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Zombie Cells: Clearing away the undead for healthy ageing.
Zombie Cells. The Roaming Undead. Sounds a bit creepy. You’d be right to ask; what on earth am I talking about? Well, let me explain. These are cells no longer needed by the body; they’ve done their bit, and yet they linger, refuse to die, and disrupt the natural harmony within your body. You see, […]
A Simple Algorithm for a Complex System
When I first heard about The Environ Algorithm™, I couldn’t help but smile. It’s such a clever use of language — recognisable, relatable and immediately evocative of precision and personalisation. At the same time, it raised an eyebrow. Was this just marketing hype? Or was this an interesting approach to building a step-by-step skincare routine? […]
5 Beauty Myths
Dismantling old beliefs Over my many years in the beauty and skincare industry, I’ve heard my fair share of myths, misconceptions and — let’s be honest — plain old marketing hype. The strange thing about a beauty myth is how stubborn it can be. Even when evidence says otherwise, we often cling to what we’ve […]
Collagen banking? Stashing your collagen for later.
The idea of banking anything sounds appealing, doesn’t it? It’s all about having a reserve to draw from when needed and paying upfront instead of maxing out the credit card. Who doesn’t want to save up for a rainy day, a holiday, or that new outfit? Of course, we all do. But collagen banking? Can […]
Going to the Max with Spirulina Maxima!
He stood proudly in the arena, slowly turning towards the enthralled spectators and said: “My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius…” Who could forget that famous line, immortalised by Russell Crowe in the cinematic masterpiece Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott? Not into Gladiator movies or the rise and fall of the Roman Empire? You’re here for […]
Niacinamide: What Vitamin B3 Really Does for Your Skin
The no so quiet achiever in your bathroom cabinet. This article has been substantially reviewed and updated in 2026 to reflect current research and what we now know about using niacinamide. When I first wrote about niacinamide, it was hardly the ingredient on everyone’s lips. Vitamin C had sparkle. Retinol had status. Niacinamide quietly got […]
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Zombie Cells: Clearing away the undead for healthy ageing.
Zombie Cells. The Roaming Undead. Sounds a bit creepy. You’d be right to ask; what on earth am I talking about? Well, let me explain. These are cells no longer needed by the body; they’ve done their bit, and yet they linger, refuse to die, and disrupt the natural harmony within your body. You see, […]
A Simple Algorithm for a Complex System
When I first heard about The Environ Algorithm™, I couldn’t help but smile. It’s such a clever use of language — recognisable, relatable and immediately evocative of precision and personalisation. At the same time, it raised an eyebrow. Was this just marketing hype? Or was this an interesting approach to building a step-by-step skincare routine? […]
5 Beauty Myths
Dismantling old beliefs Over my many years in the beauty and skincare industry, I’ve heard my fair share of myths, misconceptions and — let’s be honest — plain old marketing hype. The strange thing about a beauty myth is how stubborn it can be. Even when evidence says otherwise, we often cling to what we’ve […]
Collagen banking? Stashing your collagen for later.
The idea of banking anything sounds appealing, doesn’t it? It’s all about having a reserve to draw from when needed and paying upfront instead of maxing out the credit card. Who doesn’t want to save up for a rainy day, a holiday, or that new outfit? Of course, we all do. But collagen banking? Can […]