Roberta Striga
How to Treat Your Skin in Menopause
Hormonal changes affect our skin. It is blatantly apparent when we are teenagers. But menopause is no picnic either. It can bring about increased dryness, sensitivity, and, in some cases, even acne. Give your skin some comfort and tackle the changes head-on with some simple tips and tricks. Menopause and the skin changes Menopause officially…
Ingredient Highlight – Mugworth
A true measure of a skincare nerd is the level of excitement they experience once they find an ingredient that their skin loves. Some ingredients have been around for ages, and we all need them in our routines (retinol comes to mind). Others, like vitamin E, might have fallen off the radar. But that doesn’t…
How do an at-home facial
These are strange, stressful days. If we are lucky enough to be able to work from home, we aren’t going anywhere for at least a few more weeks. It’s understandable wanting to keep busy, it’s our default mode. It is another matter altogether how productive we are. But, now more than ever, it’s important to…
Ingredient Highlight – Azelaic Acid
Ask any skincare nerd about their favourite ingredient and be prepared to listen about the virtues of retinol/vitamin C/AHAs and what a difference it made to their skin (we are guilty of that, too). But if you have blemish-prone sensitive skin or suffer from rosacea, it can be difficult to find that one ingredient that…
Ingredient highlight – Licorice Root extract
Hyperpigmentation can be difficult to treat. No matter the source of the problem (sun damage, hormones, or squeezing spots), it takes time and patience to see the results. But conventional treatments prescribed by dermatologist (like Hydroquinone) can sensitise the skin. A natural alternative is licorice root extract. What is licorice root extract? Glycyrrhiza glabra is…
Ingredient Highlight – Ellagic Acid
One of the ingredients that popped up on our radar recently is Ellagic acid. What is Ellagic acid, and what are its benefits for the skin? Is it an ingredient you should get excited about? What is Ellagic acid? Ellagic acid is a polyphenol with antioxidant benefits. The main sources of Ellagic acid include berries…
Ingredient highlight – Glycosaminoglycans
Do you read the inci list on skincare products? We’ll admit it – it’s one of our favourite things when browsing our local Boots/Superdrug/Savers. The inci list is a great place to start, but how the product is formulated matters, too. That said, some skincare ingredients are easier to identify and pronounce than others. One…
How to pick the best antioxidant for your skin type
Talk to any skincare nerd or a skincare expert, and they’ll tell you – you need antioxidants. As a group of ingredients, they are effective and have plenty of benefits for the skin. The thing is, it can get confusing when faced with a variety of choices. What are antioxidants, and how do they benefit…