Photo by Amanda Dalbjörn on Unsplash Most of us know that the skin is made up of a combination of different layers, which all perform their own function, but you may not know what the top layer, or barrier, is and does. Simply put, the skin barrier is a watertight …
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio The word “acid” can sound a little intimidating and can conjure up thoughts of scary chemical burns. But when used at the right concentrations, acids are actually some of the most beneficial ingredients available in skin care.There are different acids for different skin issues and they …
Image Source Nail biting is something which is incredibly common, with an estimated 30% of adults and almost half of kids succumbing to a spot of nail nibbling. While plenty of studies have been conducted around nail biting, no conclusion has ever really been asserted regarding why humans do it, …
Photo by Madjid Atmania It’s that time of year when many of us are jetting off on our holidays and for millions of us, this means travelling by plane to get to our destination. If you’re off to northern Europe, the flight time probably won’t be too bad, but if …
Photo by Breakingpic The heat is currently driving us slightly mad, and all we can think about is cooling ourselves down as efficiently as possible. Thoughts of juicy fruits and cooling cucumbers are at the forefront of our minds, and we actually stock a surprising amount of products which harness …
