Ana Alexandre

Pharmacy Technician & Beauty Writer

141 Articles Published

Ana is a pharmacy technician who holds a postgraduate specialization in dermocosmetics. She is a beauty writer with 10 years of experience in the skincare industry, and she's been a writer for Care to Beauty since 2016.


About Ana

As a teenager, I had sensitive skin and acne. A few years later, I developed eczema on my elbows and seborrheic dermatitis on the nose area. So, even though I was getting my degree in Pharmacy, specializing in cosmetics wasn’t on my plans, it happened as a personal necessity. Of course, eventually it turned into a passion, and I’ve now been writing about cosmetics for over 10 years and I’ve been working with them for the past 6. For me, cosmetics that live up to their promises and deliver results are what you should be looking for.


Ana’s Latest Posts

How to Double Cleanse, & Other Frequent Questions

More than a beauty trend, double cleansing is a the gold standard of makeup removal…

Viviscal for Hair Growth: What You Need to Know
Viviscal for Hair Growth: What You Need to Know

If you struggle with hair loss or hair thinning or want to promote healthier hair…

How to Find the Best Skin Supplements for You
How to Find the Best Skin Supplements for You

The skin mirrors everything that is going on inside. Therefore, when your body lacks adequate…

How to Support Hair Growth After Chemo
Hair Growth After Chemo: A How-To Guide

This is a joyful time: you’ve done your last round of chemotherapy or radiotherapy and…

Best Sunscreens for Eczema, for Kids & Adults
The Best Sunscreens for Eczema, for Kids & Adults

Managing eczema during the summer can be a bit of a trial: intense sunlight can…

Best Serums for Oily Skin: Acne, Aging, & More
The Best Serums for Oily Skin: Acne, Anti-Aging, & More

With oily skin being as common as it is, you’d think it would be easier…

How to Repair a Damaged Skin Barrier

For some years now, skincare routines have been dominated by exfoliating acids and retinoids, very…

Best Itching Relief Creams for Mosquito Bites
The Best Itching Relief Creams for Mosquito Bites

Whether you’re particularly sensitive to mosquito bites or live in an area that has a…

7 Acne Products You Can Use During Pregnancy
7 Acne Products You Can Use During Pregnancy

Dealing with acne is no easy task, and neither is dealing with most pregnancies. Dealing…

Best Niacinamide Moisturizers: Our Top 8
The Best Niacinamide Moisturizers: Our Top 8

Have you noticed how your favorite TikTok dermatologists keep saying they don’t like niacinamide serums,…

How the Best Propolis Skincare Benefits Your Skin

You’ve heard of skincare with honey and royal jelly, but have you heard about propolis…

Best SVR Skincare Products
The Best SVR Skincare Products: Our 10 Favorites

If you’re into French pharmacy–or active in the Reddit skincare community–, then SVR skincare products…