Collagen is an essential protein that keeps our skin firm, smooth, and youthful-looking. However, as we age, collagen production naturally decreases, leading to the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. While we cannot stop the ageing process, we can adopt certain habits that help prevent collagen loss and maintain the health and beauty of our skin. In this blog post, we will explore six habits that can contribute to collagen preservation and promote youthful skin.  1. Protect Your Skin from the Sun: Excessive sun exposure is one of the primary causes of collagen breakdow ..read more

In our quest for flawless and healthy skin, we often associate skin sensitivity with product ingredients. However, did you know that skin sensitivity can also be a result of suppressed emotions such as anger, irritation, frustration, and stress? In this blog post, we'll delve into the lesser-known factors that contribute to skin sensitivity, shedding light on the mind-skin connection. Understanding the Mind-Skin Connection Skin sensitivity is not solely dependent on external factors like product ingredients; it can also be influenced by internal factors related to our emotional well-being. Re ..read more

If cleansing your skin means a quick scrub in the shower or perhaps just swiping your skin with a wipe this article is for you ? Read on to discover why cleansers are the cornerstone of every great skin care regime, no matter what your age, your skin or condition.  Let’s start at the beginning…why is cleansing so important? Every day your skin is exposed to grime, bacteria, impurities, makeup, sweat and environmental aggressors. Along with that, your skin sheds millions of cells every day. Whilst most of these fall off, many of these collect on the skin. These dead skin cells c ..read more

Remember in your 20’s when you could get 2 hours sleep and still look like you just got back from holiday. You could take a make-up free selfie and look fabulous and it seemed like all you had to do was clean your face and you were good to go.  Then suddenly, you are in your 30’s and you start noticing the little changes to your skin. Is that a wrinkle…? What’s the patch of dryness? And oh my word, is that sun damage?  Yes, chances are it is!  Hormones, pregnancy, sun, diet, the environment, and just…life play a significant role on your skin’s health and your 30s are when you re ..read more

Stress, we all feel it in some form or other. A little stress can be good, think of that last sweaty run, felt good afterwards, right? That’s because our body’s response to threat with a release of adrenaline and cortisol, it doesn’t know if we’re running from a lion or running off that choc-chip-muffin but gives us an energising, mood boost either way. Problems arise when a little stress turns into chronic, all day long stress. Struggling with skin issues? Here are just a few of the ways chronic stress and anxiety affect you and your skin: When stress hormone levels are high for too long, t ..read more

Everywhere you look, the secret power of activated charcoal is being sung from the rooftops. Walk down the aisle of your local pharmacy and activated charcoal products vie for your attention, ranging from scrubs and shampoos to face masks and even toothpaste. Worthy of all the fuss? Or just another skincare fad? Anything that has been around the block as many times as activated charcoal – and we’re talking centuries here - is usually a good indicator that there are benefits to be had. What is Activated Charcoal? If you’re anything like me, thoughts of activated charcoal and skincare conjure u ..read more

Battling with eczema is a struggle that millions of us go through every day. Eczema is derived from the Greek word meaning ‘to boil over’, a name that does justice to just how angry, inflamed and itchy your skin feels during flare-ups. There’s no outright cure for eczema but by putting into place a healthy skincare regime, inevitable flare-ups will be less often and less severe. Triggers Here’s where things can get frustrating, it can be a long process of trial and error before rooting out your eczema triggers. Are you stressed? Depressed? Anxious? Is it humid? Hot? Windy? Cold? Have you got ..read more

Absolutely worthy of a spot in an already crowded skincare regime, exfoliating packs a whole lot of punch for minimal effort. Want to get more from your serums, eye creams and moisturisers? Are you after smoother, clearer more vibrant skin? I’m expecting a lot of ‘Yeses’ here and obvious rhetorical questions aside, exfoliating delivers on these benefits and more. Often overlooked or overdone, the right amount of exfoliating is a powerful tool for healthy, happy skin. Let’s jump into the why’s, how’s and when’s of exfoliating. Benefits Vibrant, Glowing Skin As we age the speed at which our ski ..read more

The struggle with breakouts can be a real confidence-knocker, carrying over to other areas of your life. It may seem silly but doing something as simple as clearing up your skin can make such a positive impact. Achieving blemish-free skin is made up of many different factors, in part one of this guide, Eating for Clear Skin, we dive into which foods help/hinder you on clearing up those pesky spots. Your skincare routine is another cornerstone to clear skin, let’s cover some acne-fighting basics and take your results up a level. Before starting a new routine or revamping your current one, take ..read more

Can you clear your skin with just a change up in your diet? How about putting all your focus into the perfect skincare routine, will that clear things up? Putting either approach into practice by itself is a short-sighted way to fix your skin, however, the real magic happens when we combine the two. Getting the right foods into your body, keeping the wrong foods out, while consistently crushing your skincare game will have a huge say in the happiness and clarity of your skin. Part 1 – Eating for Clear Skin Let's tackle the food side of the equation. When it comes to clearing breakouts, there ..read more