Advice Clinic
How to Sanitise Your Skincare Routine
How many times per day do you wash your hands? We lost count. It took ages to refrain from touching our faces when out. We barely just got used to wearing a mask, and Zoflora and disinfectant are our daily companions. The “new normal” sucks, but it is what it is. Let’s take a look…
Splurge v Steal – When to Save and When to Splurge on Skincare
How does the old saying go? You get what you pay for. To that, we say, yes, sometimes. When should we save and when should we splurge on skincare products? It is all a matter of perspective. For some, Ł5 for a moisturiser is a splurge. So, it all depends on your budget. Our opinion…
How to Overhaul Your Skincare Routine
One thing we need to remember, it takes time for skincare products to work. After all, there aren’t many miracle products that will deliver results overnight. Patience is the key. That said, every so often our routines require an overhaul. Let’s take a look at some of the instances when your routine needs to change.…
Ishtar Skinlights Powerful Duos For Every Skin Concern
One of the more frequent questions we receive from our lovely customers, either via email or social media, is how to slot our products in their existing routines. We thought it would be helpful to put together a list of Ishtar products that target specific skin concerns. You can either pair them together or with…
Ishtar’s Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is here and it can be a stressful time for many. Nerves can be frayed what with family gatherings, big meals, and work holiday parties. But let’s focus on the positive, shall we? It is the ideal time to cosy up, binge on Netflix, catch up on your reading, and go for…
Broken Capillaries – Most Common Causes and How to Treat Them
What are capillaries? Capillaries are tiny blood vessels. They connect veins and arteries. When they get enlarged or dilated and because they sit just underneath the surface of the skin, at first glance they look like tiny red splotches. If you inspect them further, you will see they look like thin spidery lines. Typically, they…
What is Rosacea – Symptoms and Treatments
Do you suffer from rosacea? Skin conditions like rosacea might not be life-threatening, but that does not mean they do not affect your quality of life. It is a common condition and the exact causes are still largely unknown. The bad news is that there is no known cure and if left untreated, the symptoms…
How to Patch Test?
Do you patch test new skincare products? Or do you just slap on your new toner/serum/moisturizer and hope for the best? The impulse to try out new products is strong. We get it, we do. If your skin is non-reactive and tolerates new products well, we are officially jealous. Unfortunately, a couple of times when…