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 …

Dull Skin – Five Causes and How to Fight Them

Photo by freestocks on Unsplash Dull skin is one of the top complaints of our clients, especially once the Summer months are over and Autumn is here. It’s something that affects people no matter their age, race, gender or skin type and can be tricky to reverse if you don’t …

Serums – What They Do and Why We Love Them

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 …

Everything You Need to Know About Retinol

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 …

Skin Cycling – What It Is and How to Do It

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 …