We all will have heard of Glycolic acid but what exactly is it and when and why should you add it to your skincare routine? Here is a breakdown of the commonly used AHA that hopefully solves any questions you may have:
Use it for: Glycolic acid can resolve various skin concerns including acne, a lack of firmness, wrinkles and fine lines, a dull complexion and dryness.
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A SPF 30 moisturiser and SPF 15 foundation give SPF 45 protection
Fiction: SPF does not accumulate, your sun protection is only as strong as the highest SPF, you can’t add them up, so in this case you have SPF 30 protection. This means that only one of your morningtime products ...
If you were to ask friends or coworkers to describe their skin you are likely to hear sensitive used by many as according to studies almost 70% of people consider themselves to have sensitive skin.
What is sensitive skin?
If your skin is in need of some hydration and radiance or if you have been wanting to try some of our dry skin staples then the Totally Drenched & Quenched kit is the perfect collection for you. Once you have got your hands on some of current favourites make sure you add them to your daily routine and if you have any questions regarding the order in which to use these daily essentials then read on...
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Sunscreen may be a staple in our summer skincare regime but how many of us really understand what we are slathering on our skin? You will have been told before that sun cream should be a year round essential but to listen to that advice you need to understand what exactly sunscreen is and what it is protecting you against. We’re here to break down the basics of sun cream but if you have any burning questions around this topic, let us know!
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When shopping for moisturisers you have probably come across those marketed for daytime use and those for nighttime but is there really a difference between them? Will a night-time moisturiser be less effective during the daytime? What will your skin look like come morningtime if you sleep wearing a daytime moisturiser? If you’ve ever found yourself wondering any of these questions then you have come to the right place.
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In a world where information is at our fingertips it’s easy to find answers but not always easy to know what to believe, so we’ve rounded up some common misconceptions to clear things up once and for all! Hopefully this puts your mind at rest and let us know if you hear any myths that you’d like solved.
Skin should ...
As windows of our soul the eyes are said to often communicate more than our mouths. If you are genuinely happy it is your eyes that will give this away when they light up. It is also the place that most people will focus when chatting with someone so it is worth giving the eye area as much consideration in your skincare routine as your cheeks, forehead, chin and neck (areas we hope people aren’t staring at).
The skin on your eyelids and around ...