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How to care for sensitive eyes
The skin underneath the eyes is particularly delicate and the first to show the signs of aging. Likewise, it shows whatever might be going on in our lives, from insomnia to medical conditions. But what to do if the skin is sensitive too? How can you alleviate the discomfort of sensitive eyes? What kind of…
Ad hoc and extras – skincare products you don’t need (that are nice to have)
Take a stroll around your local Boots, Superdrug, or even Sainsbury’s, and you’ll find skincare aisles crammed with products. If you have your baseline routine down pat, you definitely don’t need ad hoc and extras. Whatever some brands might lead you to believe, your face won’t fall off if you don’t have a 10-step routine.…
Ingredient highlight – Jojoba oil
Jojoba oil (although technically not an oil) is an ingredient present in various skincare products. It is popular for a reason – it is a multi-tasker and well-tolerated by almost all skin types. What is Jojoba oil and its benefits for the skin? Should you include it in your routine? What is Jojoba oil? Even…
Hydration vs. moisture – what is the difference?
Hydration vs. moisture – it’s the same thing, no? It is easy to understand why many of us would think so. Stroll around your high street beauty store, and you’ll see pots and tubes with hydrating and moisturising slapped on them. Even though these terms are often used interchangeably by brands, they do not mean…
What is slugging?
Over the years, we have covered a few K-beauty trends. The recent one making the rounds is slugging. For a while, it was/is a favourite of Reddit forums, but now slugging is gaining traction after going viral on TikTok. Plenty of skincare trends from Pinterest and TikTok make us wince. These would include using apple…
How to beat winter skin
Any season is better than summer. But the fact remains, wintertime can exceptionally harsh on the skin. How should you treat winter skin? What are some of the common mistakes we make, and how to fix them? Skincare routine Cold air, wind, central heating that dries the bejesus out of the skin – all of…
Why You Need Ceramides in Your Skincare Routine
Ceramides are skin-identical ingredients. They are an essential part of our skin, and we all need them in our routines regardless of our skin type. What are ceramides? Ceramides comprise a vital component of the skin. Ceramides are natural lipids and they make up over 50% of the skin’s uppermost layer (also known as stratum…