Image Source Most people agree that they look and feel healthy and radiant with a suntan, but the truth is that, unless it’s a sunless one, there is no such thing as a safe tan. Any natural skin darkening is an indication of sun damage and that the UV rays …
Photo by Demi Kwant on Unsplash Spring has, (dare we say it?!) FINALLY sprung – or at least, the daffodils outside of our window say that it has, and that means florals are a big theme right now. This time of year always makes us want to have more flowers …
Photo by Remy_Loz on Unsplash Getting to grips with skincare for oily skin isn’t always straightforward and there are a huge number of misconceptions out there. One such myth is that oily skin doesn’t need moisturising, but this is simply false as oily skin can suffer just as easily from …
Photo by Allef Vinicius on Unsplash While it might be wishful thinking to expect to see any sun any time soon, with the horrible weather currently bombarding the UK, here at Pure Beauty we believe that SPF should be an all-year thing. Obviously, it’s more important than even to wear …
Image Source While many people don’t want to admit it, women having facial hair is 100% normal. For some it’s a layer of peach fuzz that you can only see in bright sunlight, for others it’s a stray hair here and there. Some women suffer from a condition called ‘hirsutism’, …
Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash Acids are more popular than ever in skincare and if asked, we’re sure that most people could name a few, such as salicylic, glycolic or lactic acids. Azelaic acid is probably less well-known, but it’s equally as useful for our skin. Here’s a rundown …
Image Source There’s never been a better time to have curly hair than right now – more people than ever are embracing their curls, which in turn means that more companies than ever are creating products which are specifically made for curly locks. Since the Curly Girl method came around, …
Photo by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels There are so many beauty fads which have done the rounds in the last few years, not least of all when we all suddenly had more time for self-care than ever, during lockdown. Skincare routines from far-flung countries became the flavour of the month …
Image Source When we think about the word “acid”, something quite abrasive and potentially damaging might spring to mind, such as sulfuric acid, which is highly corrosive and dangerous to human skin. There are, however, acids which are millions of times milder, which can be a hugely beneficial addition to …
Photo by Peter Nguyen on Unsplash It is well known that eating foods that have undergone fermentation, such as yoghurt, kombucha, and kimchi, can improve gut health and increase the immune system. In recent years, the beauty world has started to add fermented extracts to specific products to improve their …