How the Humble Apple is Supercharging Skincare

Photo by Anthony Ievlev on Unsplash The phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” was first used in 1866, and in the few hundred years since then, we’ve come to appreciate just how good apples are for us. Plenty of skincare brands have also caught on to how …

Five Do’s and Don’ts of Cystic Acne Skincare

Photo by Anna Nekrashevich Cystic acne is a type of inflammatory acne that causes painful, pus-filled pimples to form deep under the skin. Acne occurs when oil and dead skin cells clog skin pores, but with cystic acne, bacteria also gets into the pores, causing swelling or inflammation. Cystic acne …

New Year, New Skincare Routine

Photo by Angela Roma Although you might find it a bit of a cliche, January is the most popular time of the year to start a new habit, be it taking up a new hobby, looking after your health and wellbeing or simply instigating a new way of doing something. …

Should You Be “Sandwiching” Your Skincare?

Photo by Teona Swift Another day, another skincare trend, courtesy of social media. This time, it’s a phenomenon called “sandwiching”, which may sound odd or complicated, but is basically a method of layering your skincare to ensure you get the best results. It’s said to have started as part of …

Kickstart Your Skincare Routine with Medik8

Photo by Miriam Alonso We all want healthy, youthful skin but the quest for a great complexion can be tricky. With so many brands on the market, it can be difficult to know which products you should be using and how often. It’s even trickier if you have sensitive skin …