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TikTok Skincare Trends: Going beyond all the hype.
Three TikTok skincare trends that have dominated the lives of beauty mavens and skincare enthusiasts worldwide in varying degrees of hysteria are skin slugging, skin cycling and, in 2023, skin flooding. Are these trends new to skincare professionals? No, not really; in one way or another, they’ve been recommending versions of all three. You may […]
How to become a Super Ager?
Katherine Hepburn once famously said. Life is hard; after all, it kills you. She went on to live to the ripe old age of 96. Living by her own rules, she is considered one of the most influential women of the 20th Century. She was a fascinating woman who paddled her own canoe, and despite […]
3 ways to exfoliate without ruining your skin.
You’ve probably been told skin exfoliation is an essential aspect of an effective skincare routine. Armed with this knowledge, you diligently attempt to exfoliate dead cells from the surface of your skin, hoping to refine and refresh your skin or vanquish whatever skin concern you’re currently unhappy about. But you may not realise things can […]
4 reasons why you’ve got blotchy pigmentation.
You might worryingly ponder why you have blotchy pigmentation aka hyperpigmentation. Of course, you may reflect on time spent outside in the sun over your lifetime without a broad-spectrum sunscreen. But before you beat yourself up over it, not all hyperpigmentation is directly caused by the sun. And, if you wish to treat it successfully, […]
What is Hyaluronic acid and is it really worth all the hype?
Ah, yes, the rise and rise of another miracle ingredient. This time it’s hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid has been trending for quite some time, and if you believe the hype, your skincare routine would be incomplete without it. It seems I’m in disagreement with every brand on the planet. It’s not the most critical product […]
Menopause hair loss prevention and treatments.
According to the North American Menopause Society, 40 and 50 per cent of women experience hair loss during menopause. While there are some possible causes for this hair loss, one of the most common is related to the hormonal changes that come with menopause. If you’re experiencing hair loss during menopause, here’s what you need […]
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Beyond Sunscreen: Protecting Your Skin from the Sun
In pursuing healthy and resilient skin, we often prioritise broad-spectrum sunscreens to shield ourselves from the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. However, if you’ve ever wondered why hyperpigmentation and other sun-induced damage seem resistant to sun protection alone, there is another silent assailant: far-infrared (IR) heat. While our sunscreen is a trusty ally, it’s […]
Caffeinated Skincare for Dark Circles. Fact or Fiction?
You might like to take a seat with a rich, dark and robust caffeinated coffee for this one. The Promise of Caffeinated Skincare A famous influencer recently caught my attention as she busily influenced everyone watching her Instagram post to try/buy a concealer that was not only the answer to all your under-eye imperfections but […]
Is glowy, dewy, glassy skin achievable?
The prospect of glowy, dewy, glassy skin is so alluring, but let’s pause and reflect on what it means to have skin that shimmers, sheens and bounces off the (filtered) Instagram post that may be portraying it as an achievable skincare standard. The Ultimate Skincare Ideal? Glowy, dewy, glassy skin – a vision of skin […]
Confessions of an occasional beauty addict.
I started my career as a beauty therapist in the 80s when beauty salons were all frilly curtains, walls a pale hue of apricot, and usually located close enough to the high street to remain accessible but still impossible to find. As a budding young, soon-to-be beauty therapist, it wasn’t long before I came to […]