When you try new products, something happens (or at least it should). But that something is not always what you expect. It can look an awful lot like a breakout, and that can cause you to give up on your products before they’ve had a chance to work their magic.…
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One of the most common skincare issues that we’re constantly asked about is acne. Sometimes it can seem like a never-ending battle, but we promise, with the right information and guidance, you can learn to curb your breakouts and reduce the signs of a flare-up. Just remember, knowledge is power…
There’s a lot to love about summer, like rooftop bars, beach days and glowing skin. However, glowing skin can be short-lived if you don’t protect yourself against sun damage. If dry skin was your concern in the winter, warmer weather can present other skin issues like excess oil production, breakouts…
“Can I use more than one acid in my routine?” is a question we get a lot. The answer is, well, complicated, but we’re breaking it all down below. Diving deep into the depths of skin care can be pretty confusing, especially if you’re working with acids. A wrong move…
What are all the vitamins in skin care good for? We’ve created a handy guide based on skin concern for you here. Vitamins get tossed around in skin care write-ups and beauty ingredient lists all the time, and for many it can feel like you’re trying to swim through alphabet…
Make-up is worn for an average of 8- 15 hours a day for many reasons, so it’s definitely affecting your skin more than you realise. In this post, we are going to share some of the common mistakes people make when wearing and removing makeup and give you tips to…
Hyaluronic acid is one of the most incredible of skincare ingredients. Impressively it can hold up to a thousand times its weight in water meaning just one gram of hyaluronic acid has the ability to hold up to six litres of water – now that is amazing! Don’t be fooled…
Kojic acid is a naturally produced chemical derived from types of fungi. It is a relatively new ingredient when it comes to skincare after being discovered in 1989. Due to its effective skin lightening properties it is effective in treating sun damage, scars, melasma, age spots and the resulting hyperpigmentation.…
You could be forgiven for not knowing what alpha-arbutin is, after all you may never have even heard of it before, despite it considered to be one of the most advanced natural ingredients in skincare. Aqua-arbutin is a botanical based extract found in the bearberry plant. Its natural skin brightening…
Salicylic Acid: One Stop Shop For Skin Care Salicylic acid is one of the best exfoliators known to skincare. The potent ingredient is well-known for its ability to reduce acne, blackheads and whiteheads by keeping pores clear by reducing and preventing blockage. Salicylic acid is actually a natural plant hormone derived…