5 Gentle Ways to Exfoliate Sensitive Facial Skin

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]wo years have passed since the UK Government enforced a ban on the use of microbeads in rinse-off cosmetics. With these harmful plastic orbs eradicated to protect our oceans, seas and sea life – the most sought-after types of skin exfoliants are those composed of natural materials: sugar being the most common replacement to microbeads. 

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. 

What Exactly Is Lymphatic Drainage & Is It Worth The Hype?

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]n case you missed it, lymphatic drainage is all the rave in the skincare world right now.  

You know all those pretty pink face rollers and gua sha tools that you’re seeing all over your Instagram feed? Yep, they’re for lymphatic drainage and everyone from Eva Chen to your favourite influencer are singing its praises. 

Affordable Skincare for Your Collection

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps]t Cohorted, we’re all about luxury beauty and premium products, but sometimes you can’t help snapping up an inexpensive and reliable item from the drugstore. 

As a student, I loved delving into the affordable skincare world and managed to pick up a few staple products for my collection. I can safely say that I will continue buying these in the post graduate working world! 

The Benefits of Tamanu Oil

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]here seems to be new trending ingredients popping-up in skincare all the time; some are natural, some are manmade. Though something which unifies them in similarity is the common focus on aiming to improve the appearance of skin which has either aged or been damaged by both environmental and physical external factors.  

Within the last 3 years or so, the K-beauty market has begun to rekindle the appreciation of homegrown ingredients native to Korea itself or South Asia in general. This involves resurfacing ancient natural remedies, which are indeed trustworthy and safe for use; this of course excludes herbal remedies or some aspects of Hanbang (Korean Traditional Medicine/Therapy), which have since been debunked of being beneficial.

How To Prepare Your Skin For Summer

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]J[/eltd_dropcaps]ust as you change your wardrobe when the seasons change, to keep your skin in the best condition possible you should also change up your skincare routine also.  

In the winter, we add lots of heavy moisturisers and thicker products to create a protective barrier on our skin against the cold weather. It’s important to keep our skin hydrated whilst we battle with indoor heaters, which dry out the skin.  

In summer, the skin doesn’t need thick heavy products as much, but actually the opposite. Here are 7 ways to change up your skincare routine and prep your skin for summer… 

4 Things Every Skincare Lover Needs To Do During Lockdown

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]’m sure this lockdown period is bringing out the Marie Kondo in all of us – reorganising your skincare shelf is probably one of the first things you sorted through to pass the time. Today’s post will touch on reorganising but in a more practical way, which is going to benefit you in the long term as opposed to just wavering some minutes by. Hopefully, this will further encourage you to keep-up such habits once this time has surpassed. 

How To Keep your Skin Fresh

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]t’s a well-known fact that clear skin is elusive, troublesome and takes a lot of work. Whether you’re administering a time-consuming skincare ritual every morning and night or you’re covering any awkward spots with concealer and makeup, there’s no easy solution to having a fresh face. However, there’s a few things you can do to try and help clear up the underlying issues that cause spots and acne. Check out some of our fresh skin remedies and implement some long-term strategies to keep yourself glowing.

CBD in Beauty

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]L[/eltd_dropcaps]et’s talk about cannabis… in your daily beauty routine! There has been a lot of buzz lately about legalising CBD – short for cannabidiol – for medicinal use, with an assortment of oils popping up in the UK’s wellness market. However, CBD has infiltrated the beauty industry too, lacing its way into our skincare, body care and even make-up. 

Self-Isolation Skincare Routine for Dry Skin

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]B[/eltd_dropcaps]eing in this period of self-isolation is a blessing in disguise for your skin. Not leaving the house means you can let your skin breathe and give it a break from your usual everyday makeup routine. 

Due to the level of uncertainty we have around what is happening in the world currently, it can cause a lot of stress, which can often be shown through your skin. Amongst the chaos, it is important to still carry out a daily skincare routine, to help keep yourself in a routine and give your skin some TLC.  

I have dry, sensitive skin and this routine works wonders for me. If you’re looking for products to target these problem areas, then keep on reading for my recommendations…