that I wasn’t trying hard enough. The problem was that everyone giving advice had something to sell — and I didn’t know how to tell the difference.”
Eventually I stopped everything. Bare minimum. Water, moisturiser, SPF. And slowly, I started to actually understand what my skin needed — and what it didn’t.
CHAPTER 02 – WHY I STARTED WRITING
I couldn't Find Honest Skincare Advice Anywhere
Once I figured out the basics, I started going deeper. I read studies. I cross-referenced dermatologist interviews with ingredient databases. I learned what “non-comedogenic” actually means (and what it doesn’t). I started keeping notes.
At first it was just for me. Then a friend asked me to look at her routine, then another. Then someone suggested I start a blog. I resisted for a long time — the internet doesn’t need another skincare site. But then I realised: it actually does need one that isn’t trying to sell anything.
“The DermaDraft exists because I needed it to exist when I was confused — and I assume someone else does too.”
CHAPTER 03 – WHAT THIS SITE IS
Plain English. No Brand Deals. No Agendas.
Every article here is written the way I wish someone had explained it to me — clearly, without jargon, and without pretending there’s one right answer for everyone. I cite sources where I can. I say “I don’t know” when I don’t. I update old posts when the evidence changes.
I am not a dermatologist. I will never diagnose your skin. But I can help you understand what you’re reading, ask better questions at your next appointment, and build a routine that makes sense for you — not just for the algorithm.
WHAT I BELIEVE IN
Honesty over hype, even when the honest answer is boring
Evidence based writing with real citations
Zero sponsored content — ever
Skincare should work for every skin type & tone
Plain language — no gatekeeping the science
⚠️ Important: I am not a dermatologist or medical professional. Nothing on this site is medical advice. Please see a qualified healthcare provider for skin conditions.
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