Page 4 - The Science
June 01, 2023
When it comes to skincare you may know your vitamin c from your hyaluronic acid, but do you know what retinol is all about? It’s an ingredient which has earned gold star status for being a major player in tackling signs of ageing and generally promoting more youthful and radiant skin!
Retinoids is the umbrella term for retinol, retinyl palmitate and a collection of other variations, but all are derived from vitamin A. You may have heard about how retinol is used and prescribed by dermatologists ...
May 01, 2023
It’s coming to that time of the year where adding SPF into our daily body care routine is essential and sometimes we might need reminding what SPF we need, what it stands for and where to find the best moisturiser with SPF on the market. All we need now is the sunshine to pair it with!
What does SPF stand for?
It stands for Sun Protection Factor and is usually followed by a number e.g. SPF50, SPF30. It provides a measurement for how long a sun ...
April 01, 2023
It’s a buzzword that’s been making waves throughout the skin care industry for years now, but what is the skin microbiome? And why is it so important to have microbiome skin care? We’ll educate you on what this new word is all about and how, by choosing the right skin care products, you can help support your skin’s microbiome for now and the future.
What is the skin microbiome?
Our skin is made up of 1000s of good bacteria which ...
October 04, 2021
Essential oils have long been part of the beauty and home fragrance world, creating evocative, sensual and powerful blends. At TEMPLESPA we love to use essential oils in our aromatherapy relaxing and energising ranges, we believe essential oils are a brilliant tool to enhance and support our soul health.
For example, you’ve woken up and your head feels foggy and fuzzy but you need to get focused for whatever you have tasked ahead in your day. An essential oil blend with bergamot, orange ...
April 01, 2019
Why truffles are so good for you
We are all familiar with seeing truffles in food right; the luxurious oil or shavings on top of a delicious pasta dish in delightfully fancy restaurants. However mouth-wateringly good that sounds, I could go on and on about delicious dishes using truffle, I’m actually going to let you in on a little secret … it’s an even better ingredient in skincare!
Although ...