Men don’t need to bother with a skincare routine, right? Wrong. Men tend to have oilier skin, tend to sweat more and have less of a, how do we say, fixation with their complexion than women – meaning there tends to be more risk of blemishes, dryness, breakouts and infection from shaving cuts or ingrowing […]
Moisturising is important, and so is how to do it correctly. Here’s some tips from Grandparents.com on how to do it right. 1. WASH IN LUKEWARM WATER Hot showers and baths always feel good in the winter, but when you can, particularly when just washing your face or hands, choose lukewarm water to avoid stripping […]
Suffering from dry skin? While this is a year-round condition, cold weather can definitely exacerbate it. Here are some tips from Vogue on how to get your skin in the best possible shape: Prep Your Home The drier the air, the drier the skin. To maximize the amount of water in the air, experts recommend […]
It’s not easy pinpointing exactly what causes dryness or dehydration since so many variables are at play. Refinery29 argues that some people with dry skin, especially more serious conditions like eczema and psoriasis, can blame genetics. But where you live and other seemingly innocent activities — say, if you crank up the thermostat at home […]
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, […]
We’re conscious that our skin is changing as we get older, but how do we know to care for it in its ever-changing nature? While our skin didn’t come with a manual, there are certain practices you can carry out daily that mean a little bit more TLC is applied as we age. Some suggestions from […]
Intense moisturising – we all need it from time to time. Even those with oily skin will benefit from a shot of skin hydration on top of their usual skincare regime (which should always include moisturisers by the way!) According to Bustle, in order to keep your skin healthy and slow signs of aging, you want […]
It turns out a night cream carries out a totally different role to day cream. Night creams are formulated to carry out a whole host of jobs while you sleep which is why it’s so important to invest in a night cream AS WELL as a day cream. One night cream which is consistently on […]
As we get older, we have to think on our feet as our skin changes, and our skincare regimen has to adapt. So how should we look after our skin as we age? Huffington Post has some excellent advice regarding strengthening, protecting and hydrating. Why is it important to care for mature skin? It’s important […]
One of the many tips told to us the other day was regards anti-ageing. Don’t try to look younger, we were told, which at first might seem redundant. Surely the whole point of slowing down Mother Nature was to look younger? The point they were getting at was to look and feel good, be healthy […]
Back in January, London’s air-pollution levels surpassed those recorded in Beijing, resulting in the Mayor Sadiq Khan issuing the capital’s highest-ever air pollution alert. Since then, sales of anti-pollution prestige skincare in the UK reported an increase of 30% in six-months, according to global information company The NPD Group. Why? A study carried out recently has […]
Wondering why you need day cream? This particular cream acts differently to something like night cream, in that it preps the skin for the onslaught of an average day. The conditions your skin faces during the day are pretty different to when you are sleeping. According to Live More, in the daylight we need to […]
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 […]
Aloe vera is one of our favourite natural products. And according to The Derm Review, effective at fighting other types of skin care issues, such as dryness and wrinkles. Aloe vera moisturizer is a viable choice for those who do not want to use products that contain synthetic chemicals, as aloe vera comes from a natural […]
If you’re worried about the signs of ageing appearing on your skin, the easiest skincare ingredient you can use is hyaluronic acid. And according to Aleteia, when it comes to skincare, cosmetic technology has certainly made great strides and laboratories now offer incredible solutions that can keep your skin looking and feeling good. One ingredient […]
We often bang on about how important it is to moisturise, moisturise, moisturise. Skin needs constant feeding from the inside and out – but what happens when you don’t moisturise? GoodHouseKeeping tells us the effects of not nourishing your skin. 1. You could develop more wrinkles. That’s right: Leaving moisturizer out of your routine today […]
Do you moisturise your décolleté or chest? If not, why not? And why is it so important? Here are the reasons, from Cosmo, why you should pay special attention to this area… 1. The décolletage is often one of the first places to show signs of ageing The majority of sun damage is done in […]
We know it’s on the horizon – that stage when our skin stops losing its plump-ness an begins to head south. It happens to everyone, and you’ll begin to notice it around the eyes or jowls first. But why does it happen, and is there any way of stopping it? Skin that has lost its […]
In the 21st century, there’s myriad ways to get skin to appear younger. After all, as skin begins to sag and wrinkle, who doesn’t want to recapture their youthful glow? Some treatments are used widely in show-business, and while initial treatments look effective, subsequent use can create a pillowy or stretched look. We’re not going […]
In these modern times, it’s fairly easy to suffer from inflamed skin. From air pollution, chemicals in household products, allergies and stress, there’s a lot for your skin to contend with and when the skin is damaged, it becomes inflamed and irritated. This can lead to further damage, as you start to scratch or rub somewhere. […]
We’ve all been told to get our beauty sleep, and while we may feel miles better after a decent kip compared to a sleepless night, does it actually affect our skin? The answer is a big fat yes – and there’s a lot of science to back it up. Here’s six big reasons from Skyridge […]
If you want healthy, glowing skin, the best place to start is with a healthy lifestyle and an excellent skin care routine. Nutritious food and adequate sleep are the building blocks for healthy skin. However, there is one often-overlooked factor in skin care that might be affecting the health of your skin—pollution. According to A […]
Are you a moisturising nut or do you keep it at arm’s length? Some skin feels like it can live without moisturiser, but the bottom line is that skin needs nourishment. According to Better Shea Butter, moisturisers help to nourish and improve your skin in a number of ways. Replaces some of the oils your […]
Whether you have oily or combination skin, problem skin or sensitive skin – you need to moisturise. It’s easy to forget that your skin is an organ and what you eat and drink can affect it. In the summer months, we need to work a little harder to keep our bodies and skin hydrated, as […]
If you’re travelling this year, and are worried about the interruption in your normal skincare routine, then help is at hand. We’ve got advice from Marie Claire who have got the best travelling skincare tips. 1. Drink lots of water It’s no secret that H20 is the key to a hydrated, clear complexion. But if […]
Angry, hot itchy skin can be difficult to live with. What do you do with skin that seems to have a mind of its own? One of our favourite experts, Mind Body and Green, shows us some really easy tips to avoid the usual problems. 1. Skip foaming cleansers with detergents and disruptive preservatives. Typically, […]
Vitamin A is an essential ingredient for the skin. Many skin products are packed with it, and to refresh our memories, we’ve got some great reasons delivered to us via Live Strong. Vitamin A Cream for Acne The original purpose of vitamin A cream was to fight acne and it is still an effective treatment. […]
If you’re not moisturising yet, then what are you waiting for? It doesn’t matter what type of skin – combination, oily, acne, sensitive – you always need to moisturise. And here, thanks to Burke William Spa, are some reasons why you should reach for the jar of nutrient-giving cream. Moisturising reduces the chances of skin […]
If you’re eliminating fat from your diet, think again. Experts now agree that the thing you should be reducing is carbohydrates – fats, at least good fats, are essential and benefit your body, even keeping you fuller for longer. According to WebMD, Essential Fatty Acids, or EFAs can be real skin care powerhouses. Research suggests […]
It’s one of life’s misfortunes, the minute that we get a better grip of who we are, how we work and what makes us ticks, Mother Nature slowly starts to wither our appearance. Thinner skin, loss of elasticity, wrinkles and fine lines, more skin discolouration and general wear and tear catch up with us – […]
