If you don’t use a toner, you should do. A toner added to your skin care routine can do great things to your skin and might be the missing ingredient that your skin needs. A toner has many benefits, which makes it so essential to skin care. But strangely, it’s often overlooked in bathroom cabinets […]
We’re strict on our moisturisers and, asides from ampoules, spritzes and serums, they fall into two groups – day creams and night creams. Day creams are protectants which get the skin ready to face a day of pollutants, grease, stress, bacteria and time spent indoors and outdoors. So with such a big role to play, […]
For some, lip balm is a matter of life and death. Open up their handbag and there’s an assortment of pots and tubes of the stuff. For others, going nude on the lip is second nature – although there might be a quick application of lip salve in winter. Wherever you stand on lip balm, […]
According to Vivant Skincare, because the eye area is so delicate and easily damaged, using eye cream, avoiding the sun and not smoking are some of the most important things women can do to avoid looking older. Many experts question the importance of eye cream and speculate that it isn’t necessary as a separate step […]
Skincare has benefited from roses for a very long time. Whether as a perfume, cleanser, toner or treatment – rose water is a wonderful product to have close to hand. Here, we look at the many benefits – courtesy of BeautyandTips.com – of this wonderful ingredient. 1) USE ROSE WATER TO PREVENT OR REDUCE EYE […]
Looking after sensitive skin can be so tricky. However, once you know the basics, you can adopt a few tricks to keep your skin calm and blemish-free. Here’s some tips from Marie Claire as well as a product recommendation from us, which is popular amongst our sensitive-skinned sisters. Remove makeup before you cleanse It’s more […]
While we bang on about the importance of looking after your skin as you age, it’s so important to start a good skincare regime as early as possible. And there’s no greater time than in your teenage years. The teens is the time when skin is in flux. With hormones in overdrive and influencing the […]
Should I use a toner? If you don’t use a toner, you should do. A toner added to your skin care routine can do great things to your skin and might be the missing ingredient that your skin needs. A toner has many benefits, which makes it so essential to skin care. But strangely, it’s […]
Have you noticed the slow march of time creep across your face every time you look in the mirror? If you’re over the age of 30, you’ll notice the loss of definition in the skin, opened pores, fine lines around the eyes, crows feet… These are all the start of ageing. No, we don’t like […]
Concealer has come a long way since we were teenagers. Back then we used thick creams that oozed out of tubes bought from our local drugstore. They were almost always the wrong shade, a bit too dark or five shades too light – and of course, they were used zealously to cover a multitude of […]
Raspberry seed oil is an incredible ingredient for the skin. It offers anti-aging benefits of improving skin elasticity, suppleness and flexibility, while softening and smoothing the look of wrinkles, fine lines and sagging skin. Often used in cosmetic products for its hydrating, antioxidant and lipid-barrier-forming characteristics, raspberry seed oil makes a lovely addition to facial formulations […]
How do you apply foundation in the best way possible? Use these simple tips a la Marie Claire to get the best results Step 1: Remove Makeup and Cleanse Treat the skin with a cotton pad and a cleansing water, which can be used as both a makeup remover and a way to prep the […]
We’ve all heard of jojoba oil – it was a firm favourite of the Body Shop in the 80s and 90s…but we’re not completely sure what it does. In fact, jojoba oil is god’s gift to the skin, with loads of uses, and completely natural. Here’s draxe.com to tell us more… 1. Moisturises Skin Our […]
Can honey benefit our skin? It seems like this ancient ingredient has been used for millennia as a beauty product to care and nourish the skin on our bodies. Honey has powerful benefits for our skin. For instance, raw honey can help unclog pores while simultaneously delivering moisture to parched skin. If you’re suffering from […]
They’re certainly one of our favourite sweet snacks, but marsh mallow – or rather the nutrient filled root of the marsh mallow plant – is actually amazing for the skin. According to Byrdie, the roots of the marsh mallow plant contain a thick, gummy substance called mucilage. The mucilage is extracted from the root and […]
Dehydration can be quite serious. However if you have dehydrated skin – it can be a simple case of just managing correctly. Give dehydrated skin enough love and attention, and youp’ll be back to normal in no time. According to LiveStrong you should start by assessing your skin-care routine. Always use lukewarm water instead of […]
Not sure what’s causing red skin, blemishes and extra sensitivity? We look at some of the many causes behind skin that just flares up – seemingly for no apparent reason. You’re using too many exfoliating products. Moisturisers, scrubs, and astringent toners with glycolic acid are problematic. Overly vigorous exfoliation with these products can also traumatize […]
Finding a face cream that is light, easily absorbed and effective can be a hit and miss process. There are a lot of creams about, but your type of skin has very specific demands. It’s worth trying the range of creams available to see what works, but we’ve found one of our favourites, Dr. Hauschka […]
Have you found your go-to day cream yet? Millions of us spend time and money finding a day cream that is gentle enough to use regularly, affordable to buy again and again, and has the right blend of ingredients to do good things for the skin.
Sensitive skin needs the utmost care. Finding the list of allergens or irritants can be an ongoing work in progress, and diets and lifestyles may need to be altered.
If you’re entering the menopause, prepare yourself for some changes in your skin. Thanks to DermalInstitute for letting us in on what happens to our bodies as the years pass.
Bronzer should be your best friend. It can give you that fresh, glowing, post-holiday radiance that makes you look ultra healthy, ten years younger and about 10lb lighter.
If you live far away from the equator, you’ll be experiencing the first chills of a long, cold winter. We’ve made this season come alive however – a bit of hygge here, a bit of Christmas there, a splash of wooly tights and boots, a stylish winter coat…
We’re not afraid to admit we’re lip balm junkies. What started off as a Carmex addiction when we were younger has now developed into the liberal use of slightly upmarket products. To wean us off the Carmex, we started to use Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream and Dr. Hauschka Lip Balm.
When we travel, we want to travel light, but we hate skimping on our normal skincare routine. The sheer weight of some of our products, the liquids restrictions at airport security and suitcase size limits make this impractical.
If you’re looking for some skincare ingredients which will get your skin into gear this autumn, spare a few moments on the incredible skin benefits of lemongrass. Lemongrass according to LiveStrong is an herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It is characterized by tall striped leaves, jagged edges and a sharp, lemony scent. Lemongrass […]
As we’re in peak summer holiday season, we’re looking at how to look after skin while travelling. Travelling means leaving without our army of day to day skin care products to hand. Is this such a bad thing. We often look at holidays as a skin detox, minimal makeup, pared down routines, a break from […]
We always have a bronzer in our makeup bags. It’s there at any time to give us that much needed pick me up, turning our pallour into a more alert glow. Aside from giving a sexy golden brown look, bronzing your skin also has many benefits. It can conceal blemishes, unequal skin pigmentation, spider veins, […]
Looking after mature skin demands a slightly different tact to your previous skincare regime. While we spent our teens and twenties blithly disregarding our skin, other than to wash it and apply makeup, mature skin needs a lot more TLC. One of the biggest things you can do to keep your skin healthy is to […]
Glowing skin is the epitome of health and vitality. But it isn’t just a symptom of young skin, even as you mature, you can get a glowing complexion – it’s all about looking after yourself. Here are some handy tips (courtesy of WikiHow) to follow to achieve the dewy glow that screams “youth!” Drink up. […]
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