sensitive skin
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…
How to switch your skincare routine for autumn
The days are getting shorter and colder (thank heavens!), it is time to get cosy. It is also time to switch up your skincare routine to adjust to the change of season. What are some of the most common skin concerns during this transitional period? The change in temperature and the central heating on can…
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…
Sensitive vs sensitised skin – how to tell the difference between the two
Redness, itching, flushing, blotchiness, flaking. When your skin reacts, it’s never fun and can be uncomfortable. Sometimes we can be quick to self diagnose and decide we have sensitive skin. But is that the case? Or is our skin merely sensitised? On the surface, the two can look the same. What is the difference between…
How to care for sensitive acne-prone skin
Skin is rarely just one thing (as we keep repeating over and over again). One of the trickier propositions is treating sensitive skin prone to breakouts and acne. It is vital to keep the skin in balance and keep it calm. But, you want products that are effective in treating breakouts. And some products developed…
How to determine your skin type
If you look at the majority of products available on the high street, you’ll see they are labelled as being suitable for a specific skin type. Skin is rarely just one thing. It can be combination and sensitive. Or oily and dehydrated. But, to treat the skin effectively, we need to start at the beginning…
Ingredient Highlight – Beta Glucan
Beta Glucan is an ingredient that started cropping on the radar of late. Understandably so, since it has plenty of skin benefits. What is Beta Glucan, and do you need it in your skincare routine? What is Beta Glucan? Beta Glucan is a polysaccharide (a sugar molecule). The primary source of Beta Glucan are oats,…
How to Soothe Redness
In the day and age of Instagram filters, it is easy to assume the majority of people have perfectly even skin. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Chances are most of us experience varying levels of blotchiness, irritation, sensitivity, and redness. It bears repeating – if you suspect your redness might be caused by…