Anyone else out there sorrier than usual that it's Monday? If you're still feeling worse for the wear after Saturday night's antics...welcome to the club. Hangovers are never fun, and just like "grown up life responsibilities", seem to get harder to handle as time goes on. I am not one to aim to get … Continue reading Banish your hangover
The expert’s guide to cleansing your face
Washing your face...simple and straightforward, right? Yes, but you may be doing more damage than you realise - I know I was. Oil cleansing, double cleansing, facial sponges, cleansing brushes - where does one even begin? There are also a multitude of products just to confuse the matter even more! After a bit of research … Continue reading The expert’s guide to cleansing your face
How to deal with hyperpigmentation
So the summer is most definitely over (collective sigh), the rain has appeared and everyone is back at work/school/college. That holiday glow is growing dimmer, while you reach for the layers and Cocoa Brown. And just to make this week even worse, what is that on your forehead, a breakout? Nope. Even worse, a splotchy, … Continue reading How to deal with hyperpigmentation
3 ways you’re giving yourself wrinkles
Wrinkles...they will catch up with all of us one day, but I'd prefer if that day was further into the future than my early thirties. There are renowned commitments to anti-ageing, like wearing sunscreen daily, cutting out cigarettes and laying off the booze; but small daily habits can contribute to folds and furrows far more … Continue reading 3 ways you’re giving yourself wrinkles
Why you should use a toner – and the best one for your skin type
Cleanse, tone and moisturise…the first and last are pretty self-explanatory, but what’s the deal with toner I hear you ask? If you believe everything you read, you may think toning is a waste of time and money, or, that it can fix every single problem you’ve ever had. Enlarged pores, breakouts, dryness and flaking, redness, hyperpigmentation … Continue reading Why you should use a toner – and the best one for your skin type
Clear skin: the 3 supplements you should be taking for acne
The essentials for spot-free skin Call it what you want: acne, spots, blemishes - no matter what type it is or how regularly or infrequently you suffer from it, not having clear skin can send your confidence plummeting. There is an endless list of things to avoid that supposedly set off a breakout, and I’ve … Continue reading Clear skin: the 3 supplements you should be taking for acne
Emergency Breakout Control
Murphy’s Law states, among other things, that just when you need it least (before a big job interview, important date or social event) your skin will breakout in a bout of acne like you’re 15 again. I don’t know about you, but unfortunately this tendency didn’t end with my teens and can present a complex … Continue reading Emergency Breakout Control
What to drink for better skin – 4 key changes to make for your prettiest skin ever
We have all heard the mantra “hydrate” when it comes to glowing skin. However that is usually as far as most of us think when it comes to drinking as a means to improve our skin. And yes, of course hydration is key - dehydrated skin not only looks older, duller and appears to have … Continue reading What to drink for better skin – 4 key changes to make for your prettiest skin ever
Beautiful Skin Basics
Clear skin, young skin, tanned skin, porcelain skin; what is it that makes for beautiful skin? The answer differs vastly depending on where in the world you ask, but one quality that is universally appreciated is healthy skin. We all tend to look (and feel) our best when our skin is healthy. It can be … Continue reading Beautiful Skin Basics
Holiday Skin
Holidays (usually) involve lower stress levels and more sleep, so they should also result in clearer, healthier skin. However, if you haven't adapted your skincare routine to the warmer climate, it can go the other way instead...
