Welcome to our FACTS on SKIN page, where you should find everything you’d like to know, and more, about your skin interests and concerns. We believe passionately that knowledge empowers you to make intelligent choices about everything in your life, including what you put on your skin and how you live your life.READ MORE
Vitamin C Skincare Review
Vitamin C! Quite possibly the greatest of all vitamins in skincare. Why? Well, it brightens, repairs, protects and even outs the skin tone and texture, as well as stimulating collagen, making it great for fine lines and wrinkles. So if you’re not using a vitamin C serum, why not??!! Read this week’s vitamin C skincare review […]
Crow’s Feet
Crow’s feet and fine lines around the eye area are an inevitable sign of facial ageing that typically begin to form as tiny lines in a person’s mid-twenties. Over time, these fine lines begin to deepen into more pronounced wrinkles or folds that are visible even when a person is expressionless. Crow’s feet, technically called […]
PCA Skin Product Review
Formulating products that improve the health of your skin is a cornerstone of PCAskin. We’ve recently added their whole range to our website (we’ve had a few of our favourites available for years) so it’s high time we had a PCAskin product review. Their products are created to work together in customised regimens that deliver […]
Perioral Dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis is quite a common concern, especially in women, who seem to suffer it more than men. It presents as a red, rash-like irritation around the mouth and often around the nose and on the eyes, particularly the eyelids. If you have suffered this condition, then you might think that applying a topical steroid […]
Exfoliators Product Review
Exfoliation is an essential part of any skincare routine. By removing dead skin build-up, your skin will look and feel smoother, healthier and more even textured and is less likely to suffer from congestion, acne and enlarged pores. Weekly exfoliation is recommended, and depending on your skin, there is an exfoliator right for you. Sensitive […]
Pigmentation
Unwanted pigmentation can create an uneven look to your skin. Skin gets its colour from a substance called melanin, which is made by skin cells. When those skin cells are damaged or unhealthy, they can produce too much melanin. The melanin can clump, causing that area to appear darker. Pigmentation can appear for many reasons, […]
Vitamin A Product Review – Antiaging Skincare
Vitamin A (or retinol/retinal) is one of the greatest skin care vitamins for fighting signs of premature ageing, such as fine lines and wrinkles, loss of elasticity and skin tone and texture. It achieves this by speeding up cellular turnover, meaning that you are making newer cells faster, leaving you with clearer, brighter, healthier-looking skin. […]
Skin Functions and Ageing
The skin is the body’s largest organ, made of water, protein, fats and minerals. Your skin protects your body from germs and regulates body temperature. Nerves in the skin help you feel sensations like hot and cold. Why are we giving you this anatomy lesson? When you’re choosing your skincare, the best place to start […]
Internal Health Product Review
More recently, the direct link between gut health and skin conditions has become more widely known. This is great news as skin concerns like acne, rosacea and eczema can be treated with more success. This is precisely why we stock a range of supplements that complement your skin care and make you feel a lot […]
Tween Skin
Children indeed seem to be maturing earlier than generations before. Many girls are experiencing their first period as early as 10 or 11, and this can bring about not only mood changes but also changes in their skin. We’re exploring tween skin, giving you some insights into what skincare and lifestyle issues you should look […]