Page 14 - The How-To's
May 11, 2017
When shopping for moisturisers you have probably come across those marketed for daytime use and those for nighttime but is there really a difference between them? Will a night-time moisturiser be less effective during the daytime? What will your skin look like come morningtime if you sleep wearing a daytime moisturiser? If you’ve ever found yourself wondering any of these questions then you have come to the right place.
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April 17, 2017
In a world where information is at our fingertips it’s easy to find answers but not always easy to know what to believe, so we’ve rounded up some common misconceptions to clear things up once and for all! Hopefully this puts your mind at rest and let us know if you hear any myths that you’d like solved.
Skin should ...
April 03, 2017
As windows of our soul the eyes are said to often communicate more than our mouths. If you are genuinely happy it is your eyes that will give this away when they light up. It is also the place that most people will focus when chatting with someone so it is worth giving the eye area as much consideration in your skincare routine as your cheeks, forehead, chin and neck (areas we hope people aren’t staring at).
The skin on your eyelids and around ...
March 03, 2017
There appears to be some mystery surrounding toners and after doing a quick poll the general consensus was while people felt that they should be using a toner they were unsure about their actual function and benefit. We’re here to clear up the confusion and we want to help you design the best regime for your skincare meaning each step of your routine should have a considered role and benefit for you. So far we looked at ...
February 01, 2017
If you ask the secret to great skin, cleansing will appear somewhere high on that list; it kicks off your routine and is one of the most important steps to achieving healthy, radiant skin. We know it’s tempting after a long day but skipping this step or using a face wipe is unlikely to be sufficient to ensure that your skin is clean enough to apply subsequent products. With so many different types of cleansing products on the market it may be confusing to know which to pick. The good news is ...
January 26, 2017
It is just as important to layer your skincare this season as it is to layer your clothing. A lot of people will look past this useful tip and feel that their current skincare routine is enough to protect them from the elements. For some this may well be the case but if you aren’t a creature of habit and the products you use are randomly applied, you could potentially be opening up your skin to damage from drops in temperature, indoor heating and other elements such as wind and rain. The ordering ...
January 15, 2017
When it comes to ageing we all naturally focus on the ever increasing number of lines that seem to appear on our forehead and around our mouth, or the crow’s feet that one day popped up around our eyes. However one of the first places to show signs of ageing is the neck yet it is frequently neglected. There’s no need to add any more worry lines, we’re here to make sure that your neck doesn’t give away your age.
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January 13, 2017
There’s lots of talk about serums but don’t worry if you are still confused about what they are and why you should use one, you’re definitely not alone. Serums can seem puzzling, they are moisturising but you still layer a moisturiser on top of them, they can help to tone skin but they are not a toner, they can be oily but aren’t a face oil. Skincare shouldn’t be a complicated area of your life (there’s enough of those already!) so we’re going back to basics ...