Are you confident you are removing your makeup correctly every evening. Often in the morning shower, we’re surprised at how much foundation and eye makeup comes off, despite using cleanser the previous night. Stubborn makeup can harm the skin, causing a lacklustre complexion and even breakouts. Make sure you follow these tips from Allure to ensure […]
Are you washing your skin correctly? Some tips here, courtesy of Love to Know, about how best to cleanse your skin morning and evening – and a tip about one of our best selling cleansers… 1. Use a Gentle Cleanser Water alone won’t get rid of dead skin cells, excess oils, makeup and pollutants on […]
If you’re used to wearing heavy eye makeup, you will know full well the perils of wiping it all off at the end of the evening. Heavily pigmented mascara, stubborn eyeliner and eyeshadow that seems glued on to the skin all seem to make life very difficult during the evening cleanse. Which is why eye […]
A steamy shower is one way to warm up on cold mornings or unwind after a stressful workday, but it just isn’t good for your skin. Long, hot showers strip the skin of its natural oils and can make common problems like eczema worse. They can also increase generalized itching even in people who do […]
One of the most important factors in your skincare routine is the traditional cleanse. But for something so integral, we don’t half make a load of mistakes when doing it. From using yucky wipes to simply forgetting to do it morning and evening, when you do it right, your skin thanks you. Here are some […]
One of the basics of skincare is clean skin. Morning and evening, it’s important to have a well thought out cleansing process designed for your particular skin type. Whether it’s double cleansing, hot cloth, micellar water or a good old fashioned scrub with a flannel, there are many benefits to clean skin. Thanks to Westlake […]
According to Jenni Raincloud, micellar water is soft water that has microscopic oil molecules, called micelles, that are suspended in the water. They attract dirt, oil and makeup. Soft water is water that does not contain minerals. Hard water can actually build up on the skin and clog pores and can actually prevent products from […]
Washing your face. It’s something you’ve been doing every day for, well your whole life… But recent research shows that you might be doing it wrong. Some tips from Huff Post that shed some light in the not-so-straightforward ritual of cleansing. Break the 20 second rule. Apparently people only cleanse for 20 seconds, doesn’t seem […]
Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). AHAs are acids derived from foods, and, as it turns out a type of acid that’s safe to apply to our skin. Citric acid, for example, from citrus fruits (lemons, oranges, etc.) is an alpha hydroxy acid. Lactic acid is found in sour milk, but you may […]
Even if you don’t wear makeup, it’s very important to wash your face with a cleanser. It’s not just makeup you want to wash off. Facial cleansers remove makeup, pollutants, bacteria and unwanted debris off of our face. In addition, it’s important to recognise that properly cleansing the skin prepares your skin to absorb products […]
While cleansing skin needs to be thorough – particularly in the evening – the use of gentle ingredients is important. Gentle ingredients doesn’t necessarily mean a lacklustre job. Invest in the right cleansing product will mean nourishment and effectiveness without any long term damage to the skin. La Biosthetique Hydro-Actif Mousse Nettoyante is a cell-active […]
Double-cleansing – it’s a thing. Thanks to the 10 Step K Beauty skincare routine, double cleansing is something that we should all now be doing. It’s hard enough to wash your face once, let alone twice in one sitting. But if you want the squeakiest of squeaky-clean faces, hear me out. According to Marie Claire, […]
At this point in your life, post-teen years, it’s presumed that you wash your face every night. If you don’t, or you forget to do it, it’s probably a good idea to remind yourself why it’s a skincare must-have. Removing your make-up at night is a very important part of maintaining a clear complexion and […]
When it comes to natural ingredients, rose water is in our top five favourites. This product has been around for millennia, still popular all over the world, especially in the Middle East and India. So what is it that still makes rose water live up to the hype. According to Food NDTV, it contains lots […]
Spots, blemishes, fry patches, greasy zones – skin can have all sorts of ways of misbehaving. So when you’re dealing with a less-than-ideal complexion, there’s a lot of advice out there on how to clear your skin or get a fresh-from-the-facialist glow—whether it’s pouring money into expensive treatment programmes or eating a certain diet. But […]
While a skin care routine may sound like high maintenance, in reality, the steps for healthy skin are not only necessary, they’re easy to implement too. According to NM Breakthroughs, investing early in the health of your skin, with regular skin care, will not only better protect it from the harsh effects of winter, but […]
We can all agree that cleansing is important for the skin, but there are a few ways that you could be unintentionally ageing your skin prematurely. Here are some of the pitfalls, from Prevention. Have a look and see if you’re guilty! You think makeup removal and cleansing are the same things. Many cleansers aren’t […]
What’s the best way to cleanse hypersensitive skin? It may feel like you’re treading a very thin line with this skin type. On one hand, you’re wary of overdoing it, but on the other hand, you want to make sure your skin is well cleansed and protected. So when it comes to cleansing, it can […]
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