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 …
Photo by Monstera You’ve probably seen the word “milk” used in the naming of various beauty products, but do you know what it actually means? While Cleopatra was famous for her bathing in asses milk, none of the products below actually contain any dairy! Most “milks” are so-called because they …
Photo by Gabriel Gurrola on Unsplash What is retinol? Retinol is a type of vitamin that is a member of the retinoids family of vitamin A derivatives. This anti-aging ingredient is widely used and has been studied extensively. It works to minimise wrinkles, fine lines, enlarged pores, and other signs …
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 …
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 …
