How to Build a Skincare Regime- Prevent
Preventing Skin Damage When we talk about prevention in skincare, we are talking about antioxidants. By using an antioxidant serum daily, we prevent our skin becoming damaged. Antioxidants protect our skin from free radical damage. Free radicals are generated in our skin from the environment (pollution, UV rays, smoking) as well as HEV- blue light […]
How to Build a Skincare Regime- Cleanse
Why Should We Cleanse? Every skincare regime should start with cleansing. We cleanse our skin to gently remove dirt, excess oil and bacteria from our skin, preventing blocking our pores. Daily Cleansers We recommend a gentle everyday cleanser that isn’t going to strip away our skin’s barrier with no added fragrance. Our cleansers for […]
AHAs vs BHAs
What are AHAs and BHAs? AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) and BHAs (Beta Hydroxy Acids) are both types of hydroxy acids that chemically exfoliate the skin. They do this by breaking down the glue between skin cells so they can be sloughed off. AHAs and BHAs are found in exfoliating products, often for anti ageing, pigmentation […]
Ingredient Focus- Peptides
What are Peptides? Peptides are made from amino acids, the building blocks that form protein. Combining amino acids creates different peptide formations. Collagen is the skin protein responsible for structure. Peptides are used to reinforce our skins essential proteins, found mostly in anti ageing products. Types of Peptides There are hundreds of different […]
Ingredient Focus- Hyaluronic Acid
What is Hyaluronic Acid? Hyaluronic acid has become a well known skincare ingredient. No skincare regime is complete without it. Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide, a type of sugar. It is found naturally throughout our body tissues and organs. Hyaluronic acid is a humectant, this means it can hold and draw moisture. Think of it […]
Ingredient Focus- Antioxidants
What are Antioxidants? Antioxidants in skincare protect our skin from free radical damage. Free radicals are generated in our skin from the environment (pollution, UV rays, smoking) as well as HEV blue light damage from our devices! Antioxidants neutralise free radicals, preventing skin cell damage. When we talk about antioxidants, vitamin C comes to […]
Ingredient Focus- Vitamin C
What is Vitamin C in Skincare? Vitamin C is an essential nutrient. It comes from citrus fruits or can be synthetically produced in skincare. Unlike other vitamins, our body cannot produce Vitamin C, it needs to obtain it externally. It is a powerful antioxidant, needed for healthy skin. Antioxidants prevent free radical damage to our skin. […]
Ingredient Focus- Niacinamide
What is Niacinamide? Niacinamide is a type of vitamin B3, it’s easily absorbed into the outer skin layers so has many benefits for acne, ageing, sensitivity and pigmentation. Would I benefit from using Niacinamide? Niacinamide has many benefits for our skin. It is particularly good for; acne, ageing, pigmentation and sensitivity concerns […]
Ingredient Focus- Retinol
What is Retinol? Retinol is a type of Retinoid, a form of vitamin A. It’s used as an umbrella term for Vitamin A derivatives in skincare, although not all Retinoids are the same strength. Its function in our skin is to Speed up cell renewal Encourage growth and repair of skin cells […]
Dry vs Dehydrated
Do I have dry skin? During a skin consultation we find some clients may think they have dry skin however it turns out to be dehydrated. Dry skin is a skin type whilst dehydrated skin is often a temporary skin condition. Dehydrated skin is often caused by external factors such as the environment. […]
