Ingredient Spotlight: Demystifying the Power of Phytic Acid

Photo by Irina Iriser on Unsplash Have you ever glanced at the ingredients list of your favourite skincare product and stumbled upon the term “phytic acid”? You’re not alone! This natural ingredient, found in nuts, seeds, and grains, often sparks curiosity. But is phytic acid a friend or foe to …

Five Cleansing Mistakes You Might be Making

The ritual of cleansing is often considered the cornerstone of an effective skincare routine. However, despite our best intentions, there are common missteps that many of us unknowingly make when it comes to purifying our faces. Today, we’re looking at five mistakes that could be hindering your path to a …

Dermalogica 101

Dermalogica is one of our most loved brands that we offer at our salon and our online store. Clients and customers occasionally ask me questions regarding this brand, so I thought I would answer a few in a handy little blog post.   Is Dermalogica Worth The Money? Dermalogica, in …

Get Prepared for Christmas

We know, we know, it’s still October. We haven’t even got past Halloween yet, but the fact remains that Christmas is on it’s way and there’s nothing wrong with being prepared. As far as we’re concerned, everything on our shelves would make an amazing gift for a skincare lover, but …

Skincare Issues – Eczema

We all know about the usual ‘skin types’, but there are certain skincare issues which fall outside of these common types and eczema is one of them. According to the British Skincare Foundation “Atopic eczema is a very common skin condition due to skin inflammation. It may start at any …