Skin School

Freckles, or as we like to call them ‘beauty spots’ have become somewhat of a beauty phenomenon over the last few years, with many getting youthful clusters tattooed on their face or using a pencil to achieve the look. While some people are naturally born with a smattering and others are using cosmetic methods to achieve the look, many are unsure what freckles actually are and why some people are graced with them and some aren’t.

SPF season may be upon us, but skincare sleuths like us and yourself know it should be applied 365 days a year (right? 😉). If you haven’t been hitting your daily SPF quota, it’s always a good time to start. UV rays are present all year round and even penetrate cloud cover, meaning skin damage can still occur at any time and it’s important to stay protected.

Looking for a gold-standard ingredient to refresh your skincare routine? Look no further than powerhouse Vitamin C.

As we age, fine lines become increasingly noticeable, and complexions can begin to look sallow. However, incorporating skin loving and radiance boosting ingredients into your skincare routine will help keep skin in optimal health. See some of our top tips and ingredients picks below.

We’ve all been there – your eyes are drooping, your bed is calling, and surely it can’t be that bad to sleep in your makeup, right? Unfortunately – sleeping in your makeup for even just one night can cause dull and dehydrated skin, and if you’re a repeat offender then longer-term problems such as acne can arise.

Reaching menopause can be challenging for women in a number of ways. For some women, a difference in the texture and appearance of skin is noticed due to the significant hormonal changes that the body is experiencing. As oestrogen levels decline, the skin may become thinner, drier, and lose elasticity, leading to wrinkles, sagging, and age spots.

In the age of accessible skincare, ingredients that once seemed to read as something only Einstein could decipher have found their way into all of our bathroom cabinets. While it’s great that we can access such potent and active ingredients, using your face as an at home science experiment can (unsurprisingly) go wrong from time to time – leading to a compromised skin barrier.

Think back to your first at-home facial exfoliation experience - did it involve a gritty, harsh scrub that left your skin red raw after? Yep, ours too. Thankfully, for the sake of our skin barriers, the skincare industry has made massive strides and it is more commonplace to find chemical exfoliants in the place of such products. However, that doesn’t mean there’s no place left for a physical exfoliant, and this ultimately depends on your skin type, concerns, and goals.

While it might feel that that we’ve only just begrudgingly put the sandals away and had a brief thought of putting the heating on, every year the festive season arrives before we’ve even had a chance to dust off the decorations. Unfortunately, we can’t help with your go-to party look but we can give some guidance on how to get your skin prepped and looking its best ahead of December 25th.

They say eyes are the window to the soul - for us that seems reason enough to take good care of our peepers. There are many ways to improve the health and appearance of the eye area, starting from examining our everyday habits.

Radiant, glowing skin is one of the ultimate signs of strong health and vitality – in 2022’s green juice/pilates/daily vitamins era, looking the picture of health is a goal for many. 

At its most basic level, a glowing complexion with an even tone is symbolic of youthfulness and good health.

Simply put, pigmentation refers to the colouring of the skin.

Do you know your AHAs from your BHAs? Utilising Alpha Hydroxy

Freckles, or as we like to call them ‘beauty spots’ have become

Whether you are a skincare expert or novice, chances are you’ve heard

A concise guide of everything you need to know about sunspots

Among the plethora of most-loved skin-loving ingredients, Niacinamide is the un-sung hero.

Peptides are active ingredients that have become common place in skincare