CoEnzyme Q10 – The Popular “New” Ingredient You’ve Been Using for Years

Image Source We’ve spoken many times about how the beauty industry can be subject to the same fads and fashions as any other industry, especially when it comes to the “next best” ingredients. In the mid-90’s and early noughties, it seemed that you couldn’t walk into a skincare aisle without …

These Are the Gifts Your Pregnant Friends Actually Want!

Image Source If you’ve recently had the exciting news that someone in your life is expecting a baby, there’s a good chance that you’re already thinking about what to get them as a gift to say congratulations. Obviously, there will be a lot of things that new parents will need …

Butter Yourself Up with Pure Beauty!

Photo by Sora Shimazaki from Pexels It’s that time of year where winter is kicking our butts, both physically and mentally. The cold weather and central heating are playing havoc with our skin and we need something nourishing to get us sorted. Products which are described as “butter”, such as …

Five Do’s and Don’ts of Cystic Acne Skincare

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 …

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 …