Photo by Gemma Evans on Unsplash Antioxidants are powerful substances that play a critical role in our body’s overall health and wellbeing. They protect our cells from damage caused by free radicals, which can contribute to ageing, cancer, and other health problems. When it comes to skincare, antioxidants are essential …
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 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 Gustavo Fring For some time now, there has been a resoundingly negative attitude towards beauty products which describe themselves as “scrubs “. This is largely thanks to certain brands (which will remain nameless) who used harsh physical exfoliants such as crushed up apricot stones to exfoliate the skin. …
For many decades now, we’ve been trained to believe that “skin plus light equals bad”. This however is only true for certain types of light and, actually, LEDs provide certain wavelengths of red and near infrared light which can be extremely beneficial to the skin. Facelite is a brand we …
20th March is officially the first day of Spring and although it may still be too chilly to throw off the woolly jumpers and parade around in a summer dress, it’s definitely a good time to start bringing your skin out of hibernation. Hydration and exfoliation are the keys to …
Whether you’re a beauty guru or a relative beginner, most of us know that exfoliation is a key step in our beauty routines and an important part of keeping our skin healthy. But WHY do we need to exfoliate, and are we focusing on all of the parts which need …
You might think that achieving flawless skin, is impossible but we don’t think it is. The struggles with acne, dark circles, age spots, fine lines and wrinkles are real, but if you combine products with lifestyle changes, you can improve the appearance of your skin. We have some easy tips you …
While we don’t subscribe to the idea that you need to eat certain things to get rid of toxins in your body (that’s what your liver and kidneys are there for, you don’t need a special diet!), we do believe that the body needs to replenish certain things in order …
Something which seems to be really common with acne sufferers is that their skin is actually much better during the Spring and Summer than it is in Autumn and Winter. This is usually to do with a number of factors, such as the fact that sun exposure seems to help …
