How to Minimise Your Acne Scars

Acne is one of the most common facial skin conditions, affecting  up to 80% of people in the UK in their teen years, according to the NHS website. Fortunately, most people grow out of it, with just 5% of sufferers dealing with breakouts beyond the age of 25, but even …

Chamomile, not just for tea

When you think of chamomile, you tend to automatically think of the herbal tea that helps lower stress levels, regulate sleep and boosts the immune system. However, it is the soothing qualities of this plant that can also have a positive impact on our skin. Due to the anti-inflammatory and …

An Apple a Day Keeps the Dermatologist At Bay!

November is a big time in the apple harvesting calendar, with many varieties ready to pick and enjoy in crumbles, pies and other delights, but did you know that apples contain enzymes which are really good for your skin? Several of the products we sell contain some element of apple …

Ingredient Focus: Lavender

Lavender is a flower whose history goes back a long way; as far as we’re aware, lavender has been being used by humans for over 2500 years. The word lavender actually comes from the Latin word for ‘wash’ and The Romans used Lavender to scent their baths, beds, clothes and …

Chestnuts and their Beauty Benefits

There are many different breeds of chestnuts which grow natively (although perhaps the most famous of them all, the Horse Chestnut, isn’t actually a true chestnut), here in the UK and they all have beauty benefits which can be harnessed. The clever folk at Dermalogica have used various chestnut types, …