Photo by RDNE Stock project Skipping toner in your skincare routine might seem like a harmless time-saver, but it could be compromising your skin’s health. While cleansing removes dirt and makeup, and moisturising hydrates, toning plays a crucial role in balancing your skin’s pH, minimising pores, and preparing it to …
Photo by Sora Shimazaki The classic skincare mantra “cleanse, tone, moisturise” was conceptualised in 1968 and since then, has become one of the most well-known ways to care for your complexion. The cleanse and moisturise parts are fairly self-explanatory, but do you really know what it means to “tone”? Here, …
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 cottonbro from Pexels The beginning of a new year is often a time where people want to make a change, start something new or make a pledge to overhaul an old behaviour. New Year’s resolutions are usually started with the best intentions but don’t always make it past …
When you suffer with dry skin, it can be really difficult to find a balance between products which make your face feel really clean, removing all traces of dirt and make-up, and products which don’t dry your skin out. Typically, many cleansing products can also be quite drying, so we …
