Photo by Karolina Grabowska If you were to speak to your Mum or Gran and ask what their skincare routine looked like when they were younger, it would probably be something along the lines of “washing your face and then using a face cream”. This evolved into “cleanse, tone and …
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 Min An In recent years, many skincare trends have popped up on social media, with TikTok being a particular font of information – although not all of it is accurate. For every decent bit of advice, there seems to be ten videos telling you to do something utterly …
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 Monstera Anyone with even the most basic knowledge of skincare will know that exfoliating is an important step in your skin care routine, not just for your face but your whole body. Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells that have built up on the surface …
