Why bother with a toner?

Using a toner as part of your skin care routine can offer certain benefits for your complexion; using the wrong type for your skin can create problems, however. A good toner should reduce the appearance of pores and prepare the skin for moisturiser, but if you choose one that is …

Make sure you are on track for this summer’s fresh-faced trends

Of course, it is always important to look after your skin and help it to look its best, but make-up and beauty trends for Spring and Summer 2012 put the emphasis firmly on beautiful skin. For many of us, this may be easier said than done, particularly if our budgets …

2 good reasons to remove eye make-up before bedtime

While cleansing your skin in the evening is an essential part of anyone’s skincare routine, removing eye make-up can often be neglected. It is, however, very important both for health of your eyes and that of the delicate skin around them: 1. The eyelid is lined with tiny glands that …

Make masques a part of your skincare routine

Masques have come a long way since the days of those packs of brown clay that you would smear on and leave until your face looked like a patch of parched earth… Today’s masques are designed to address specific skin problems and can give your complexion a real boost. Dermalogica …

Stay fresh without irritating your skin

Sometimes it seems like all the products we use on a daily basis, whether food or cosmetics, now come with a health warning attached. You may remember the scare a few years ago, when links were made between aluminium chlorohydrate in deodorants and breast cancer in women. While there has …