Category: Skincare

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Beauty Advent Calendars 2020

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]B[/eltd_dropcaps]eauty advent calendars are the perfect Christmas treat and a great way to discover new brands. Most beauty advents calendars include their best, most premium products and almost always at a fraction of the cost, and some advent calendars contain products worth way more than the retail price of the calendar as a whole.

5 Common Skincare Misconceptions

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]O[/eltd_dropcaps]ver the years whilst being in the beauty industry as a Beauty Therapist, I have heard a lot of skincare myths that a lot of people genuinely think are true (I was one of them before!). Since I started being around skincare daily, I have found that a lot of these myths are not true and are just misconceptions.

In this post, I’ll be sharing with you 5 common skincare misconceptions that I’ve learnt over the years, which are handy for anyone to know!  

Ingredients That You Need to Incorporate in Your Skincare Regime

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]F[/eltd_dropcaps]ollowing a skincare routine is extremely important, especially now that the colder months are approaching. It doesn’t really matter what skin type you have, there are certain key ingredients you absolutely need to incorporate into your regime. They will be beneficial to your skin in the long run, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now. 

Not only will they make your skin look flawless, but they will also improve the texture of your skin and ultimately reduce signs of ageing. Some of these ingredients will be more beneficial to some skin types than others but nevertheless, they are all amazing to use on a regular basis. 

Minimising Adult Breakouts

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]ome people manage to leave breakouts behind in their teens and others, well, we never seem to shake them. Whilst they are completely normal, spots are not what’s hot this summer and what happens when breakouts are increased by wearing masks?

It’s an essential we never saw coming, but with them now a requirement, here’s how to minimise breakouts: 

Create The Perfect Skincare Routine

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]he benefits of a good skincare routine are endless. Whether you have dry, oily, sensitive or combination skin, a regular routine can completely transform your skin, whilst using only a few key products.  

Your Must-Have Skincare Ingredients

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]kincare can be very confusing, there are so many different products out on the shelves with different ingredients of scientific names and it can be hard to know which ones are good for your skin and which ones to avoid. Working in the beauty industry as a beauty therapist, I have learnt over the years which skincare ingredients are most beneficial to your skin and now it’s time to share them. 

Artemisia: What is it and why is it used in skincare?

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps]rtemisia Vulgaris, otherwise known as Mugwort, took the Korean skincare industry by storm in 2018 and throughout last year. However, the sudden surge in popularity wasn’t just a come and go trend, and is now considered to be a staple ingredient in the skincare routines of those with sensitive, oily and acne-prone skin types. 

5 Sustainable Skincare Brands You Need to Know About

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]here’s no denying the damaging effects the beauty industry has on the environment – think plastic packaging filling up landfills, deforestation led by a quest for ingredients such as palm oil and harsh chemicals in products that, washed down the drains, ultimately destroy ocean life. With a steady stream of eye-opening facts and figures and a growing demand from consumers for products that are nicer to nature, beauty has had something of a makeover in recent years. As big names join the revolution (L’Oréal has pledged to be fully sustainable by 2030), opting for a fully eco-kind skincare routine is now more achievable than ever before.  

But, before we dive into the brands to be applauding and investing in, what exactly is sustainable beauty and what should we be championing? In simple terms, look out for environmentally friendly formulas that avoid harmful chemicals, have biodegradable or reusable packaging and formulated with natural ingredients from renewable sources and ethical production processes that respect the ecosystem. Armed with this checklist, here’s our guide to five clean, cruelty-free brands that promise nourished, healthy skin without harming the planet…