Photo by ShotPot Acne scars can be a stubborn reminder of past battles with troublesome breakouts, affecting our confidence and self-esteem. But fret not, as the journey towards achieving smooth, blemish-free skin is within your grasp! Here, we delve into the world of acne scars and explore effective strategies to …
Photo by Kinga Howard on Unsplash We’ve all experienced those mornings when we wake up and look in the mirror only to find tired, lacklustre skin staring back at us. Whether it’s due to a lack of sleep, stress, or a busy lifestyle, looking tired can make us feel less …
Image Source In recent years, the concept of skin cycling has gained significant attention in the realm of skincare and beauty. Skin cycling refers to the natural, cyclic changes that occur within the skin over a period of time, affecting its appearance, behaviour, and overall health. This has led experts …
Photo by Yara Amaral on Unsplash The skin barrier is a crucial defence mechanism that safeguards our bodies from external threats. It is the outermost layer of our skin, known as the stratum corneum, which acts as a protective shield. The skin barrier serves multiple functions, including preventing the loss …
Image by senivpetro on Freepik Exfoliating can be beneficial for the skin as it helps to remove dead skin cells and promote cell turnover, resulting in a smoother, brighter complexion. However, over-exfoliation or using products that are too harsh can irritate the skin and cause redness, sensitivity, and even breakouts. …
Photo by Min An Considering the fact that the t-zone (the area around your nose, forehead and chin) only accounts for a relatively small area of your body, it’s one of the places that is most often mentioned when people are asked about their skincare concerns. Compared with the rest …
Photo by Sora Shimazaki Anyone who knows anything about skincare is probably well aware of the ingredient salicylic acid and the benefits it can offer your face. Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid and is well-known for reducing acne by exfoliating the skin and keeping pores clear. More and …
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. …
The media really has a lot to answer for when it comes to how we perceive what our skin should look like. Images which have been pored over by a specialist with retouching software would lead us to believe that we’re the only people on the planet whose skin isn’t …
Ever looked in the mirror after a long day at work and wished you didn’t have to apply yet more make-up for the office drinks or yet another client dinner? Us too. The thing is, the run up to Christmas is busy and demands on your time, and skin, are …
