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 Amanda Dalbjörn on Unsplash Most of us know that the skin is made up of a combination of different layers, which all perform their own function, but you may not know what the top layer, or barrier, is and does. Simply put, the skin barrier is a watertight …
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 …
Photo by Maria Lupan on Unsplash For many people, thoughts of taking care of their skin don’t begin until they actually start to see the signs of ageing. However, as the old saying goes “prevention is better than a cure” and using targeted skincare can really lengthen the youthfulness of …
