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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…
5 skincare ingredients to stimulate collagen production
Skin aging is a complicated process. How our skin behaves as we get older is down to intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Intrinsic factors are internal and include our genetics, metabolism, and hormone processes. Extrinsic factors are external and are primarily down to our lifestyle (daily exposure to pollution, how much sun we are getting, etc.).…
What are skin-replenishing ingredients?
For healthy, bouncy, plump skin, your skincare routine needs skin-replenishing ingredients. The good news is chances are you probably already have a few products in your lineup that fit the bill. What are skin-replenishing ingredients? How do they benefit the skin? What do skin-replenishing ingredients do? As their name suggests, they replenish the skin. They…
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…
Ingredient highlight – amino acids
Amino acids might not be on your skincare radar. However, due to their nature, they are critical for our skin health. What are amino acids, and how do they benefit the skin? Should you include them in your routine? What are amino acids? Considered the building blocks in our bodies, amino acids are imperative for…
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…
Ingredient Highlight – Polyglutamic acid
Hyaluronic acid is a popular ingredient for a reason. This powerful and well-tolerated humectant is suitable for all skin types. Likewise, it is a widely available ingredient that can be found in skincare products at any price point. But another humectant on the market is generating a lot of buzz – Polyglutamic acid. What is…
Skincare ingredients that go well together
A skincare noob or a skincare nerd, when it comes to mixing and layering our skincare products, we all must exercise some caution. Sure, it’s fun to slap the latest It product with wild abandonment thinking it’ll solve all your skin woes. But some ingredients work well when mixed together, while others don’t. Skincare ingredients…